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Entertainer
Personality
ESFP-A / ESFP-T

Introduction
Live for each second without hesitation.
ELTON JOHN
If anyone is to be found spontaneously breaking into song and dance, it is people with
the ESFP personality type (Entertainers). They get caught up in the excitement of the
moment and want everyone else to feel that way too. No other type is as generous with
their time and energy when it comes to encouraging others, and no other type does it
with such irresistible style.
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Living with Passion

ESFP personalities are inclined toward putting on a show for others and generally
appear to be very comfortable in the spotlight. However, it is not their love for being the
center of attention that drives this sense of confidence but their knack for sensing
what’s appropriate in certain situations. They have an uncanny ability to mirror the
behaviors of those around them.
ESFPs truly enjoy the simplest things, and there’s no greater joy for them than just
having fun with a good group of friends. People with this personality type would almost
always choose to be with friends over spending time alone. With their unique and
earthy wit, they love soaking up attention and making every get-together feel a bit like
a party.
It’s not just talk either – ESFPs tend to have the strongest aesthetic sense of any
personality type. From grooming and outfits to a well-appointed home, they have an
eye for fashion. Knowing what’s attractive the moment they see it, they aren’t afraid to
change their surroundings to reflect their personal style. This type is naturally curious,
exploring new designs and styles with ease.
Though it may not always seem like it, these personalities know that it’s not all about
them – they are observant and very sensitive to others’ emotions. Often the first to help
someone talk out a challenging problem, ESFPs happily provide emotional support and
practical advice. However, if the problem is about them, they are more likely to avoid a
conflict altogether than to address it head-on. This personality type usually loves a little
drama and passion, but not so much when they are the focus of the criticisms it can
bring.
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A Spontaneous Spirit
The biggest challenge they face is that they are often so focused on immediate
pleasures that they neglect the duties and responsibilities that make those luxuries
possible. Complex analyses, repetitive tasks, and matching statistics to real
consequences are not easy activities for people with the ESFP personality type. They’d
rather rely on spontaneous opportunities or simply ask for help from their extensive
circle of friends. It is important for ESFPs to challenge themselves to keep track of
long-term things like their retirement plans or sugar intake – there won’t always be
someone else around who can help to keep an eye on these things.
ESFPs recognize value and quality, which on its own is a fine trait. In combination with
their tendency to be poor planners, though, this can cause them to live beyond their
means, and credit cards are especially dangerous. More focused on leaping at
opportunities than in planning out long-term goals, they may find that their
inattentiveness has made some activities unaffordable.
There’s nothing that makes ESFPs feel quite as unhappy as realizing that they are
boxed in by circumstance, unable to join their friends.
ESFPs are welcome wherever there’s a need for laughter, playfulness, and a volunteer
to try something new and fun – and there’s no greater joy for these personalities than to
bring everyone else along for the ride. They can chat for hours, sometimes about
anything but the topic they meant to talk about, and they share their loved ones’
emotions through good times and bad. If they can just remember to keep their ducks in
a row, they’ll always be ready to dive into all the new and exciting things that the world
has to offer, friends in tow.

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Entertainers You May Know

Elton John Marilyn Monroe

Jamie Oliver Adele

Jamie Foxx Steve Irwin

Miley Cyrus Adam Levine

Dandelion Ygritte
(The Witcher series) (Game of Thrones)
Penny Captain Marvel
(The Big Bang Theory) (Captain Marvel)
Angela Montenegro Peregrin Took
(Bones) (The Lord of the Rings)
Gob Bluth Lindsay Bluth Fünke
(Arrested Development) (Arrested Development)
Jack Dawson
(Titanic)

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