Maxim Gorky (ISTJ)

For the Maxim Gorky sociotype (ISTJ), the world is a set of rules, laws, hierarchies, and regularities — logical connections and systems covering all areas of existence. Every phenomenon, person, or object is assigned a place within an appropriate system. Everything that does not fit the ideally functioning system is rejected as unnecessary. Easily fits into structures with clear rules, dislikes unjustified violations, and respects hierarchy.

The main task of Maxim is to do everything possible to support a system considered important — patiently explaining rules, controlling their fulfillment, applying pressure and force when broken, and removing those who threaten stability. Knows how to maintain self-control, endure hardship, and force self to do what is uninteresting but necessary.

In communication does not go beyond accepted norms; with outsiders is correct, polite, and patient. In familiar surroundings may be cheerful and sociable. With close people this sociotype may be stern and prone to moral lectures.

Unpredictability and uncertainty frighten Maxim. Dislikes ambiguous multi-option situations, endless consideration of alternatives, and numerous possibilities. Listens to forecasts and prophecies.

Sensitive and easily hurt, but carefully hides it. Yields before emotional pressure such as crying, loud accusations, or whims. To release tension needs emotional recharging. Likes talented artistic people who know how to ignite emotions.

Dislikes unpunctual people and prefers a measured pace of life. Likes clearly defined deadlines, which mobilize effort.

Maxim is thrifty and economical, dislikes unnecessary labor costs. May meticulously control the activities of other people.

Neat and capable with hands. Likes simple healthy food. Provides self and loved ones with comfort at a sufficient level, without excess.

1. Consistent adherent. Maxim Gorky (ISTJ) knows how to sensibly and accurately choose the best available system or doctrine and, with uncompromising persistence bordering on stubbornness, fight for its implementation. Categorically rejects everything that cannot fit into it. Brings the system to an ideal state. Very reliable in carrying it out — even if the system itself is inconsistency. Talleyrand, for example, managed to maintain the desired position under the Bourbons, the Commune, the Directory, Napoleon, and again the Bourbons, dying in wealth and luxury to which he aspired.

2. Sober realist. Never falls into despair or illusions, remaining consistently even-tempered, calm, and logical. Personally not inclined to fantasies and dislikes wishful thinking in others.

3. Researcher. Inclined to deep study of narrow problems. Carefully establishes their links with previously learned material. Knows how to listen to an interlocutor. Often capable of hearing two speakers at once. Maxim Gorky has a high norm for solitude. Reads little, reflects much — this is a favorite state. Knowledge is always brought to practical application. To those lacking similar thoroughness, actions may seem paradoxical and unpredictable. Sees an exit where others do not.

4. Mixture of delicacy and adventurism. Quite reserved and secretive. Dislikes being the center of attention. In communication tactful and unobtrusive. Yet still needs listeners. Through determination in implementing a personal system, draws people in. If seeing something clearly while others do not, may become aggressive. Stubborn and uncompromising (Martin Luther). As a leader, this personality type tends to tighten discipline. Tactful and perceptive with people, yet treats them as instruments. Personal likes and dislikes do not distract; results matter. Ethics are subordinated to logic (Stalin). Cannot tolerate others touching personal belongings — a deep offense. Finds aggressive people hard to bear, though does not enter disputes with them.

5. Stoic. Enduring and undemanding, Maxim Gorky does not waste time on comfort. Prefers to hide sensations such as hunger, fatigue, pain, or fear. A sick child does not moan so as not to disturb the mother.

6. Close ones. Does not hide attractions, sometimes even seeming to demonstrate them deliberately. Never overlooks an unnoticed or unappreciated face of the opposite sex. Judges others’ feelings only by outward signs: how they look or speak to the partner. Therefore may relatively easily mistake the desire to be loved for the partner’s true feeling. Knows this, and therefore is distrustful and suspicious.