Achilles Function Block of FP Types (Te-Ti)

They react painfully when others try to rationalize their life, argue with them, or impose rules.

They require help and support with technology, step-by-step procedures, and determining the correct sequence of actions (i.e., how to begin).

Te: Distress caused by negative evaluation or criticism of their work.
Ti: Distress caused by confrontations or attempts to clarify relationships with management or authorities.

SEI example

After discussing possible options and selecting a suitable one, it is vital to explain exactly where to start.

The Achilles block is a problematic block. It is scary to act here. The SEI thinks: "This is unrealistic, I don't know how to do this."

Here, you need to need to lead the person "by the hand." Provide a specific, step-by-step action plan detailing what needs to be done, where to go, and how to proceed. E.g.: "Go to this website, click this button, look at this vacancy. "This addresses the SEI's fear of the first step.

IEEs and Ti/Te block

While IEEs may "devour" vast amounts of information (activating Te), this absorption yields no practical benefit if it is disorganized and not correlated with the conscious structuring provided by the Ti aspect.

Ti is not just sound reasoning; it is the framework and system of coordinates that processes information via established connections, defines objective societal relationships, and determines what is essential (distinguishing the important from the trivial).

Te sees facts as facts (general knowledge, technical competence).
Ti sees what a fact fundamentally represents as a component of a larger, established system.

Consequently, if the IEE's knowledge is not organically integrated into this system, they may "stare blankly" when asked a question, failing to grasp what is required, or provide irrelevant information.

Their Ti is responsible for extracting the main thought/idea and comparing it with the specific task at hand.

The transition from "IEE - the rambler" to "IEE - the expert" (from quantity to quality) is achieved by balancing Te and Ti in their worldview. To be heard, the IEE must make the preliminary effort to align:

Who they are speaking to.
What they are saying.
Why they are saying it (the intended goal).
How their topic relates to the listener's interests.