Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of personality tests. From free quizzes to pricy corporate assessments, they unpack why we’re so obsessed with labeling ourselves and whether it’s actually helping. Are these tools guiding self-growth, or just giving us something to blame?

Main Topics

00:00 Introduction to Personality Types

01:18 Running The Numbers Segment

04:44 Criticisms and Limitations of Personality Tests

09:50 Personality Tests in the Workplace

19:58 Personality Profiles and Horoscopes

20:48 Myers-Briggs and 16 Personalities

23:08 Dating and Personality Compatibility

24:36 Validity of Personality Tests

28:07 Brand Archetype Quizzes

33:04 20 Cents Segment

References for Statistics

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/all-things-work/assessing-personalities

Co-Hosts

Lizzy Marie, CAIA, is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok

Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Credits

► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga

► Artwork by Lizzy Marie

► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”

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