The Way You Make a Fist May Explain Your Entire Personality

It’s not hard to see why things like horoscopes and personality quizzes have stayed so popular for all these years. At some point or another, all of us are seized by that singular question: who am I, really? It’s the kind of question that sends people running for church, school, and everything in between. And during our most sleepless nights, we still toss and turn, hoping there might be an easier way to figure out what kind of person we are.

As it turns out, it only takes half a second to get the answers you’ve spent a lifetime searching for. That’s because the fist personality test is about as easy as it gets: all you have to do is make a fist and see what your hand says about you.

Ready to get started and finally learn these secrets about yourself? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know!

First fist type: thumb, meet world

As you can tell from the illustrations, the first fist type is pretty similar to the second one below. The key is to pay close attention to where the thumb is while you are making the fist. In this case, the thumb points outward like it can’t wait to introduce itself to the world.

If this is how you make a fist, what does it say about your personality? Good news: this is the fist of a born leader. You’re the kind of person that everyone looks to for leadership and guidance, even when you might secretly be unsure of what to do next. Because of this “fake it ‘till you make it” swagger, you are someone who tends to be successful because there are no challenges that you can’t overcome.

One reason that leadership comes naturally to you is that you have a high IQ, which means you can offer advice that others can’t. You’re not all brains, though…people come to you for guidance because you are a great listener who hates to see others getting hurt. You’re a friend and a social butterfly, and everyone always loves to see you flapping their way.

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Second fist type: thumb, keep it all together

When you make a fist, does it look like your thumb is trying to keep the other fingers in line? In that case, you are someone who is very creative. You also have a high sense of self-esteem and for good reason: after all, your friends, family, and colleagues generally think you have a magnetic personality and naturally command an entire room when you speak. 

The combination of high self-esteem and public adoration comes with an interesting side effect: you’re pretty much the center of attention wherever you go. Chances are that you like it this way, as it gives you a chance to show off how clever and creative you are. People love you for your honesty and individuality, but both of these have the potential to get you in trouble from time to time.

Being honest all the time sometimes means telling people what they don’t want to hear, and that might land you in occasional hot water. But that’s okay: you’re independent enough to enjoy your own company if your bluntness drives anyone away. Speaking of driving away, you may be known for how deeply you care about the people around you, but you won’t hesitate to cut someone out of your life altogether if they decide to betray you.

Third fist type: thumb, go away

There’s exactly one more kind of fist you can make, and it’s the kind where your thumb is hidden altogether, ensconced inside your other fingers. This is a bit symbolic because, deep down, you’re a little like that thumb…an introvert, someone who is happy to just chill in their house the same way that the thumb is happy to chill inside your grasp. It’s not that you try to avoid people altogether, but rather that you are selective and only want to hang out with people that you vibe with or feel a major connection with.

There are, ironically enough, certain social advantages to being an introvert. For example, you are a great listener with a great degree of empathy, which is why people love talking to you and getting advice. You are also highly compassionate, so it’s hard not to go out of your way to help people who need it. That doesn’t mean you’re helping everyone, though…generally speaking, you get annoyed by people who are loud and egotistical, and you won’t hesitate to put someone in their place if they offend you.

While some people may think you are shy, others understand that your reserve hides some real passion and creative talent. You are attentive and have a great eye for detail. Compared to others, you’re just very selective about who to invite into your circle and how much bandwidth you have for the needs (not to mention the drama) of others.

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