intj 16personalities out of the spotlight

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INTJ 16personalities “Out

of the spotlight”INTJ PERSONALITY “T!E AR"!ITE"T”#

It’s lonely at the top, and being one of the rarest and most strategically capable

personality types, INTJs know this all too well. INTJs form just two percent of the

population, and women of this personality type are especially rare, forming just

0.! of the population " it is often a challenge for them to #nd like$mindedindi%iduals who are able to keep up with their relentless intellectualism and chess$

like maneu%ering. &eople with the INTJ personality type are imaginati%e yet decisi%e,

ambitious yet pri%ate, ama'ingly curious, but they do not s(uander their energy.

Nothing "an Stop the Right

Attitu$e %ro& A'hie(ing Its

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)ith a natural thirst for knowledge that shows itself early in life, INTJs are often

gi%en the title of *bookworm+ as children. )hile this may be intended as an insult

by their peers, they more than likely identify with it and are e%en proud of it, greatly

enjoying their broad and deep body of knowledge. INTJs enjoy sharing what they

know as well, con#dent in their mastery of their chosen subjects, but owing to their

Intuiti%e N- and Judging J- traits, they prefer to design and eecute a brilliant plan


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within their #eld rather than share opinions on *uninteresting+ distractions like

gossip.

*/ou are not entitled to your opinion. /ou are entitled to yourinformed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.+

arlan 1llison

2 parado to most obser%ers, INTJs are able to li%e by glaring contradictions that

nonetheless make perfect sense " at least from a purely rational perspecti%e. 3or

eample, INTJs are simultaneously the most starry$eyed idealists and the bitterest of

cynics, a seemingly impossible con4ict. 5ut this is because INTJ types tend to

belie%e that with e6ort, intelligence and consideration, nothing is impossible, while

at the same time they belie%e that people are too la'y, short$sighted or self$ser%ing

to actually achie%e those fantastic results. /et that cynical %iew of reality is unlikely

to stop an interested INTJ from achie%ing a result they belie%e to be rele%ant.

In *atters Of Prin'iple+ Stan$

Li,e a Ro', INTJs radiate self$con#dence and an aura of mystery, and their insightful

obser%ations, original ideas and formidable logic enable them to push change

through with sheer willpower and force of personality. 2t times it will seem that

INTJs are bent on deconstructing and rebuilding e%ery idea and system they come

into contact with, employing a sense of perfectionism and e%en morality to this

work. 2nyone who doesn’t ha%e the talent to keep up with INTJs’ processes, or

worse yet, doesn’t see the point of them, is likely to immediately and permanentlylose their respect.

7ules, limitations and traditions are anathema to the INTJpersonality type " e%erything should be open to (uestioning andree%aluation, and if they see a way, INTJs will often act unilaterallyto enact their technically superior, sometimes insensiti%e, andalmost always unorthodo methods and ideas.

This isn’t to be misunderstood as impulsi%eness " INTJs will stri%e to remain rational

no matter how attracti%e the end goal may be, and e%ery idea, whether generated

internally or soaked in from the outside world, must pass the ruthless and e%er$present *Is this going to work8+ #lter. This mechanism is applied at all times, to all

things and all people, and this is often where INTJ personality types run into trouble.


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One Re-e'ts *ore .hen

Tra(eling AloneINTJs are brilliant and con#dent in bodies of knowledge they ha%e taken the time tounderstand, but unfortunately the social contract is unlikely to be one of those

subjects. )hite lies and small talk are hard enough as it is for a type that cra%es

truth and depth, but INTJs may go so far as to see many social con%entions as

downright stupid. Ironically, it is often best for them to remain where they are

comfortable " out of the spotlight " where the natural con#dence pre%alent in INTJs

as they work with the familiar can ser%e as its own beacon, attracting people,

romantically or otherwise, of similar temperament and interests.

INTJs are de#ned by their tendency to mo%e through life as though it were a giant

chess board, pieces constantly shifting with consideration and intelligence, always

assessing new tactics, strategies and contingency plans, constantly

outmaneu%ering their peers in order to maintain control of a situation whilemaimi'ing their freedom to mo%e about. This isn’t meant to suggest that INTJs act

without conscience, but to many 3eeling 3- types, INTJs’ distaste for acting on

emotion can make it seem that way, and it eplains why many #ctional %illains and

misunderstood heroes- are modeled on this personality type.

%a&ous INTJs9ladimir &utin

&aul :rugman

7udy ;iuliani

amantha &ower

?ance 2rmstrong

7ichard ;ere

2rnold >chwar'enegger

Thomas Je6erson

John 3. :ennedy

)oodrow )ilson

2ugustus =aesar

annibal


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%i'tional INTJs*)alter )hite+ *eisenberg+- from 5reaking 5ad

*;andalf the ;rey+ from The ?ord of the 7ings

*:atniss 1%erdeen+ from The unger ;ames

*annibal+ and *=larice >tarling+ from >ilence of the ?ambs

*&rofessor @oriarty,+ >herlock olmes’ enemy

*;regory ouse+ from ouse @.


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• !ar$24or,ing an$ $eter&ine$ " If something pi(ues their interest, INTJs

can be astonishingly dedicated to their work, putting in long hours and

intense e6ort to see an idea through. INTJs are incredibly eBcient, and if

tasks meet the criteria of furthering a goal, they will #nd a way to consolidate

and accomplish those tasks. owe%er, this dri%e for eBciency can also lead

to a sort of elaborate la'iness, wherein INTJs #nd ways to bypass seemingredundancies which donAt seem to re(uire a great deal of thought " this can

be risky, as sometimes double$checking oneAs work is the standard for a

reason.

• Open2&in$e$ " 2ll this rationalism leads to a %ery intellectually recepti%e

personality type, as INTJs stay open to new ideas, supported by logic, e%en if

and sometimes especially if- they pro%e INTJsA pre%ious conceptions wrong.

)hen presented with unfamiliar territory, such as alternate lifestyles, INTJs

tend to apply their recepti%eness and independence, and a%ersion to rules

and traditions, to these new ideas as well, resulting in fairly liberal social

senses.

• Ja',s2of2all2Tra$es " INTJsA open$mindedness, determination, independence,

con#dence and strategic abilities create indi%iduals who are capable of doing

anything they set their minds to. 1celling at analy'ing anything life throws

their way, INTJs are able to re%erse$engineer the underlying methodology of

most any system and apply the concepts that are eposed where%er needed.

INTJs tend to ha%e their pick of professions, from IT architects to political

masterminds.

INTJ .ea,nesses•

Arrogant " INTJs are perfectly capable of carrying their con#dence too far,falsely belie%ing that theyA%e resol%ed all the pertinent issues of a matter and

closing themsel%es o6 to the opinions of those they belie%e to be

intellectually inferior. =ombined with their irre%erence for social con%entions,

INTJs can be brutally insensiti%e in making their opinions of others all too

clear.

• Ju$g&ental " INTJs tend to ha%e complete con#dence in their thought

process, because rational arguments are almost by de#nition correct " at

least in theory. In practice, emotional considerations and history are hugely

in4uential, and a weak point for INTJs is that they brand these factors and

those who embrace them as illogical, dismissing them and considering their

proponents to be stuck in some baser mode of thought, making it all butimpossible to be heard.

• O(erl5 anal5ti'al " 2 recurring theme with INTJs is their analytical prowess,

but this strength can fall painfully short where logic doesnAt rule " such as

with human relationships. )hen their critical minds and sometimes neurotic

le%el of perfectionism often the case with Turbulent INTJs- are applied to


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other people, all but the steadiest of friends will likely need to make some

distance, too often permanently.

• Loathe highl5 stru'ture$ en(iron&ents " 5lindly following precedents

and rules without understanding them is distasteful to INTJs, and they disdain

e%en more authority #gures who blindly uphold those laws and rules without

understanding their intent. 2nyone who prefers the status (uo for its ownsake, or who %alues stability and safety o%er self$determination, is likely to

clash with INTJ personality types. )hether itAs the law of the land or simple

social con%ention, this a%ersion applies e(ually, often making life more

diBcult than it needs to be.

• "lueless in ro&an'e " This antipathy to rules and tendency to o%er$analy'e

and be judgmental, e%en arrogant, all adds up to a personality type that is

often clueless in dating. a%ing a new relationship last long enough for INTJs

to apply the full force of their analysis on their potential partnerAs thought

processes and beha%iors can be challenging. Trying harder in the ways that

INTJs know best can only make things worse, and itAs unfortunately commonfor them to simply gi%e up the search. Ironically, this is when theyAre at their

best, and most likely to attract a partner.

INTJ PERSONALITY AN/ E*OTIONS

INTJs are de#ned by their con#dence, logic, and eceptional decision$making, but allof this hides a turbulent underbelly " their emotions. The %ery notion of emotional

epression is synonymous with irrationality and weakness to many INTJs, a display

of poor self$go%ernance and 4eeting opinion that can hardly stand up to the

enduring light of factual truth.

This mistrust of emotions is understandable, as 3eeling 3- is themost weakly de%eloped trait for INTJs " like any comple tool,skilled hands can use it to remarkable e6ect, while untrainedhands make clumsy and dangerous work.

&eople with the INTJ personality type take pride in remaining rational and logical atall times, considering honesty and straightforward information to be paramount to

euphemisms and platitudes in almost all circumstances. In many ways though,

these (ualities of coolness and detachment arenAt the weapons of truth that they

appear to be, but are instead shields designed to protect the inner emotions that

INTJs feel. In fact, because their emotions are such an underde%eloped tool, INTJs

often feel them more strongly than many o%ertly emotional types because they

simply ha%enAt learned how to control them e6ecti%ely.


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There Is Not a Truth Eisting

.hi'h I %ear This is a challenging paradigm for INTJs to manage, especially younger and more Turbulent types who are already less con#dent than they would like to appear.

These feelings are contrary to INTJsA idea of themsel%es as paragons of logic and

knowledge, and they may go so far as to claim they ha%e no emotions at all. This

does not mean that people with the INTJ personality type should be seen as, nor

should they aspire to be, cold$blooded and insensiti%e geniuses li%ing by the mantra

that emotions are for the weak. INTJs must understand that this isnAt the case, and

isnAt e%er going to be.

@ore mature and 2sserti%e INTJs #nd more useful ways to manage their feelings.

)hile they will ne%er be comfortable with a truly public display of emotions, INTJs

can learn to use them, to channel them alongside their logic to help them achie%e

their goals. )hile seemingly contradictory, this can be done in se%eral ways.

3irstly, INTJs are goal$oriented, with long$term ideas founded on sound logic. )hen

something does cause an emotional reaction, good or bad, that energy can be used

to further those goals, aiding rational and pre$determined plans. >econdly, emotions

are #gurati%e canaries in the coal mine, indicating that something is o6 e%en

though logic canAt see it yet. These feelings can help INTJs to use their logic to ask

(uestions they may not ha%e thought to ask. CThis is upsetting. )hy8 )hat can be

done to resol%e it8C


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uestion .ith 7ol$nessIn this way, emotions are not INTJsA way of addressing a decision, but rather an

indication that a decision needs to be addressed. INTJ personalitiesA Thinking T-

trait acts as a protecti%e big brother to their 3eeling 3- trait " seeing that something

has upset the less able sibling, it steps in to take action, letting logic do the talkingand resol%ing the condition rather than complaining about its conse(uences.

There comes a time though, when logic is simply the wrong tool for the job, when

there just isnAt a rational solution to a problem, and it is in these situations that

INTJs must use their 3eeling 3- trait most clearly. INTJs would do well to practice this

from time to time, or at least be aware of it, because howe%er they may try, it is

impossible to truly separate emotion from the decision$making process. The fact is

that INTJs do feel, and deeply, and this makes them better, not worse.

INTJ RELATIONS!IPSIn romance, people with the INTJ personality type approach things the way they dowith most situationsD they compose a series of calculated actions with a predicted

and desirable end goal " a healthy long$term relationship. 7ather than falling head

o%er heels in a whirlwind of passion and romance, INTJs identify potential partners

who meet a certain range of pre$determined criteria, break the dating process down

into a series of measurable milestones, then proceed to eecute the plan with

clinical precision.

In a purely rational world, this is a fool$proof methodology " but in reality, it ignores

signi#cant details that INTJs are likely to dismiss prematurely, such as human

nature. INTJs are brilliantly intellectual, de%eloping a world in their heads that ismore perfect than reality. &eople entering this world need to #t this fantasy, and it

can be incredibly diBcult for INTJs to #nd someone up to the task. Needless to say,

#nding a compatible partner is the most signi#cant challenge most INTJs will face in

life.

Politeness Is Arti3'ial )oo$

!u&or>entiment, tradition, and emotion are INTJsA 2chilles eel. >ocial standards like

chi%alry are %iewed by INTJs as silly, e%en demeaning. The problem is, these

standards ha%e de%eloped as a means of smoothing introductions and de%eloping

rapport, of managing epectations, the basis of personal relationships. INTJsA

propensity for frank honesty in word and action tends to %iolate this social contract,

making dating especially diBcult for them.


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2s they mature, INTJs will come to recogni'e these factors as rele%ant, incorporating

pace and emotional a%ailability into their plans. 5ut the meantime can be

dangerous, especially for more Turbulent INTJs " if they are shot down too many

times they may come to the conclusion that e%eryone else is simply too irrational,

or simply beneath them intellectually. If cynicism takes hold, INTJs may end up

falling into the trap of intentionally displaying intellectual arrogance, makingsolitude their choice rather than happenstance.

Al4a5s Re&ain "ool The positi%e side of INTJsA *gi%ing up+ is that they are most attracti%e when they

arenAt trying to be attracti%e, working in a familiar en%ironment where their

con#dence and intelligence can be seen in action. 2llowing others to come to them

is often INTJsA best strategy, and if they percei%e a potential to the relationship, they

will spare no e6ort in de%eloping and maintaining stability and long$term

satisfaction.

2s their relationships de%elop, INTJsA partners will #nd an imaginati%e and

enthusiastic companion, who will share their world and at the same time grant a

huge degree of independence and trust. )hile INTJs may ne%er be fully comfortable

epressing their feelings, and may spend more time theori'ing about intimacy than

engaging in it, they can always be relied upon to think out a mutually bene#cial

solution to any situation.

INTJs seek strong, deep relationships, and trust their knowledgeand logic to ensure that their partner is satis#ed, both intellectuallyand physically.

5ut when it comes to emotional satisfaction, INTJs are simply out of their element.

Not e%ery partner has the sort of fun INTJs do in addressing con4icts and emotional

needs as pu''les to be analy'ed and sol%ed. >ometimes emotions need to be

epressed for their own sake, and putting e%ery outburst under the microscope isnAt

always helpful. If this becomes habit, or INTJs think it may, they are capable of

simply ending the relationship, rather than dragging things out.


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Truth an$ *oralit5INTJs are bewilderingly deep and intelligent people, bringing stability and insight

into their romantic relationships. They pri'e honest, open communication, and all

factors of the relationship are open to discussion and change, but this must be

reciprocated. INTJs do what they think is right, and sometimes that comes across ascold " itAs important to know that INTJs donAt make these decisions lightly. They

spend a tremendous amount of time and energy trying to understand why and how

things go wrong, especially if theyA%e de%oted themsel%es to the relationship, and

they certainly hurt deeply when things fall apart.

The challenge is #nding partners who share those same %alues " though Intuiti%e

N- types are uncommon, they may be a must for many INTJs, as sharing this trait

creates an immediate sense of mutual belonging. a%ing one or two balancing

traits, such as 1tra%ersion 1-, 3eeling 3-, or &rospecting &- can help to keep a

relationship dynamic and growth$oriented by keeping INTJs in%ol%ed with other

people, in touch with their emotions, and open to alternate potentials.

INTJ %RIEN/S&eople with the INTJ personality type tend to ha%e more success in de%eloping

friendships than they do with romantic relationships, but they none$the$less su6er

from many of the same setbacks, substituting rational processes for emotional

a%ailability. This intellectual distance tends to go both ways, making INTJs

notoriously diBcult to read and get to know, and making INTJs not want to bother

reading anyone they think isnAt on their le%el. E%ercoming these hurdles is often all

but impossible without the sort of instant connection made possible by sharing the

Intuiti%e N- trait.

No Person .ill "o&plain for

.ant of Ti&e .ho Ne(er Loses

An5INTJs tend to ha%e set opinions about what works, what doesnAt, what theyAre

looking for, and what theyAre not. These discriminating tastes can come across as

arrogant, but INTJs would simply argue that itAs a basic #ltering mechanism thatallows them to direct their attentions where they will do the most good. The fact is

that in friendship, INTJs are looking for more of an intellectual soul mate than

anything else, and those that arenAt prepared for that kind of relationship are simply

boring. INTJs need to share ideas " a self$feeding circle of gossip about mutual

friends is no kind of social life for them.


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INTJs will keep up with just a few good friends, eschewing largercircles of ac(uaintances in fa%or of depth and (uality.

3urther, ha%ing more than just a few friends would compromise INTJsA sense of

independence and self$suBciency " they gladly gi%e up social %alidation to ensure

this freedom. INTJs embrace this idea e%en with those who do #t into their socialconstruct, re(uiring little attention or maintenance to remain on good terms, and

encouraging that same independence in their friends.

)hen it comes to emotional support, INTJs are far from being a bastion of comfort.

They acti%ely suppress their own emotions with shields of rationality and logic, and

epect their friends to do the same. )hen emotionally charged situations do come

about, INTJs may literally ha%e no clue how to handle them appropriately, a glaring

contrast from their usual capacity for decisi%e self$direction and composure.

7ut %rien$ship Is Pre'ious)hen they are in their comfort 'one though, among people they know and respect,INTJs ha%e no trouble relaing and enjoying themsel%es. Their sarcasm and dark

humor are not for the faint of heart, nor for those who struggle to read between the

lines, but they make for fantastic story$telling among those who can keep up. This

more or less limits their pool of friends to fellow 2nalysts NT- and - typesA preference for more straightforward communication

often simply lea%es both parties frustrated.

ItAs not easy to become good friends with INTJs. 7ather than traditional rules of

social conduct or shared routine, INTJs ha%e eacting epectations for intellectual

prowess, uncompromising honesty and a mutual desire to grow and learn as

so%ereign indi%iduals. INTJs are gifted, bright and de%elopment$oriented, and epect

and encourage their friends to share this attitude. 2nyone falling short of this will be

labeled a bore " anyone meeting these epectations will appreciate them of their

own accord, forming a powerful and stimulating friendship that will stand the test of

time.


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INTJ PARENTS&arenting, like so many other person$to$person relationships, is a signi#cant

challenge for INTJs. 5eing so hea%ily in%ested in rational thought, logic, and

analy'ing cause and e6ect, INTJs are often unprepared for dealing with someonewho hasnAt de%eloped these same abilities who they canAt simply walk away from.

?uckily, INTJs are uni(uely capable of committing to a long$term project, especially

one as meaningful as parenthood, with all the intellectual %igor they can muster.

I !ope Our .is$o& .ill )ro4

.ith Our Po4er8883irst and foremost, INTJ parents will likely ne%er be able to deli%er the sort of

warmth and coddling that stereotypes say they should. INTJs are rational,

perfectionistic, often insensiti%e, and certainly not prone to o%ert displays of physical a6ection " it will take a clear and conscious e6ort on their part to curb and

adapt these (ualities to their childrenAs needs, especially in the younger years. If

they ha%e an especially sensiti%e child, INTJs risk inad%ertently trampling those

sensiti%ities or coming across as cold and uncaring.

1%en less sensiti%e children will need emotional support from time to time,

especially as they approach adolescence " INTJs, e%en more so than other 2nalyst

NT- types, struggle to manage their own emotions in a healthy way, let alone

othersA. 2s a result, INTJs tend to a%oid *unproducti%e+ emotional support, instead

taking a solutions$based approach to resol%ing issues. This is where INTJs are

strongest " assessing a dilemma to #nd the underlying cause and de%eloping a planto sol%e the problem at its source.

INTJ parents donAt just tell their children what to do, though " theyprompt them, make them use their own minds so they arri%e at thesame conclusions, or better ones still.

INTJs also recogni'e that life is often the best teacher, and they will tend to be fairly

liberal, allowing their children to ha%e their own ad%entures and make their own

decisions, further de%eloping these critical thinking skills. This isnAt to say that INTJs

parents are lenient " far from it " rather, they epect their children to use their

freedom responsibly, and often enough the weight of this epectation alone is

enough to lay out understood ground rules. )hen they need to though, INTJ parents

will communicate openly and honestly with their children, belie%ing that knowing

the truth is better than not knowing, or worse yet, simply being wrong.


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888An$ Tea'h 9s That the Less

.e 9se Our Po4er+ the )reater

It .ill 7eIf their children are recepti%e to this approach, INTJ parents will #nd themsel%es

respected and trusted. INTJs are ecellent communicators when they want to be,

and will frame problems as opportunities for personal growth, helping their children

to establish their own brand of rational thinking and independent problem$sol%ing

skills to be applied to more and more comple situations as they grow, building their

con#dence as they make their own way. INTJsA ultimate goal as a parent is to ensure

that their children are prepared to deal with whate%er life throws their way.

2ll this is the eertion of INTJsA core philosophy of intelligent self$direction, and in

this way they try to mold their children in their own image, working to createcapable adults who can go on to use their own minds, sol%e their own problems, and

help their own children in the same way when the time comes. INTJs understand

that this canAt happen if they shield their children from e%ery source of ill and harm,

but belie%e that if they gi%e their children the right tools, they wonAt ha%e to.

INTJ "AREERS&rofessional competence is often the area in which INTJs shine most brilliantly. Their

capacity for digesting diBcult and comple theories and principles and con%erting

them into clear and actionable ideas and strategies is unmatched by any other type.

INTJs are able to #lter out the noise of a situation, identifying the core thread thatneeds to be pulled in order to unra%el othersA messes so that they can be rewo%en

into something at once beautifully intricate and stunningly simple in its function.

The real challenge for INTJs is that in order for their inno%ati%e and to less insightful

indi%iduals, seemingly counter$intuiti%e- ideas to be heard, they need to ha%e a

friendly ear to bend, and de%eloping an amiable rapport with authority #gures is not

eactly in INTJsA list of core strengths. In their early careers, INTJs will often ha%e to

su6er through menial tasks and repeated rejections as they de%elop their abilities

into a skillset that speaks for itself.

INTJs will often #nd ways to automate routine and mind$numbingtasks, and as they progress, their natural con#dence, dedication,and creati%e intelligence will open the doors to the increasedcompleity and freedom they cra%e.


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.here:s *5 /ra4ing 7oar$;INTJs tend to prefer to work alone, or at most in small groups, where they can

maimi'e their creati%ity and focus without repeated interruptions from (uestioning

colleagues and meetings$happy super%isors. 3or this reason INTJs are unlikely to be

found in strictly administrati%e roles or anything that re(uires constant dialogue andhea%y teamwork. 7ather, INTJs prefer more Clone wolfC positions as mechanical or

software engineers, lawyers or freelance consultants, only accepting competent

leadership that helps in these goals, and rejecting the authority of those who hold

them back.

Their independent attitude and tireless demand for competence mean that INTJs

absolutely loathe those who get ahead by seemingly less meritocratic means like

social prowess and political connections. INTJs ha%e eceptionally high standards,

and if they %iew a colleague or super%isor as incompetent or ine6ecti%e, respect will

be lost instantly and permanently. INTJs %alue personal initiati%e, determination,

insight and dedication, and belie%e that e%eryone should complete their work to the

highest possible standards " if a schmoo'ing shill bree'es through without carrying

their own weight, they may #nd INTJsA in%enti%eness and determination used in a

whole new capacity as the winds turn against them.

Ti&i$ *en Prefer the "al&2s their careers progress further and their reputation grows, so will the compleity

of INTJsA tasks and projects. INTJs demand progress and e%olution, new challenges

and theories, and they often accomplish this by pushing into more acti%e strategic

positions. )hile they donAt care for the spotlight, INTJs do enjoy controlling their

ideas, and will often epand into low$pro#le but in4uential roles as projectmanagers, system engineers, marketing strategists, systems analysts, and military

strategists.

5ut really, INTJsA %ision, creati%ity, and competence in eecuting their plans make

them %iable in just about any career that re(uires them to think about what theyAre

doing. )hile some careers, such as low$le%el sales and human resources, clearly do

not play to their strengths, INTJs are able to build a niche into just about any

institution, including their own, that they put their minds to.

INTJ IN T!E.OR0PLA"E2bo%e all else, INTJs want to be able to tackle intellectually interesting work with

minimal outside interference, no more, no less. Time$consuming management

techni(ues like trust$building getaways, progress meetings, and drawn$out,

sandwiched criticisms are only going to annoy INTJs " all they need, be they


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subordinate, colleague, or manager, is to meet their goals with the highest standard

of technical ecellence and to be surrounded by, if anyone at all, people who share

those %alues.

En paper this makes them appear to be eemplary employees, and in many ways

they are, but there are many types, especially those with a combination of the

Ebser%ant >- and 3eeling 3- traits, who will #nd a work or any other- relationshipwith INTJs etremely challenging. INTJs ha%e a fairly strict code of conduct when it

comes to their work, and if they see coworkers %aluing social acti%ities and Cgood

enoughC workmanship o%er absolute ecellence, it will be a turbulent en%ironment.

3or this reason, INTJs tend to prefer to work in tight, like$minded groups " a group of

one, if necessary.

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INTJ *anagers Though they may be surprised to hear it, INTJs make natural leaders, and this shows

in their management style. INTJs %alue inno%ation and e6ecti%eness more than just

about any other (uality, and they will gladly cast aside hierarchy, protocol and e%en

their own beliefs if they are presented with rational arguments about why thingsshould change. INTJs promote freedom and 4eibility in the workplace, preferring to

engage their subordinates as e(uals, respecting and rewarding initiati%e and

adopting an attitude of Cto the best mind go the responsibilitiesC, directing strategy

while more capable hands manage the day$to$day tactics.

5ut this sort of freedom isnAt just granted, itAs re(uired " those who are accustomed

to just being told what to do, who are unable to direct themsel%es and challenge

eisting notions, will ha%e a hard time meeting INTJsA etremely high standards.

1Bciency and results are king to INTJs, and beha%iors that undermine these

conditions are (uashed mercilessly. If subordinates try to compensate for their

weakness in these areas by trying to build a social relationship with their INTJ

managers, on their heads be it " oBce gossip and schmoo'ing are not the way into

INTJsA hearts " only bold competence will do.

"ON"L9SION3ew personality types are as mysterious and contro%ersial as INTJs. &ossessing

intellect and strategic thinking that allow them to o%ercome many challenging

obstacles, INTJs ha%e the ability to both de%elop and implement a plan for

e%erything, including their own personal growth.

/et INTJs can be easily tripped up in areas where careful and rational thinking ismore of a liability than an asset. )hether it is #nding or keeping- a partner, making

friends, reaching da''ling heights on the career ladder or adapting to the

unpredictable, INTJs need to put in a conscious e6ort to de%elop their weaker traits

and additional skills.

)hat you ha%e read so far is just an introduction into the comple concept that is

the INTJ personality type. /ou may ha%e muttered to yourself, Cwow, this is so

accurate itAs a little creepyC or C#nally, someone understands meFC /ou may ha%e

e%en asked Chow do they know more about me than the people IAm closest to8C

This is not a trick. /ou felt understood because you were. )eA%e studied how INTJs

think and what they need to reach their full potential. 2nd no, we did not spy on you" many of the challenges youA%e faced and will face in the future ha%e been

o%ercome by other INTJs. /ou simply need to learn how they succeeded.

5ut in order to do that, you need to ha%e a plan, a personal roadmap. The best car

in the world will not take you to the right place if you do not know where you want

to go. )e ha%e told you how INTJs tend to beha%e in certain circumstances and

what their key strengths and weaknesses are. Now we need to go much deeper into

your personality type and answer Cwhy8C, Chow8C and Cwhat if8C


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This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. 2re you ready to learn

why INTJs act in the way they do8 )hat moti%ates and inspires you8 )hat you are

afraid of and what you secretly dream about8 ow you can unlock your true,

eceptional potential8

Eur premium pro#les pro%ide a roadmap towards a happier, more successful, and

more %ersatile /EGF They are not for e%eryone though " you need to be willing andable to challenge yourself, to go beyond the ob%ious, to imagine and follow your

own path instead of just going with the 4ow. If you want to take the reins into your

own hands, we are here to help you.

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