A bit about this site.

This site includes contributions from members of INTJ Forum and is open to all INTJs and people who want to learn about the INTJ personality type. The articles on this site are a mix of topics that come up frequently on the forum and topics about INTJs we don’t see on other sites. It is meant to be a useful resource dedicated to the INTJ personality type. Feedback is welcome.

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INTJ Personality Theory Comparison

Jung’s original work on Psychological type was adapted into several other personality theories. These theories are often blurred together in internet discussions although they are different. This article assumes you are already generally familiar with the various Jungian personality theories (MBTI/Keirsey/Socionics) so I’m focusing on clarifying the differences between theories rather than providing an explanation of how each theory works.

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INTJ vs INTP

November 5, 2011

INTJs and INTPs are both inwardly focused abstract thinkers. This results in the two types having many overlapping interests and behaviors. However, if you look beyond superficial common interests, the thinking processes are very different.

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INTJ Compatibility with Other Types

October 24, 2011

Opinions vary on what types INTJs are most compatible with. Some people gravitate toward individuals with the same personality because they believe they connect with them better and others believe choosing a partner with opposite preferences will balance them. If you’re interested in other people’s experiences, the table below links to discussion threads on INTJ [...]

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INTJ Career Overview

October 11, 2011

Potential Strengths: Looking at systems, seeing flaws, and suggesting improvements to make the system better Strategic thinkers with an ability to analyze trends and come up with long term plans Good at analyzing problems and coming up with solutions Able to work independently and come to sound decisions without much guidance Strong desire for competency [...]

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Famous INTJs: Real and Fictional

March 15, 2010

Actors and Actresses Angela Lansbury – actress (Murder, She Wrote) Arnold Schwarzenegger – actor, Governor of California Chevy Chase – actor, comedian Dan Akroyd – actor, comedian, musician Pernell Roberts – actor, activist Raymond Burr – actor (Perry Mason), vintner Veronica Hamel – actress Athletes Arthur Ashe – tennis champion Edwin Moses – Olympic gold [...]

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INTJ Profile and Description Links

June 15, 2008

In Depth Profiles Portrait of an INTJ: The Scientist (Personality Page) INTJ Wikipedia Entry (Wikipedia) INTj and INTp (Socionics) Joe Butt’s INTJ Profile (Type Logic) From Conversations with Conceptualizer Directors (Bestfit Type) Short Profiles and Lists The Mastermind (Kiersey Website) INTJ Traits (Team Technology) INTJ Learning Styles (Careerfulfillment.com) Jung INTJ Type Keyword Lists (Similarminds.com) Blogs [...]

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The Compleat Idiot’s Guide to the INTJ

November 5, 2007

Table of Contents > Introduction < INTJ Overview Conversing with an INTJ Frequently Asked Questions Credits Introduction Welcome to yet another document about INTJs. Numerous INTJ resources are available on the web, but they are all descriptive (telling you some things about us) without being particularly prescriptive (instructing you on how to deal with us). [...]

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