All you need to know about INTJ personality type – or THE MASTERMIND
One of INTJs characteristic are they can improve on almost anything.
INTJs are also one of the rarest personality types and, perhaps, the most misunderstood
type of all.
Depending on which source you read, INTJs account for anywhere between 1 to 4 percent
of the population.
But what makes this enigmatic personality type so special?
INTJs are analytical.
Like INTPs, they are most comfortable working alone and tend to be less sociable than other
types.
Nevertheless, INTJs are prepared to lead if no one else seems up to the task, or if they
see a major weakness in the current leadership.
They tend to be pragmatic, logical, and creative.
They have a low tolerance for spin or rampant emotionalism.
They are not generally susceptible to catchphrases and do not recognize authority based on tradition,
rank, or title.
INTJ stands for "introverted", "intuitive", "thinking", and "judging".
Being introverted means that people with this personality type tend to focus on their own
thoughts and prefer quiet surroundings.
Being intuitive in this context means that INTJ people focus on ideas, concepts, patterns
and possibilities.
Thinking function in terms of 16 personality types means that a person with an INTJ personality
values logic and reason, and tends to make decisions based on facts rather than emotions.
Being judging means that this person likes structure and organization and prefers to
plan things in advance in order to know what the outcome.
It's important to note that letters in your personality type reflect your natural preferences,
but this preference is not absolute.
Any personality type may act out of character at times;
even somebody with an INTJ personality may become overwhelmed with emotions and make
an irrational choice based on that situation.
Or she may force herself to act as an extrovert and be successful at that,
however that would feel inconvenient and unnatural to her just like it feels inconvenient and
unnatural to write with your left hand when you're right-handed.
Myers-Briggs named this personality type "The Architect" or "Conceptual Planner";
David Keirsey called it "The Mastermind" or "The Scientist";
others called it "The Visionary", "The Director" or "The Strategist".
Intelligent, innovative, intense and private INTJs are superb planners who enjoy devising
elaborate plans, and will never begin a project without defining all its steps first.
If we were to compare 16 personality types to four temperaments model,
INTJ would be mixed choleric-melancholic type where choleric temperament is the predominant
temperament and melancholic temperament is secondary.
Hallmarks of the INTJ include independence of thought and a desire for efficiency.
They work best when given autonomy and creative freedom.
They harbor an innate desire to express themselves by conceptualizing their own intellectual
designs.
They have a talent for analyzing and formulating complex theories.
INTJs are generally well-suited for occupations within academia, research, consulting, management,
science, engineering, and law.
They are often acutely aware of their own knowledge and abilities, as well as their
limitations and what they don't know (a quality that tends to distinguish them from
INTP's).
INTJs thus develop a strong confidence in their ability and talents, making them natural
leaders.
Being highly rational and pragmatic, people with "The Mastermind" personality type
are fascinated by science and technology.
They possess a high learning capacity; not only they can easily process difficult material,
they can also accurately reproduce received information.
How to Get an INTJ to Like You.
Clever and sophisticated, INTJs have little tolerance for stupidity and incompetence.
Maintaining their high standards, they expect from others just as much as they expect from
themselves.
Only savvy and competent people can appeal to INTJs, and even then it may take a while
until they let you into their private circle.
If you want to strike up a conversation with an INTJ, avoid small talk as they find it
silly and annoying.
Instead, find a way to engage them on a deeper intellectual level.
INTJs can't be impressed by fancy degrees, titles or catchphrases.
To get their attention show them your real worth in terms of what you are capable of;
present actionable well-defined ideas that can accomplish INTJ's goals.
In forming relationships, INTJs tend to seek out others with similar character traits and
ideologies.
Agreement on theoretical concepts is an important aspect of their relationships.
By nature INTJs can be demanding in their expectations, and approach relationships in
a rational manner.
As a result, INTJs may not always respond to a spontaneous infatuation but wait for
a mate who better fits their set criteria.
They tend to be stable, reliable, and dedicated.
Harmony in relationships and home life tends to be extremely important to them.
They generally withhold strong emotion and do not like to waste time with what they consider
irrational social rituals.
This may cause non-INTJs to perceive them as distant and reserved;
nevertheless, INTJs are usually very loyal partners who are prepared to commit substantial
energy and time into a relationship to make it work.
As mates, INTJs want harmony and order in the home and in relationships.
The most independent of all types, INTJs trust their intuition when choosing friends and
mates, even in spite of contradictory evidence or pressure from others.
The emotions of an INTJ are hard to read, and neither male nor female INTJs are apt
to express emotional reactions.
At times, INTJs seem cold, reserved, and unresponsive, while in fact they are almost hypersensitive
to signals of rejection from those they care for.
INTJs Social Weaknesses.
In social situations, INTJs may also be unresponsive and may neglect small rituals designed to
put others at ease.
For example, INTJs may communicate that idle dialogue such as small talk is a waste of
time.
This may create the impression that the INTJ is in a hurry, an impression that is not always
intended.
In their interpersonal relationships, INTJs are usually better in a working situation
than in a recreational situation.
All in all, that's all you need to know about INTJ personality type (or THE MASTERMIND).
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