INTJ
INTJ Personality Type: The Architect and Strategist
INTJ Personality Type: The Architect and Strategist
A rational mind, strategic planning and a thirst for knowledge define the INTJ personality type. In Myers-Briggs typology they are called Architects. This is one of the rarest types, making up only about 2% of the world population. For INTJs life resembles a giant chessboard. Emotions take a back seat, giving way to cold logic.
Cognitive Functions
Introverted Intuition
Deep inner vision, pattern recognition and future forecasting. INTJs 'just know': their insights come as ready-made solutions.
Extraverted Thinking
Logical organization of the external world. INTJs build efficient systems, optimize processes and make objective decisions.
Introverted Feeling
Deep inner values and moral compass. INTJs are true to their principles, though they rarely voice them.
Extraverted Sensing
Perception of the physical world. This is INTJ's least developed function: they may ignore sensory signals and live 'in their head'.
Key Traits
- ✦Strategic thinking
- ✦Independent judgment
- ✦High standards
- ✦Determination
- ✦Intellectual curiosity
- ✦Efficiency
Myths and Stereotypes
INTJs are cold, unfeeling robots
INTJs feel deeply but prefer to process emotions internally. Their introverted feeling (Fi) creates a strong moral compass. They simply don't display emotions the way society expects.
INTJs always want to be right
INTJs want to know the truth, not 'be right.' They'll readily change their position when presented with compelling logical arguments. The issue is that superficial arguments don't impress them.
INTJs are bad team players
INTJs can be excellent team players when the team is competent and focused on results. They struggle in teams where 'process for process's sake' is valued or politics outweigh efficiency.
All INTJs are reclusive introverts
Many INTJs successfully give public speeches, lead companies, and negotiate. Introversion only means they recharge in solitude, not that they avoid people.
INTJs make up only 2% of the population and are the third rarest type. Among women, INTJs are even rarer: less than 1%.
INTJs are known for the 'INTJ stare': an intense, focused gaze when they are deeply absorbed in thought.