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INTJ: The Architect: Seeker of Knowledge

• I  Is energized by their inner world.
• N  Focuses on visions and possibilities.
• T  Decides with objective, logical principles.
• J  Wants things settled and decided.

 Relatable Quotes

 “My goal is simple.  It is a complete understanding of the universe.”

– Stephen Hawking

 “I am going to change the world.”

– Mark Zuckerberg

 "My career has been focused on finding practical, effective solutions to real-world problems."

– Elon Musk

 "My ideas have revolutionized the industries of the United States."

– Nikola Tesla

 "People call me a perfectionist, but I'm not. I'm a rightist. I do something until it's right."

 – James Cameron

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 A True INTJ

• You are a strong individualist who seeks out new angles or novel ways of looking at things and enjoy coming to new understandings.

• You’re hard-headed and a master of organization.  Once you make your mind up to do something, nothing can stop you.... even your leisure time is planned, regular and disciplined.

• Serious and reserved - you might be labeled as a "genius" by others.  You probably do/did well in school because you methodically set and achieve your goals.

• You are utmost determined and trust your own vision for the possibilities, regardless of what other people think.

• Being highly independent, you continue on with your plans even when faced with data that might suggest to others that it's no longer feasible - and you’re surprised when others don't see your visions with the same clarity that you do.

• Small talk is tedious (even painful) for you...being sociable just isn't worth your time and energy (unless it serves a purpose).

• You dislike bureaucracy because it requires you to conform to other people's systems and objectives rather than your own.

• You might be frugal unless the money is spent on something you value (like education) ...you learn best when you can design your own approach.

• You have an endless thirst for knowledge - you probably enjoy lectures, Ted Talks, the Discovery Channel, and so on.

• A job well done doesn't need comment; it speaks for itself.

Relationships

• You tend to choose romantic partners who value your stability, depth and intelligence.

• You tend to keep your affections private and don't always share them with your partner. (You need to share more often.)

• You can instantly latch onto someone you have a strong intuition about and will feel very loyal to that person, staying on for the long haul.

• You can be intense in your love, but when scorned, you retreat into your own world and may not share your hurt feelings with anyone.

• You’re extremely loyal to your loves, and prize honest (if not blunt) communication over all else.

 Recommendations

• Let go of impractical ideas...don't get so tied up in future thoughts that you ignore the present; (life rarely accommodates "the 5-year plan" anyway.)

• Consider working for yourself. Most INTJ's are too independent to work for someone else and are good at creating something new.

• Have artistic (or creative) pursuits that serve no purpose or application.

• Avoid being aloof, insensitive to criticism, or demanding if you want to improve your relationships.

• Let go of trying to control everything in life. You have the tools to overcome the unexpected.

Depicted above:

Stephen Hawking, James Cameron, Mark Zuckerberg, Russell Simmons, Russell Crowe, Ayn Rand

Nikola Tesla, Jodie Foster, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Julia Stiles, Christopher Hitchens

Bobby Fischer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay-Z, Jason Bateman, Colin Firth, Patrick Stewart