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INTP: Planner Theorizer: Seeker of Knowledge

• I     Is energized by their inner world.
• N    Focuses on visions and possibilities.
• T    Decides with objective, logical principles.
• P    Wants things left open and flexible.

 Relatable Quotes

 "My passion is for scientific truth. I don’t much care about good and evil. I care about what’s true."

– Richard Dawkins

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe."

– Albert Einstein

"Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing worth knowing is taught.”

– Oscar Wilde

“If anyone can show me, and prove to me, that I am wrong in thought or deed, I will gladly change. I seek the truth, which never yet hurt anybody. It is only persistence and self-delusion and ignorance which does harm.”

– Marcus Aurelius

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 A True INTP

• INTP's represent 3% of the population, 5% of men.

• INTP’s exhibit the greatest precision in thought of all of the Types. You're on a quest for logical purity, motivated to examine universal truths and principles - always asking "Why?" and "Why not?"  Spotting patterns and discrepancies in statements is almost a hobby for you.

• You despise dealing with the obvious and the mundane details of daily life and at your best when developing unusual or complex ideas.

• Generally, you focus on the big picture more than minor details. You enjoy working in the abstract and stepping back to theorize about what will or won’t work.  You’re able to connect seemingly unrelated thoughts and would rather be the architect of a plan than the implementer of it.

• Though you’re somewhat of a genius, you can be an under-achieving yet very capable student.

• If you don't like a rule, you're quick to challenge it and find flaws in it. Your response to rules depends on how the rules might affect you. When INTP’s do not like the rules, they are quick to question the rule maker’s thinking, regardless of their status, position in the hierarchy, or renown.

• You need a private, quiet workplace that allows for flexible independence because you would rather organize ideas than people.

• You tend to shy away from traditional leadership roles and would rather lead with your ideas...you don't get emotionally involved but want to be appreciated for well-crafted ideas.

• You would rather read, watch TV, or study subject matter you find fascinating than hang around crowds of people...you don't necessarily like "best sellers" or "must-see" movies because you don't trust others’ opinions for what's "popular" and would rather make a value judgment for yourself.

• You tend to avoid confrontation due to its emotional nature, but if an issue brings your world to a halt, you jump in and take care of it.

Relationships

• INTP’s tend to be happiest with other Intuitive types.

• Being highly cerebral, you gravitate towards partners that can keep up with your intellectualism and love for lively debates.

• Though you’re a bit of a hermit and shy away from expressing emotions, close personal relationships are very important to you. The thought of having a long-term relationship both excites and scares you.  The thought of losing your freedom is one of the most terrifying ideas you face, but your need for intimacy and sharing your life pushes you to find that special someone.

• You take romantic relationships seriously and (statistically) are faithful and devoted. Your genuine compassion and sincerity make you incredibly appealing to your partners.

Recommendations

• Be careful of observing life so much that you forget to actually live it. 

• You should try to "put yourself out there" more, as unpleasant as it may be. You often have insights that seem completely obvious to you, but you must recognize that your ability to connect concepts is a gift, and others will benefit greatly from the ideas swimming in your head.

• Give people praise more often – even for the little things.

• Barring any Astrological influences, you should look to pair yourself with (J)udgers in both love and business.  You have great ideas and can design plans and tactics, but you'll need help putting them into action.

Depicted above:

Albert Einstein, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Richard Ayoade, Jesse Eisenberg, Marie Curie, Abraham Lincoln

Rene Descartes, Paul Allen, Tina Fey, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Stein, Bob Newhart

Edward Snowden, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Steve Wozniak, Rick Moranis, Alan Greenspan