@intj-tribe
INTJ: The Architect: Seeker of Knowledge
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
Recommended Matches
INFJ, ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, INFP, INTP
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.
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.
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.
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