INTJ

INTJ: The Scientist, Rational Mastermind (Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging)

Independent, ambitious, self-confident with strong will, deliberate, long-range thinkers. insightful original, open-minded analytical, and determined. natural brainstormers, value intelligence, Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. value clarity and efficiency knowledge, and competence ideas and strategic planning. Excel at planning which leads directly to action. Have a need to turn vision into meaning. Natural leaders if they see a real need. Will follow any useful idea. Can be ruthless in putting effective ideas into immediate action. High standards for themselves and for those around them with little interest in people's thoughts or feelings. Under stress, they may turn to mindless repetitive activities. If they have not learned to communicate, they may be abrupt and short with people.

Relationships: They look for constant growth and adjustments in relationships, and strive for independence for themselves and their mates. Serious about their commitments seriously but will change if they think improvements are not being made. not naturally in tune with their own feelings and not prone to expressing affection. Capable and intelligent individuals with good self-confidence and esteem; however they can be insensitive and overconfident that they are always right. Sexually, they can enjoy thinking about intimacy, and about ways to perfect it rather than performing. Highly intense, intelligent people who can think too much and do little. Likely to be in positive, healthy relationships, because they leave relationships which don’t work.

Parenting: main goal is to raise their children to be intelligent, autonomous and make their own decisions. Not likely to be an overly supportive or loving parental figure since their own need for expressions of love and affirmation is relatively low.

Friendship: Difficult to get to know well, and difficult to get close to. Valued for their ideas and knowledge. Generally serious-minded people but they can cut loose and have fun if others encouraged. They are not tolerant of people who don't have anything to offer them. Prefer other Intuitive Thinkers, and also usually enjoy the company of Intuitive Feelers

Careers: Scientists Professors and Teachers Corporate Strategists and Organization Builders Business Administrators / Managers Engineers Lawyers / Attorneys Judges Military Leaders Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts and Computer Specialists Medical Doctors / Dentists