Anonymous asked: What type of learning style should an INTJ adopt to excel in University?
Speaking as a University student myself… I pretty much just show up. I’m a pretty good auditory learner so I generally just show up, absorb the information I need, and then apply it. I enjoy classes best when I force myself to participate in class discussions, so that my be useful advice. Discussions really let you show of your N function, which is fun.
None of that is very good advice. The thing is, it really varies from person to person. If any of you INTJs have a better answer, please post. :)
Pottermore Sorting and MBTI
I know there’s an attempt going on to see if Pottermore’s house sorting coincides in anyway with MBTI theory. I admire the attempt, but personally I don’t think there will be any correlation. To begin with, I think they are assessing different aspects of the human psyche. MBTI measures your cognitive functions, or way of thinking. On the other hand, the house-sorting assesses a person’s life choices. There is something inherently moralistic about the house-sorting of the Harry Potter Universe, whereas MBTI is outside the realm of value judgements.
That’s my assessment, at any rate. I’m interested to see what you all think. Are there any grounds for comparison between MBTI and Pottermore Sorting?
My apologies if you have no interest in Harry Potter~
—Edit—
Thank you lilykit627 for pointing about my mistake. MBTI is for cognitive functions, not predisposition.
jizzonmymuffin asked: Hey, a few years back, an ex of mine (an ESTj) and his best friend (ENTp) introduced me to socionics. It's been a while since I've truly been able to discuss the matter with anyone though. Any advice on typing myself, or figuring out my type?
Well, when I started trying to type myself, I tried a few online tests, and got consistent results. Not everyone is that lucky though, so they have to do a little research. Wikipedia is more helpful than you might think, especially at explaining the different functions. I suspected that my type was INTJ, but to be sure, I went through each of the different functions, making sure I understood them, and then tried to decide for myself what my preferences were. I came up with INTJ that way too, so I considered it confirmed. I recommend these sites as well, since the more you read the better you’ll understand your type. If you have any specific questions about the individual functions, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to help. :)
Anonymous asked: Hi, I am an INTJ male looking at pursuing a relationship with an ESFJ. We seem to get on amazingly well, and we have a lot in common. I was interested to see vastly contrasting advice on INTJ-ESFJ compatibility - some suggesting perfect compatibility while most others suggest zero compatibility.. What is your take on the reasons for this, as well as any advice you might have?
It’s true, some schools of thought say that the pairing is perfect, while others say they are completely contradictory. MBTI probably isn’t in favor of it, but Socionics says it’s a “Relation of Duality” and therefore the most perfect match you can have. Now, I have two ESFJs in my life (older relations) and I can’t see eye to eye with them at all, though I’ve tried. However, we don’t have much in common from the outset, so it’s probably not a good comparison. I think if you truly respect and admire each other, the typology dynamics will probably work in your favor. If you’d like to read more about the “Relations of Duality,” just click this link:
Anonymous asked: Hi there, INTJ here. Does it make me un-INTJ-ish if I am quite sensitive, but pretty cold and unforgiving too? I also worry about what other people think of me and sometimes can be indecisive...I also procrastinate. Still, I fit with most, if not all, the INTJ traits. It is possible for INTJs to be quite different from the descriptions right?
Well, I would say that I have all of those traits too. The thing is, INTJ is supposed to describe the way we process information, and that process is going to lend itself to certain personality traits. You may not have all of those traits, or maybe just some variation, but the true test is being self-aware enough to understand how you process the world.
Anonymous asked: On remembering and forgetting: I have a good memory for what people say. I remember things people tell me or say in my presence very well if I was paying attention. But I can't remember useful things (like from lecture). And I can't replay events in my head. I'll know the details, but really in my head it shows up as snapshots of time (details of when I was actually paying attention to my environment) rather than fluid video that I'll have to place in the correct order manually.
That’s really interesting. I wonder if the way we remember and forget is even more personalized than MBTI can account for. But maybe if you all keep sending in your own process of remembering/forgetting, we’ll pick up on some trends.
Anonymous asked: What about INTPs and INTJs? Where would the pitfalls be in the relationships? I am pursuing an INTP at the moment but I'm not sure if it will be in vain.
There are definately some pitfalls to look out for, but no relationship is doomed before it starts, not in typological terms anyway. In Socionics, the relationship between INTP and INTJ is called “Quasi-Identical.” Here’s a relevant quote,
“A positive aspect of these relations is that Quasi-Identical partners do not underline your weak points and therefore are not viewed as dangerous by each other. Neither do they see each other as equal. Each partner sees the other as less capable than themselves, hence less talented. However, Quasi-Identicals mistakenly believe that their partner is achieving more than they are. This is perceived by both partners as injustice and may hinder the ambitions of both”
This sounds like bad-news, but really, it’s not. You’ve got a head start because you’ll understand this going in, rather than blindly figuring it out along the way. If you know what you’re dealing with, you can work to overcome it. Basically, just be understanding of your partner’s needs, and communicate your needs to your partner. It ought to work just fine. :)
Anonymous asked: Fellow INTJ here- I've spent my entire weekend researching the INTJ personality and i find how accurately it describes my life, and boy does this make me happy. I've realized most recently that I tend to be oh so very forgetful. I take it in, i know it, but i forget. Like i'll be scrolling through Tumblr and find something that catches my eye and I want to go research it- but i scroll on and a few seconds later i forget it. Would carrying around a notebook and writing everything down help me?
Hello, fellow INTJ! As it happens, I too find myself to be more forgetful than my peers. I suspect that it has to do with the whole “INTJs live in the present and the future, not the past” thing, but this may not be true of all INTJs. To clarify though, I am only forgetful about certain things. Day to day things, what I did last week, month, year, etc., are very hard for me to remember. Concepts, on the other hand, or things that relate to my field of study, are very easy to remember. I suspect this is because concepts are integrated into our inner “system building constructs” which we are constantly refining. We remember them easily because they are part of a bigger structure. Daily details, however, slide by because we (or I, rather) don’t see their relevance. To remedy this, I have taken to keeping a digital-diary of sorts, to help me remember certain things. I think your idea of keeping a notebook is great, and you should totally go for it. I’m curious as to whether the rest of you INTJs notice any trends in your remembering and forgetting. Thoughts?
Introvert Blues
Sometimes being an introvert feels like a burden. Usually I like it, since, you know, it’s who I am. But sometimes I get tired of all the layers and the subtext and the hidden things. I look at extroverts with envy thinking how nice it must be when everything is above board, out in the open, and exactly what it looks like. It’s a vulnerable way to live, too vulnerable for me, but sometimes I wish for it.
But then I get over it.
Being an introvert, of course, no one will have noticed this momentary doubt and then internal victory, but that’s how it goes. You get a blog. You make a post about it. You get over it. And then move on.
embracinginfinity asked: Do INTJs and INFPs typically get along relationship wise?
Two of my close friends are INFP, so I would say that yes, they can get along. I recently looked up the relationship dynamic on a socionics website, and I felt that it was spot on in describing our relationship. Socionics describes the relationship as being one of “benefit” in which the INTJ benefits from the INFP. It is an asymmetrical relation, as the INFP doesn’t get any psychological needs met from the INTJ. Here is a link describing it in detail: http://www.socionics.com/rel/bn.htm As interesting as this link is, please don’t let it discourage you. Socionics tends to put a negative spin on relationships, as opposed to the overly positive spin of MBTI.
