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10 Things That Excite the INTJ Personality Type

#1 – The Future

INTJs are intensely focused on the future. In fact, according to neuroscience

expert Dario Nardi, INTJs enter a flow-state when they envision the distant future.
INTJs use a process called Introverted Intuition (or “Ni” for short) as their
dominant mental process. This process is all about extrapolating future
implications, envisioning how various situations could play out, and predicting the
most likely possibility. Using this process invigorates INTJs and helps them to
feel alive and energized.

#2 – Strategy

INTJs are skilled in the art of strategic thinking. They get a thrill from
foreseeing future goals and moving the pieces around to achieve the desired
outcome. The more complex the problem, the more excited they will be to find the
solution.

#3 – Solitude

INTJs thrive on independence and uncontrolled time. They enjoy having regular time
for themselves where they can let their mind wander, imagine, envision, and
analyze. Being in a tranquil, quiet place gives them the mental space to delve into
their deeper philosophical thoughts and musings.

#4 – Reading

If you ask INTJs what their favorite activities are, you will almost invariably
find them listing off some of their favorite books. As intellectuals and deep
thinkers, INTJs enjoy delving into books that broaden their perspective on life,
philosophy, psychology, or any other subject that captures their interest.

#5 – Classes

According to the MBTI® Manual, INTJs listed “taking classes” as one of their most
preferred leisure activities. INTJs are always trying to improve, learn more, widen
their perspective, and activate their analytical thinking powers.

#6 – Technology

Many INTJs have mentioned that they enjoy tinkering with technology and finding
ways to improve it. In fact, according to psychologist and typologist David
Kiersey, NT types are driven to engineer the technology upon which civilization is
based.

#7 – Philosophy

Because of the INTJ’s persistent use of Introverted Intuition, they are constantly
trying to take in new perspectives and various points of view. They are especially
concerned with conceptual ideas and understanding the underlying meaning of life
and the universe. They are often drawn to philosophical writings. In fact, many
typologists believe that philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and G.W.F. Hegel were
INTJs.

#8 – Art

INTJs are very sensitive to aesthetic beauty, especially in artwork that is

symbolic or conveys deep meaning. In fact, I’ve met dozens of INTJs who were self-
proclaimed artists and used painting or drawing to unwind and relax.

#9 – Being Alone in Nature

INTJs have very busy, analytical minds and it can be easy for them to become
disconnected from their environment. Sometimes this results in stress because they
suppress their inferior function, Extraverted Sensing (Se), for too long. One of
the ways INTJs can combat this and still let their minds wander is by spending
quiet time in a tranquil, natural environment. Many INTJs find it rejuvenating to
hike alone in the forest or go kayaking, canoeing, or fishing.

#10 – Creating Order Out of Chaos

INTJs are driven to create efficient and effective systems. They crave an
organized, peaceful environment and are willing to work hard to create it. When
other people are feeling flustered or without direction, INTJs get a sense of
satisfaction from organizing, delegating, and improving plans and systems so that
they are more effective and productive