Architect

Personality
INTJ-A / INTJ-T

Strengths & Weaknesses 02

Architect (INTJ) Strengths

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Rational – Architects pride themselves on the power of their minds. They
can reframe nearly any challenge as an opportunity to hone their rational
thinking skills and expand their knowledge – and with this mindset, they
can devise inventive solutions to even the most arduous of problems.

Informed – Few personality types are as devoted as Architects to

developing rational, correct, and evidence-based opinions. Rather than
hunches or half-baked assumptions, they base their conclusions on
research and analysis. This gives them the conviction that they need to
stand up for their ideas, even in the face of disagreement.

Independent – For these personalities, conformity is more or less

synonymous with mediocrity. Creative and self-motivated, Architects
strive to do things their own way. They can imagine few things more
frustrating than allowing arbitrary rules or conventions to stand in the
way of their success.

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 Determined – This personality type is known for being ambitious and
goal-oriented. Architects won’t rest until they’ve achieved their own
definition of success – which usually entails mastering the subjects and
pursuits that matter to them.

Curious – Architects are open to new ideas – as long as those ideas are
rational and evidence-based, that is. Skeptical by nature, Architects are
especially drawn to offbeat or contrarian points of view. And if the facts
prove them wrong, they are generally happy to revise their opinions.

Original – Without Architects, the world would be a far less interesting

place. This personality type’s rebellious streak is responsible for some of
history’s most unconventional ideas and inventions. Even in their
everyday lives, Architects force the people around them to consider new
(and sometimes startling) ways of looking at things.

Architect (INTJ) Weaknesses

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Arrogant – Architects might be knowledgeable, but they’re not infallible.
Their self-assurance can blind them to useful input from other people –
especially anyone they deem to be intellectually inferior. These
personalities can also come across as needlessly harsh or single-minded
in trying to prove others wrong.

Dismissive of Emotions – For Architects, rationality is king. But

emotional context often matters more than people with this personality
type care to admit. Architects can get impatient with anyone who seems
to value feelings more than facts. Unfortunately, ignoring emotion is its
own type of bias – one that can cloud Architects’ judgment.

Overly Critical – These personalities tend to have a great deal of self-

control, particularly when it comes to thoughts and feelings. When the
people in their lives fail to match their level of restraint, Architects can
appear scathingly critical. But this criticism can be unfair, based on
arbitrary standards rather than a full understanding of human nature.

Combative – Architects hate blindly following anything without

understanding why. This includes restrictions and the authority figures
who impose them. People with this personality type can get caught up in
arguing about useless rules and regulations – but sometimes these
battles are distractions from more important matters.

Socially Clueless – Architects’ relentless rationality can lead to frustration

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feeling isolated or disconnected from other people. At times, they may
become cynical about the value of relationships altogether, questioning
the importance of love and connection.

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