The following passage was taken from the book PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME Character & Temperament
Types by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates, pages 180-183. There are periodic "NOTES" by me (in
parenthesis) relating the passage to Nakago, which is the method to this madness. *grin*
Portrait of an INTJ:
INTJs are the most self-confident of all the types, having "self-power"
awareness. Found in about 1 percent of the general population, the INTJs live
in an introspecitve reality, focusing on possibilities, using thinking in the form
of empirical logic, and preferring that events and people serve some positive
use. Decisions come naturally to INTJs; once a decision is made, INTJs are at
rest. INTJs look to the future rather than the past, and a word which captures
the essence of INTJs is builders - a builder of systems and the applier of
theoretical models.
To INTJs, authority based on position, rank, title, or publication has absolutely
no force. This type is not likely to succumb to the magic of slogans,
watchwords, or shibboleths. If an idea or position makes sense to an INTJ, it
will be adopted; if it doesn't, it won't, regardless of who took the position or
generated the idea. As with the INTP, authority per se does not impress the
INTJ.
INTJs do, however, tend to conform to rules if they are useful, not because they
believe in them, or because they make sense, but because of their unique view
of reality. They are the supreme pragmatists, who see reality as something
which is quite arbitrary and made up. Thus it can be used as a tool - or
ignored. Reality is quite malleable and can be changed, conquered, or brought
to heel. Reality is a crucible for the refining of ideas, and in this sense, INTJs
are the most theoretical of all the types. Where an ESTP sees ideas as the
pawn of reality, an INTJ sees reality as the pawn of ideas: No idea is too far-
fetched to be entertained. INTJs are natural brainstormers , always open to
new concepts and, in fact, aggressively seeking them.
INTJs manipulate the world of theory as if on a gigantic chess board, always
seeking strategies and tactics that have high payoff. In their penchant for
logic, the INTJs resemble the INTPs. The logic of an INTJ, however, is not
confined to the expressably logical. Unlike INTPs, INTJs need only to have a
vague, intuitive impression of the unexpressed logic of a system to continue
surely on their way. Things need only seem logical; this is entirely sufficient.
Moreover, they always have a keen eye for the consequence of the application
of new ideas or positions. They can be quite ruthless in the implementation of
systems, seldom counting personal cost in terms of time and energy. Theories
which cannot be made to work are quickly discarded by the INTJs.
To understand INTJs, their way of dealing with reality rather than their way of
dealing with ideas should be observed closely. Their conscious thought is
extraverted and empirical. Hence, they are better at generalizing, classifying,
summarizing, adducing evidence, proving, and demonstrating than are the
INTPs. The INTJs are somewhat less at home with pure reason, that is,
systemic logic, where principles are explicit. In this respect they resemble the
ENTJs. The INTJs, rather than using deductive logic, use their intuition to
grasp coherence.
INTJs have a drive to completion, always with an eye to long-term
consequences. Ideas seem to carry their own force for INTJs, although they
subject every idea to the test of usefulness. Difficulties are highly stimulating
to INTJs, who love responding to a challenge that requires creativity. (<-- for
instance the rather unique way Nakago handles the "problem" of Tamahome
anyone??? Ermm... yeah, THAT was definitely creative. ^.~) These personality
traits lead INTJs to occupations where theoretical models can be translated
into actuality. They build data and human systems wherever they work if given
even a slight opportunity. They can be outstanding in scientific research and
also outstanding as executives who generate a plethora of implementations f or
ideas. Teamed with an INTP who is the architect of systems, the INTJ provides
a dimension to an organization which insures that the work of the INTP does
not gather dust on library shelves.
INTJs can be very single-minded at times; (You wouldn't think so from
watching Nakago would you??? *grin*) this can be either a weakness or a
strength in their careers, for they can ignore the points of view and wishes of
others. INTJs usually rise to positions of responsibility, for they work long and
hard and are steady in their pursuit of goals, sparing neither time nor effort
(nor sleep. I've NEVER seen Nakkie-poo sleep) on their part or that of their
colleagues and employees.
INTJs live to see systems translated into substance; an INTP, by way of
contrast, is content to design the system. In both these types, however,
coherence is the mater. Both internal and external consistency are important,
and if the INTJ finds that he or she is in a working situation where overlapping
functions, duplication of effort, inefficient paper flow, and waste of human and
material resource abound, the INTJ cannot rest until an effort is made to
correct the situation. Cost-effectiveness is a concept which has a strong
imperative for INTJs, who frequently select occupations in engineering,
particularly human engineering. They also can be found in the physical
sciences, in roles which require development, such as curriculum building,
and, in general, any job which requires the creation and application of
technology to complex areas.
Fellow workers of INTJs often feel as if the INTJ can see right through them,
and often believe that the INTJ finds them wanting. This tendency of people to
feel transparent in the presence of the INTJ often results in relationships which
have psychological distance. Thus colleagues find the INTJ apparently
unemotional and, at times, cold and dispassionate. Because of their tendency
to drive others as hard as they do themselves, INTJs often seem demanding
and sifficult to satisfy. INTJs are high achievers in school and on the job. On
the job, they take the goals of an instiution seriously and continually strive to
resond to these goals. They make dedicated, loyal employees (did you ever
think of Nakago in THOSE terms???) toward the system, rather than toward
individuals within the system. So as the people of an institution come and go,
the INTJs have little difficulty - unlike the NFs, who have their loyalties
involved more the persons than offices. INTJs tend, ordinarily, to verbalize the
positive and eschew comments of a negative nature; they are more interested in
moving an institution forward than commiserating about mistake of the past.
As mates, INTJs want harmony and order in the home and in relationships.
They are the most independent of all the types. They will trust their intuitions
about others when making choices of friends and mates, even in the face of
contradictory evidence and pressures applied by others. The emotions of an
INTJ are hard to read, and neither male nor female INTJ is apt to express
emotional reactions. At times, both will seem cold, reserved, and unresponsive,
while in fact INTJs are almost hypersensitive to signals of rejection from those
for whom they care (*sniff* SPOILER ALERT::::::::::::::::::::::: Nakago as a little
kid asks his mom, "Why don't they like us?" It would be even more difficult to
be a Hin as an INTJ, considering the personality type. No one wants to be
friendly with you anyhow, PLUS they want to wipe you out for your race, PLUS
you are a seishi and you just accidentally killed your mother and landed right
in the lap of the scuzziest emperor in the universe and you are the only one of
your race left alive....::::::::: *sobbing* It's so awful!!!!!!!) In social situations,
INTJs may also be unresponsive and may neglect to observe small rituals
designe d to put others at their ease. For example, INTJs may communicate
that time is wasted if used for idle dialogue, and thus people receive a sense of
hurry from an INTJ which is not always intended. (<-- See? It's not on purpose.
^.^) In their interpersonal realtionsips, INTJs are usually better in a working
situation than in recreations situations. They do not enjoy physical contact
except with a chosen few. (Kind of makes your rethink how he feels about Soi
doesn't it?)
As parents, (Nakago with kids???!!!!! *grin*) INTJs are dedicated and single-
minded in their devotion: Their children are a major focus in life. They are
supportive of their children and tend to allow them to develop in directions of
their own choosing (SPOILER ALERT!!!!!:::::::::::::::: he would have been a really
great dad if Tamahome - this does NOT put tamahome on my top 10 list
*frowning* - didn't have to go and kill him.:::::::: Think how pretty his kids
would be: and smart. ^.^) INTJs usually are firm and consistent in their
discipline and rarely care to repeat directions given to children - or others.
Being the most independent of all the types, they have a strong need for
autonomy; indifference or criticism from people in general does not particularly
bother INTJs, if they believe that they are right. The also have a strong need
for privacy.
The most important preference of an INTJ is inuition, but this is seldom seen.
Rather, the function of thinking is used to deal with the world and with people.
INTJs are vulnerable in the emotional area and may make serious mistakes
here. (MORE SPOILERS::::::::::::: "HOW COULD YOU TELL SOI YOU DIDNT
LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" He knew it was a mistake, but he knew it too
late. *sniff* ::::::::::::::::::::::: )
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