With INTJs being known for their never-ending  analysis of everything around them,  
With INTJs being known for their never-ending  analysis of everything around them,  

it comes as no surprise that most people who  meet an INTJ would consider them seemingly  
it comes as no surprise that most people who  meet an INTJ would consider them seemingly  

withdrawn and slightly pessimistic. But what  about an INTJ makes it so difficult for some  
withdrawn and slightly pessimistic. But what  about an INTJ makes it so difficult for some  

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Alright, let’s get right into it starting with.. Number 1: They hate being wrong 
Alright, let’s get right into it starting with.. Number 1: They hate being wrong 

It’s true.. INTJs hate being wrong. But for  this intuitive and analytical know-it-all,  
It’s true.. INTJs hate being wrong. But for  this intuitive and analytical know-it-all,  

they actually usually do in fact know it all.  So, when they’re faced with someone who thinks  
they actually usually do in fact know it all.  So, when they’re faced with someone who thinks  

they’re wrong, they can get quite definesive  because they themselves almost can’t fully  
they’re wrong, they can get quite definesive  because they themselves almost can’t fully  

believe it. In fact, some sources claim that  INTJs are downright obsessed with being right,  
believe it. In fact, some sources claim that  INTJs are downright obsessed with being right,  

but mostly to prove to themselves rather than in  an egotistical manner. While most INTJs are open  
but mostly to prove to themselves rather than in  an egotistical manner. While most INTJs are open  

to disagreements in hopes of proving they are in  fact right - they aren’t opposed to being proven  
to disagreements in hopes of proving they are in  fact right - they aren’t opposed to being proven  

wrong and as long as they get straight facts that  they can then use to further their knowledge.  
wrong and as long as they get straight facts that  they can then use to further their knowledge.  

However, whatever the reason the INTJ is defending  their reasoning, some people can’t stand a  
However, whatever the reason the INTJ is defending  their reasoning, some people can’t stand a  

know-it-all when they see one, and INTJs are as  close to a know-it-all as you’re going to get. 
know-it-all when they see one, and INTJs are as  close to a know-it-all as you’re going to get. 

Number 2: They can lack empathy INTJs are wired to choose rationality  
Number 2: They can lack empathy INTJs are wired to choose rationality  

over emotion, no matter what the situation  is. It’s not to say that this is necessarily  
over emotion, no matter what the situation  is. It’s not to say that this is necessarily  

always a bad thing, because it does allow  INTJs to easily find solutions to issues,  
always a bad thing, because it does allow  INTJs to easily find solutions to issues,  

but this personality type is so blindsided by  the emotional factors that they weigh out logic  
but this personality type is so blindsided by  the emotional factors that they weigh out logic  

and rationality to come to conclusions even if  emotion is one of the biggest factors at play.  
and rationality to come to conclusions even if  emotion is one of the biggest factors at play.  

For example, they may not see the harm in  telling someone who just lost their pet  
For example, they may not see the harm in  telling someone who just lost their pet  

to just get a new one. In an INTJs eyes, they can  see the emotion in the situation but they don’t  
to just get a new one. In an INTJs eyes, they can  see the emotion in the situation but they don’t  

necessarily take it into account when offering the  most logical advice. They sometimes don’t see why  
necessarily take it into account when offering the  most logical advice. They sometimes don’t see why  

others would need a shoulder to cry on or an ear  to vent to, they think that if someone is coming  
others would need a shoulder to cry on or an ear  to vent to, they think that if someone is coming  

to them to talk, they are looking for logical  solutions. This can make people assume the INTJ  
to them to talk, they are looking for logical  solutions. This can make people assume the INTJ  

is insincere or maybe even at times, down right  rude, when of course that’s not their intention. 
is insincere or maybe even at times, down right  rude, when of course that’s not their intention. 

Number 3: They enjoy arguing thoughts and opinions Just as much as INTJs hate being wrong, they  
Number 3: They enjoy arguing thoughts and opinions Just as much as INTJs hate being wrong, they  

love a good disagreement. In fact, opposite to  their feeling counterpart, the INFJ who can feel  
love a good disagreement. In fact, opposite to  their feeling counterpart, the INFJ who can feel  

overly uncomfortable and disturbed in times of  disagreement and conflict, the INTJ sees arguments  
overly uncomfortable and disturbed in times of  disagreement and conflict, the INTJ sees arguments  

as a logically informative way to either teach  or learn new information. They love using solid  
as a logically informative way to either teach  or learn new information. They love using solid  

facts to defend their case, and they expect the  same from the other party. So, if you’re arguing  
facts to defend their case, and they expect the  same from the other party. So, if you’re arguing  

with an INTJ and you’re relying on your gut  feelings and emotions to back you up, you can  
with an INTJ and you’re relying on your gut  feelings and emotions to back you up, you can  

be sure they won’t see your arguments as valid.  While some extroverted personality types don’t  
be sure they won’t see your arguments as valid.  While some extroverted personality types don’t  

mind a solid conversation of indifference, most  people would rather run the other way, because  
mind a solid conversation of indifference, most  people would rather run the other way, because  

not only can an argument with an INTJ be extremely  intimidating, but they’re probably right anyway. 
not only can an argument with an INTJ be extremely  intimidating, but they’re probably right anyway. 

Number 4: They don’t mind to challenge the system INTJs don’t blindly follow anything without a full  
Number 4: They don’t mind to challenge the system INTJs don’t blindly follow anything without a full  

understanding as to why. This includes rules,  restrictions, societal structures and the  
understanding as to why. This includes rules,  restrictions, societal structures and the  

authority figures who impose them. While it may  seem rebellious and unnecessary to some people,  
authority figures who impose them. While it may  seem rebellious and unnecessary to some people,  

INTJs feel the need to argue or challenge useless  rules and regulations that are imposed on them.  
INTJs feel the need to argue or challenge useless  rules and regulations that are imposed on them.  

While of course, this attitude can definitely  rub people the wrong way, including the authority  
While of course, this attitude can definitely  rub people the wrong way, including the authority  

figures being challenged, it can also make it  extremely uncomfortable for the people around  
figures being challenged, it can also make it  extremely uncomfortable for the people around  

them. While the argued points of an INTJ usually  hold a lot of truth, challenging higher power  
them. While the argued points of an INTJ usually  hold a lot of truth, challenging higher power  

usually doesn’t get resolved by the INTJ proving  they are right, so most people see no point in  
usually doesn’t get resolved by the INTJ proving  they are right, so most people see no point in  

making a fuss. In fact, if someone is with an  INTJ during their times of challenging authority,  
making a fuss. In fact, if someone is with an  INTJ during their times of challenging authority,  

there’s a good chance they’ll avoid future public  ventures with them to avoid the embarrassment. 
there’s a good chance they’ll avoid future public  ventures with them to avoid the embarrassment. 

Number 5: They are highly perfectionistic
Number 5: They are highly perfectionistic

INTJs are pessimistic idealists. They have an  extremely high standard for most things in life,  
INTJs are pessimistic idealists. They have an  extremely high standard for most things in life,  

but they also see the faults in the world and  the people in it. Therefore, they like to control  
but they also see the faults in the world and  the people in it. Therefore, they like to control  

the things around them to the best of their  abilities with the understanding that the more  
the things around them to the best of their  abilities with the understanding that the more  

they make things happen rather than let things  happen to them, they will be ahead of the game.  
they make things happen rather than let things  happen to them, they will be ahead of the game.  

The unfortunate thing for this introverted and  highly individualistic type is that their main  
The unfortunate thing for this introverted and  highly individualistic type is that their main  

goal is to better themselves, which means they  can easily sacrifice their time, relationships,  
goal is to better themselves, which means they  can easily sacrifice their time, relationships,  

and even finances to be better. The’re  perfectionism makes it difficult for them to  
and even finances to be better. The’re  perfectionism makes it difficult for them to  

work with others, so they don’t rely on others  for anything. In fact, most INTJs actually see  
work with others, so they don’t rely on others  for anything. In fact, most INTJs actually see  

most people as incompitant to hold the level of  standard for life as they do. They need everything  
most people as incompitant to hold the level of  standard for life as they do. They need everything  

organized, planned and properly executed in a  very specific manner which makes it extremely  
organized, planned and properly executed in a  very specific manner which makes it extremely  

difficult to work with an INTJ for some types  that need a little more freedom for creativity.
difficult to work with an INTJ for some types  that need a little more freedom for creativity.

Number 6: They’re mysterious
Number 6: They’re mysterious

Humans are curious creatures. When we lack  the knowledge of who someone really is,  
Humans are curious creatures. When we lack  the knowledge of who someone really is,  

we take the facts we do know and make up  our own judgements to ease our curiosity.  
we take the facts we do know and make up  our own judgements to ease our curiosity.  

Well, let’s just say, for an INTJ who holds  a very private life and guarded emotions,  
Well, let’s just say, for an INTJ who holds  a very private life and guarded emotions,  

this personality type has a lot of judgments about  who they are from outsiders looking in. Smart,  
this personality type has a lot of judgments about  who they are from outsiders looking in. Smart,  

successful, and confident in their  minds work, the INTJ can not only come  
successful, and confident in their  minds work, the INTJ can not only come  

off as an intimidating character, but also maybe  even cold and uninterested at times. To be fair,  
off as an intimidating character, but also maybe  even cold and uninterested at times. To be fair,  

this personality type can be quite judgemental  and critical of the people around them,  
this personality type can be quite judgemental  and critical of the people around them,  

and although they hold a great amount of  self-control over their thoughts and feelings,  
and although they hold a great amount of  self-control over their thoughts and feelings,  

their judgments can be seen in their faces and  body language. So, with their curious nature and  
their judgments can be seen in their faces and  body language. So, with their curious nature and  

judgemental looks, you can only imagine the  conclusions some people make about the INTJ.
judgemental looks, you can only imagine the  conclusions some people make about the INTJ.

Number 7: They have little  tolerance for lack of logic
Number 7: They have little  tolerance for lack of logic

Because INTJs can see the solutions to issues so  obviously, they can’t wrap their heads around the  
Because INTJs can see the solutions to issues so  obviously, they can’t wrap their heads around the  

fact that the majority of the world is so blinded  to them. In fact, not only does the INTJ have  
fact that the majority of the world is so blinded  to them. In fact, not only does the INTJ have  

difficulty relating to people who lack a deep  sense of rationality, but they can actually get  
difficulty relating to people who lack a deep  sense of rationality, but they can actually get  

noticeably annoyed and needlessly harsh with  some people who don’t think the way they do.  
noticeably annoyed and needlessly harsh with  some people who don’t think the way they do.  

If someone is making a decision based off of the  way they feel, such as the INFJ would do, an INTJ  
If someone is making a decision based off of the  way they feel, such as the INFJ would do, an INTJ  

wouldn’t be able to help but to argue the fact  that emotions have no real basis of evidence. This  
wouldn’t be able to help but to argue the fact  that emotions have no real basis of evidence. This  

intolerance for lack of logic can make people  feel as if their emotions aren’t validated,  
intolerance for lack of logic can make people  feel as if their emotions aren’t validated,  

and emotional validation is one of the key  bases of connection.. In other words, it can  
and emotional validation is one of the key  bases of connection.. In other words, it can  

be hard for people to feel compelled to befriend  an INTJ after being shut down for their feelings.
be hard for people to feel compelled to befriend  an INTJ after being shut down for their feelings.

Number 8: They can be pessimistic
Number 8: They can be pessimistic

INTJs aren’t the warm and fuzzy friends you call  when you want to be told what you want to hear.  
INTJs aren’t the warm and fuzzy friends you call  when you want to be told what you want to hear.  

Instead, the INTJ will tell you exactly what you  need to hear, and the most logical solution to  
Instead, the INTJ will tell you exactly what you  need to hear, and the most logical solution to  

fix whatever issue it is you have. No sugar  coating, false hope, or emotional soothing.  
fix whatever issue it is you have. No sugar  coating, false hope, or emotional soothing.  

They understand that life can be harsh, but for  this logical personality type, emotions and false  
They understand that life can be harsh, but for  this logical personality type, emotions and false  

hope only get in the way of achieving what it  really is you need to do in a given situation.  
hope only get in the way of achieving what it  really is you need to do in a given situation.  

They’re not going to tell you your spouse is  a good partner if they can clearly see all the  
They’re not going to tell you your spouse is  a good partner if they can clearly see all the  

ways in which they aren’t pulling their end. And  they’re not going to tell you it’s okay that you  
ways in which they aren’t pulling their end. And  they’re not going to tell you it’s okay that you  

lost your job when they know you need to look  for a new one to make the rent for that month.  
lost your job when they know you need to look  for a new one to make the rent for that month.  

Some people can really appreciate this INTJ  trait for what it is, because to be fair,  
Some people can really appreciate this INTJ  trait for what it is, because to be fair,  

honesty and rationality are quite hard to come  by these days. However, in reality, most people  
honesty and rationality are quite hard to come  by these days. However, in reality, most people  

aren’t ready for the truth of the matter, and a  pessimistic attitude can surely make it all worse.
aren’t ready for the truth of the matter, and a  pessimistic attitude can surely make it all worse.

Well, that wraps up today’s video PSYCH-Os,  So, are you an INTJ? And If so, can you see  
Well, that wraps up today’s video PSYCH-Os,  So, are you an INTJ? And If so, can you see  

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