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Key INTP Traits

• Fiercely independent; hungry for time and autonomy in pursuing their interests
• Bring a theoretical / philosophical orientation to life
• Enjoy reflecting on the process of thinking itself
• Open-minded, yet critical, thinkers
• Careful and measured in their assertions, keeping most of their thoughts and observations to themselves
• May relish functioning as provocateurs or “Devil’s Advocates,” prodding others to rethink their assumptions
• Appreciate both sides of an argument; tend to see things in shades of grey
• Prone to doubting / questioning everything; if extreme, can lead to nihilism
• Non-conforming (especially inwardly); inclined to see rules as arbitrary or optional
• Seek high level of precision and concision in language and communication; actively avoid redundancy and “stating the obvious”
• Outwardly adaptable, but only to a point; can then become stubborn and unbending
• Typically not great “team players” at work, preferring neither to lead or follow; pursue self-employment when possible
• Have a love-hate relationship with people and group participation; appreciate social novelty and affirmation from others, but may resent the perceived obligations of friendship or family life if it impinges on their freedom
• Autodidacts and self-starters; love acquiring new skills and knowledge
• Creative and innovative; enjoy developing and experimenting with potential solutions
• Restless; crave new ideas, possibilities and challenges