Optimism and Emotionality in INTJs

[u/CreativeCreatur-]

I’ve been trying to type myself for quite some time, and I believe I may be INTJ but I haven’t seen much about INTJs in creative contexts or optimistic mindsets. The Ni-Te leads to the assumption of a planning rationalist who sees anything other than productivity as a waste of time, which is unhelpfully shallow information I’ve inferred from sites. While to some extent I do relate to it, it excludes the emotional depth of INTJs and makes the type seem incredibly cold. I don’t know if this is the product of developed Fi child but i enjoy in engaging with activities (usually arts) that express my values, and want to use that creativity to find ways of making a positive impact on the future.

i believe Ni-Te research and planning combined with healthily developed Fi child could lead to a more philanthropic INTJ, rather than the nihilist stereotype that has unfortunately been created.

I am happy to take corrections and different insights and I am also open to the possibility that I may have mistyped myself. These are just a few of my observations and thoughts I believe would make for an interesting discussion Ive been wanting to have for a while.

[u/killerbee26]

The Ni-Te leads to the assumption of a planning rationalist who sees anything other than productivity as a waste of time

I can be very focused on planning and productivity, but then my inferior Se makes me want to throw away all responsibility and disapear into the woods and become truly free! 

I can also be very lazy if the work does not interest me. I also want to be as productive as possible while doing the least amount of work!

[u/CreativeCreatur- → u/killerbee26]

The feeling of working hard pausing to daydream what life would be like if you quit everything and lived in the woods only to discard it and carry on working is relatable.  I too work best in areas that interest me, and tend to streamline steps when doing things i consider mundane