"INTJ stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking and Judging. •Introversion (I): INTJs tend to be introverted and prefer to work alone. •Intuition (N): INTJs look at the big picture and like to focus on abstract information rather than concrete details. •Thinking (T): INTJs place greater emphasis on logic and objective information rather than subjective emotions. •Judging (J): INTJs like their world to feel controlled and ordered so they prefer to make plans well in advance. Common characteristics exhibited by people with this personality type: •Enjoys theoretical and abstract concepts •Dislikes confusion, disorganization and inefficiency •Reserved and prefers solitary work to group work •Orderly and structured •Perfectionistic •High expectations and standards •More focused on the future than on the present When INTJs develop an interest in something, they strive to become as knowledgeable and skilled as they can in that area. They have high expectations, and they hold themselves to the highest possible standards. Researchers have suggested that a number of famous individuals match the characteristics of the INTJ personality type based on analysis of their lives and works: •Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President •John F. Kennedy, U.S. President •C. S. Lewis, author •Jane Austen, author •Susan B. Anthony, civil rights leader •Arthur Ashe, tennis player •Emily Bronte, author "

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