INTJ Resources and Links
I have consistently found a lot of traffic to my blog with searches related to INTJ. One of the reasons for this, I think, is that there is no good “Index” site for INTJs. One needs to search and then visit a lot of pages in an exploratory fashion to really get what you’re looking for. Hence this post.
Notes:
1. I’m omitting all sites that are primarily commercial in nature or offer too many ads.
2. I’m sure INTJs will love a nice capsule of information like this. Before you leave this blog, if you find this useful, I request you take a moment to comment.
Because as this article states: “if too much feeling is suppressed, INTJs may build up pressure and find expression in inappropriate ways. Their feeling needs to be used constructively, such as through appreciation of other people. Given their talent for analysis, appreciation may be hard for INTJs, but they will find it helpful on the job as well as in personal relationships.” 
3. Also, do read some of my posts related to INTJs.
INTJ Personality Profile
The classic profile description and functional analysis. Start here.
Portrait of an INTJ, also must read.
One of the most insightful descriptions at Murray State University.
INTJ on Wikipedia - says it all.
Descriptions of INTJs from a social perspective.
By now, you’ll have some questions. Does introvert mean shy? How to deal with INTJs? How about gender, sex, religion, profession?
Most of these are answered in this INTJ FAQ.
INTJ Relationships
Find out your strengths and weaknesses, and how you’re as a parent or a friend.
A badly designed site, nonetheless has some more ‘academic’ information.
Worth one-time visit, to check out how INTJs can contribute to a team, how they deal with stress, etc.
Worth one-time visit, to check out how Introverts deal with stress.
Introversion
Revenge of the Introverts
“With the continuous enhancement of pagers, teleconferencing, cellular phones, and the development of personal communicators, a growing verbal inferno threatens to engulf the world’s quieter individuals. Yet, silent as they may be, introverts can have a lot to say given the right forum. They’ve found that the internet can help them communicate in their preferred manner; a written dialogue with time to pause for thought and analysis.”
An excellent article that sheds light on why introverts like INTJs prefer email to phone, among other things.
Introverts in an Extroverted World
An excellent article describing challenges faced by introverts, and tips for parents on how to raise an introverted child.
Love
INTJ Love Tips
Few tips on love.
How to love an INTJ - Tips if your partner is an INTJ
Daily Life
Some down-to-earth descriptions of what it means to live as an INTJ. Astounding number of posts, but I don’t think that’s a problem for INTJs!
Forums
A moderately active forum of a community of about 220 INTJs.
Acknowledgments
Thanks to Pamela for the excellent Murray State University link.
Feedback
Do please let me know through your comments if you find this useful. If it does prove useful, I’ll expand it. Thanks!
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haha! hello from another INTJ.
Comment by Priyank — June 18, 2007 @ 8:22 am
Hi
This is amazing work on your part. You have put in quite a bit of effort into creating such a comprehensive page about INTJs. Keep it up:).
Comment by Jasleen — June 20, 2007 @ 8:10 pm
Jasleen - thanks for the comments! I find lot of people viewing this post and jumping to one of the links, but as you can see, very few commenting!
Your comments are received with gratitude. I will keep enhancing this post to include anything new and useful I find for INTJs.
Comment by mahendrap — June 27, 2007 @ 12:36 pm
Greetings from a teenage INTJ (16 years old, to be precise).
Great post, very insightful.
I’m more of a musical type of INTJ. Can’t get enough of Thrash/Progressive Metal.
Comment by areskratos — July 7, 2007 @ 11:22 am
Areskratos: Thanks! I will definitely post more links on music related to INTJs if I find any…
Comment by mahendrap — July 7, 2007 @ 3:52 pm
thank you very much.its very good indeed
Comment by anjith — July 12, 2007 @ 8:05 pm
Thanks Mahendra, this is great! I’m an INTJ too. I lean a bit toward INFJ, as well. My T and F are closest of the pairs. I have written a lot of stuff on my site that may appeal to INTJ’s including a page specifically on personality types. It’s great to meet another INTJ, and thanks for putting those links together. You’re right it’s really sporadic trying to find INTJ resources. Same thing I noticed that led me to make my page.
Comment by Howard — July 22, 2007 @ 8:48 am
Hey Howard, thanks a lot. Your writeup on personality types is quite encouraging. And yes, it is always good to meet another INTJ!
Comment by mahendrap — July 22, 2007 @ 1:47 pm
Mahendra,
Thanks for the collection of links and resources - very interesting and useful. Your page is very attractively done, BTW.
Comment by Embry McKee — July 26, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
Thanks, Embry! I wouldn’t take credit for the page design though - it is just a standard WordPress template.
Comment by mahendrap — July 26, 2007 @ 11:42 pm
Hi Mahendra, I came across your blog while trying to find more links to add to my own resource list on my forum: http://intjforum.com/YaBB.pl?num=1188889304
In particular I like Wayne State College’s profile which focuses on careers: http://www.wsc.edu/advising_services/career_planning/exploration/personality_careers/intj/
Best Fit Type’s description at http://www.bestfittype.com/intj.html
and this page which is split into 3 sections: http://www.dheth.com/cjheth/intjmain.html,
Comment by Jezebel — September 8, 2007 @ 10:56 am
I found your site while looking for information that might help me understand the man I love better - he’s an INTJ. I am so impressed with the work you’ve done on this. I’m an INFJ and particularly loved the references for Introversion. Thanks!
Comment by Syd — September 29, 2007 @ 5:51 pm
Hey there dudes. You wanted a comment out of me, eh? Well you got one… from an INTJ, of course. I enjoy all the links and dialogue, of course, and wanted to let you know you’re appreciated. So.
Appreciate, appreciate, ra ra ra.
There you go. Maybe I’ll be back, I can’t give you a good estimated probability right now. :p
Comment by Ichimonji10 — October 13, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
Ichimonji10: thank you so much for visiting and commenting. Also, thanks for the appreciation. You know, we INTJs really do need to learn that art!
Comment by mahendrap — October 14, 2007 @ 12:45 pm
Thanks for the index. I found a few I haven’t seen before. It doesn’t seem like much ongoing work or research is being made available on types in general, which is disappointing.
Comment by Tracey — February 12, 2008 @ 11:20 pm
hello hello from a teenage INTJ. 14 to be presise. I am quite into arts and english, but as mostly potrayed also science.
the whole ‘ no feelings’ or ‘hides feelings’ thing doesnt cum naturally. i was mafe this way through poor friendships and a tough yet not bad enoug hto complain child hood.
Comment by gab! — February 22, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Tracey: Thanks! You are right - it seems this field of research has gone out of favor. Unfortunate, isn’t it?
Gab: I’m not sure if the hiding feeling aspect of an INTJ’s personality comes out of one’s upbringing or out of one’s basic personality. While both factors are obviously at play, study suggests that INTJs tend to suppress their feelings.
Comment by mahendrap — March 8, 2008 @ 10:18 pm
Thanks! This was really helpful. I appreciate all the work you put into it.
I think that, with me, the hiding feeling thing is just personality, but of course I can’t speak for anyone else.
~Dragontongue
Comment by Dragontongue — March 18, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
it is difficult to be an intj especially if you are a female in india cos the normal behaviour of an intj is considered to be wierd and most often we get treated like a social outcast…i always thought i was a bit different which prompted me to understand my personality and if that was normal …i took the online test when i read the description of intj i felt it did fit me pretty well and has helped me to understand myself and others!!!
Comment by shilpa — March 20, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
Dragontongue: Thanks! It is great when people acknowledge the effort I put behind this. I wish you all the best as an INTJ!
Shilpa: Yes, I can understand. Being an INTJ in India would be quite difficult. A social outcast - you bet! Even as male, I get such a treatment, I can only imagine how it must be for a female. Understandin yourself and others is the key, as you’ve rightly pointed out.
Comment by mahendrap — March 22, 2008 @ 5:18 pm
thank you
Comment by Erin — April 7, 2008 @ 2:36 am
How wonderful to have found you and all these resources on being an INTJ. I stumbled upon you through a link on another blog. Your blog looks quite interesting, and I look forward to exploring.
Comment by LazyBuddhist — April 7, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
Erin, LazyBuddhist - thank you!
Comment by mahendrap — April 20, 2008 @ 7:40 am
Mahendra, are you aware of the Forer effect?
Comment by Amit — April 22, 2008 @ 6:10 am
thnx buddy..
saved lot of time for me…
really appreciate ure hardwok..
Comment by Fazin Ummer — May 29, 2008 @ 11:21 pm