INTJ vs INTP - which one are you? 

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I have confirmed once again that I am an INTP and not an INTJ but I am sure that I will start questioning it once again tomorrow.

As an INTP I plan to plan, and plan my plan - but rarely actually plan...

INTJ's are just INTP's that actually get shit done.

So basically when intps stop procrastinating they become intjs.

"An INTJ will go out dressed in dark, an INTP will go out like they dressed in the dark" Damn why you got to do us like that man 😂😂😂😂 (it's true though)

As an outsider ISTP, I realized a pattern: - INTJs are mostly fine with the idea of their type. (Ni) They accept the result and glorify themselves. (Te & Fi) - INTPs are always questioning whether their type actually suits them or not. (Ti & Ne) Constant identity crisis with a hint of melancholy. (Si)

I’ll keep questioning my MBTI type for the rest of my life probably - INTP

I'm a INTP and the things I've built/created in the world are breathtaking! Only they never left my brain.

Mate it's simple. If you work, you're an INTJ. If not, you're an INTP.

People makes me feel like I'm suposed to be a genius when I'm an INTP but really I analyze things in the most useless way possible that seriously won't help me with the work I should do. Like I should work on a project and I'm searching for studies on it but then I notice some completely different study that has nothing to do with the topic of my project and start focusing on that because I'm curious so I end up procrastinating, learning about the new topic but the project I need to do stays untouched...

INTJs: Goal-orientated - Narrow down ideas, with a specific goal in mind. Less flexible. - Does this work? (pragmatic) - Perfectionists in the sensory realm. INTPs: Bogged down in the details - Branch off ideas - Defer decision-making, very adaptable and improvising. - Why does it work? (Analysis)

Everytime I take a MBTI test I always end up with a 5 - 3 % difference ratio on the P/J scale. I relate to different aspects of their cognitive functions so I don't know if I'm just an organized and somehow focused INTP or a unmotivated and lazy INTJ. I swear I'm in the middle of their flaws and strengths.

I'm sure many INTP's, like myself, have mistyped themselves as INTJ's at some point, but not the other way around for some reason.

I would rather die than not know how the cube works. Me, an INTP

I’m an INT[?]. I have ADHD. I’m INTP off my medication, INTJ on it. I also get more J as I age, I notice. At some point you realize sitting on your thumb and philosophizing isn’t going to help you reach your goals.

INTJ here. Very accurate video indeed. I would also like to add some more points: 1) INTJs are very impatient in general because they just can't wait to get something done, and then relax later. Where as INTPs are very patient (almost "too" patient in my opinion) because they just go with their own flow, take their jolly sweet time and do not like to be hurried. 2) INTPs are very caring and want you to feel like you are important for them. INTJs on the other hand are quite self centered, and don't usually understand it. 3) INTJs want it to work, where as INTPs want to know why it works. 4) INTJs have "object issues" (they are more irritated at things that won't work rather than a confrontation), where as INTPs have "self issues" (they suffer more from their identity issues or public realtions rather than harmless objects) 5) INTJs are generally bossy and do not like to be controlled, where as INTPs are like a grown up child who are very sweet in general.

Yoo, this video was actually hilarious to me lmao. The "INTPs are at least trying not to be as weird as they are" and the "While INTJs go out dressed in dark, INTPs looks like they got dressed in the dark" comments killed me

Also if you often start typing a comment then discard it, you are most likely an INTP. I usually get lost in my own words so i cancel it mostly.

“ When you hit creative block ask an INTP. They have the answers, and random obscure facts that will start a conversation that will keep you from finishing your work ” INTJ

I am an intj, but always find I am constantly questioning my type, however this isn’t particular normal behaviour from an intj, just curious to see if anyone else has this issue.

When he said "5000 Wikipedia articles later" as an INTP I felt it Edit: "INTPs can look like they got dressed in the dark." Bro you didn't have to come for me with such harsh truths hahaha...😅

you should talk about the intp intj combo, never met one without the other. it looks like these two types attract each other more than types do. just think about the two guys in the back of the class who dont talk to anyone but themselves, they are that combo guaranteed.

As an INTP, I tend to care about what clothes I wear to some point. I do because I mean to look like an image of who I am inside. And since I believe myself to be extensively unique and somehow superior, I often look artistic and classy. Therefore I stand out of the crowd and grab both wanted and unwanted attention. To clear it up, I do look weird, but in an admirable way.

"an INTP will go out like they dressed in the dark" I am offended -An INTP with good fashion sense

“You can never be so sure” -Random INTP Edit: I’m not trying to be offensive

I've considered myself as an INTJ. Your first example, I picked the INTP example. The second example, I picked the INTJ example. Now I'm confused.

My husband is an INTP and I am an INTJ. Without applying anything I knew about MBTI, I have always described our goals as him as expansive and imaginative (the brilliant ideas man) and I as providing a more 'grounding' role to those ideas (manifesting the resources and time-table necessary for the idea decided most worthy of the time spent). It is a great combination but it can hit several snags in production. There have been times where my INTP husband has just wanted to explore concepts and I mistakenly, took all the ideas seriously and started poking holes in them (in my attempt to try to identify and iron out any issues beforehand). I had to learn to just appreciate staying with him in the intellectual realm when he was in such a mood, instead of trying to make everything a reality and envision how it would run "on the ground". Now, I try to make sure I can detect what the conversation leans towards and, if unsure, I ask if what we're talking about is something that he would want to 'do' in real life.

That was the most clever way I have seen to get people to subscribe esp. the "you can always unsubscribe later", kudos to you.

Hopefully this helps some of you narrow down your type more!

We just finished watching this together and before you even said anything He (INTP) said: It would drive me crazy not to know how that thing works! I (ENTJ) said: Who cares? Just use it. Really enjoyed this one. You're great at explaining the subtleties.

Very well explained and easy to understand and short (didn't have the time to get bored or be distracted since new information kept being introduce at "right moment" and after being explained in a straightforward manner).

I've only watched two of your videos about my type INTJ and you instantly became my favourite expert on the topic. Exemplary breakdown my friend. First rate on all accounts. Consider yourself Liked, Shared, Subscribed, and Notification Belled.

"INTJs often start off with a goal in mind and ask themselves how do I get there? They will also simulate future options, possibilities, and scenarios but instead they ask themselves how can I use this situation to get closer to my aim? Or does this fit into my plan or not?" As an INTJ, I can confirm that you have accurately elaborated my personality type. Planning has always been my routine and I always facilitate simulations in my mind to get a view of what would happen with my established strategy. You're absolutely right when you said that INTJs are not "lovable" and "quirky".

I’ve taken the test at different points in my life and always end up with a 49-51 ratio on the PJ scale, sometimes I’ve ended up an INTP and others an INTJ. I can relate to a lot of the things in this video to be honest.

Nice argument at the end. I wasn't going to subscribe, but since I'd never had anyone make a case before, i felt endeared and compelled. And of course, i liked the video or it wouldn't have made a difference. Keep up the good work. Best analysis & delivery of mbti content so far. ;)

This is one of the best*, or the best% video on this topic I have ever seen! (* I can't decide which)

Just an INTP anecdote about how I notice Ti working in my life: My parents are currently renovating our house and I'm frequently forced to help out, and in the last 3 days, I've been forced to work on major plumbing and electrical projects (my dad's a knowledgeable guy) and I know nothing about plumbing or electrical myself. My first response to having to do this work was apathy, as I just want to sit and watch youtube. But, once I was involved in the process of having to wire a switched outlet, I became really engaged with the problem and wanting to figure out how it worked as much as possible so we could find a solution. This was a pattern of initial apathy because I was overwhelmed by how little I knew about these topics, but once I was forced into them and learned a lot, trying to solve new problems became really interesting. To sum up, INTPs experience a lot of apathy when it comes to things they don't already know much about, but can really become obsessed with why things work once they establish a baseline of knowledge.

INTP here, no question about it. So non-goal-oriented that it's almost a handicap. More interested in understanding money than in having money. I used to dress exclusively in military surplus because it was cheap and practical. At some point my Fe got worried about my appearance, so I started wearing a tweed suit instead. Now I've found a middle ground; slim black jeans with slim black hoodie. Thanks for the video, well formulated as always.

I'm so glad to have come across this channel.

This explains so much! My dad is INTJ and I'm INTP and we've always been very similar in a lot of things, but still there were things, that never clicked the same for us. This makes so much sense now!

More INTJ videos!

INTJ's dress in dark, Intp's dress in the dark :)) That's a very good one. I will quote you on this :). Also, it isnt that we cant dress well, but : 1) the effort to pick and buy clothes is too much for us because 2) we value people for who they are not how they appear and we want to be valued the same way.

You’re brilliant and right on. Love your real life examples. So helpful. Thank you, thank you.

Amazing ability to breakdown types and explaining them. I have an INTJ friend and this is exactly what he's like. . Thank you sir.

"5,000 Wikipedia articles later, and you have... not finished the video" I CACKLED IT'S SO TRUE I did something akin to this literally two hours ago

You've pinpointed us INTJ s extremely well. You really did some homework this time. And this without even bringing in the word 'villian'. I'm very proud of you, video well done. And no, I'm not unsubscribing later because you always have interesting things to say.

Just binged most of your videos. Good sense of humor. If I cared more I’d probably be triggered over some of the comments but I’m not the type. You’re worthy of a subscribe sir. Also, we’re lovable! Damnit! People either LOVE or hate me. Rarely have experienced indifference from those that actually get to know me. Thankfully more love than hate. And sometimes they hate because they love. That makes sense in my head.

INTJs Ni and Te makes them have a narrowing style of thinking. They take a bunch of things and they can simplify them to find the end result or solution in no time INTPs Ti and Ne on the other hand makes them have a broadening style of thinking. They can take one thing and expand it out into many different concepts to create abstract ideas and thoughts

This year with the amount of essays I had to write I realized that I was much slower than my peers. I had ideas, I analyzed very well and I was able to plan what I wanted to do but when it came to writing I couldn’t write 100 words a day at first. I always got stuck on the meanings of the words, if the information I had was true, that I know what I was talking about. These essays are not life changing but when I become interested in stating my point of view, eveything I had to write should be true or reflect me perfectly. I know that isnt a good way of thinking but itdoesn’t feel right if I don’t make sure of these points. It creates such unnecessary stress but I can’t avoid it. I dont know what I should do.

Either way, us ENTP love y'all.

Now THAT is the way to get more subscribers! If I wasn't already subscribed, I would totally subscribe after hearing that at the end!

You are indeed a great teacher. I do not know my exact type but I really find your videos very easy to comprehend and calming. Not loud. I hope one day I'll get my "type" too 😌

I an INTJ dating an INTP. We are COMPLETELY different! I did a PhS in Philosophy and Logic and to quickly break to myth around logic, it's not analytically at all. Logic is nothing like math and requires an insane amount of creativity. In logic you tend to have one goal, similar to how INTJs narrow in on one thing. You're give 'rules' which are really the possibilities INTJs focus on. The goal of logic is to reach the goal in the most efficient way within the bounds of the rules. Which seems analytical, but really you can reach the goal 100 different ways. Anyways, when my partner and I get into arguments, 99% of the time it's me telling him: "Focus on ONE thing at a time!" It's hilarious, he gets so lost in trying to understand things he loses sight of why he's doing something. I have an ENTP shadow side and he has an ENTJ shadow, shit gets real when stress kicks in.

Hmmm... I think when an INTJ is in leisure mode, or does not have a specific goal in mind, like when he's just wasting time in an airport, he becomes an INTP and focuses on analyzing stuff and collecting information. A real life example, I've recently discovered online shopping (yeah, I'm late in the game) and as an INTJ initially I just clicked and paid and that's it, done! No need to know all these other possibilities. Then, during a boring day with nothing specific to do, I just thought why not explore this online shopping app. Likewise, when I don't have anything to do, I like to walk around and discover random little things in my neighborhood, like an Indian grocery and a hole in the wall Chinese restaurant. Otherwise I don't really care. However, all this information will be stored for future use. In fact, my INTJ mind deliberately tries to find a way to use these collected information, or else I bury them in the deep recesses of my memory, because my mind dismisses them as unimportant. Which is why, I think, the little details I collect find their way into my writing. Information can't just sit in an INTJ mind, but needs to be useful for a goal. What do you think, fellow INTJs?

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This is brilliant! I did a test when I was a teenager and got INTJ so have just identified as that ever since (knowing that some were borderline but not knowing which). I took a test today close to 10 years later and got INTP with a 51/49 split on P v J. I’ve now fallen into that rabbit hole and this video has finally confirmed that I am an INTP. So many of your points resonated with me, particularly being the “warmest machine” or getting dressed in the dark! I would also want to know how that thing works and see what else it could do..!! Thank you for finally helping me understand myself! Liked and subbed!

Yup... I still feel like both. Sometimes I'm super decisive and have a concrete goal, sometimes I get side tracked and go of on a tangent to find out how things work. But I do think my dominant personality is intj

Weird. I really am an INTJ. And a Goth... I have an arsenal of black dresses. Also, I tell people I'll never change for them or anyone which is what you have described. Thanks for this.

I did two personality tests . I was INTP in one and INTJ in the other . The INT part were well into the 70-80% range . But the P and J were like 49-51 range . I guess it means you can become INTP and INTJ according to different circumstances

Me alone: INTP Me with other people: INTJ

Yeah... I'm an INTP.

5,000 Wikipedia articles later....🤣 That's so me.

So very helpful! This has also been reminder for me not to beat myself up too much-INTP . Thank you for making these videos!

definitely an INTP before INTJ after hearing that example---100% a tendency to take things apart indefinitely to the point that it's detrimental and unproductive

My brother (and a lot of people too) often complain about me being child-like and way too hyper - INTP

Thank you. This was the only video on this topic that didn't waste my time

“INTJs look like they dress dark, INTPs look like they got dressed in the dark” That one part was all I needed to affirm my seating as an INTP. I’ve always ever since getting the results questioned which of the two I am, since I have many similar traits of an INTJ, but I just couldn’t put my finger on which of the two I was more of, but that quote might have been what I needed lol.

OMG I laughed out load (and I'm an INTJ, can you imagine) because you nailed my and my INTP husband's clothing habits so correctly. "INTJ will go out dressed in dark, INTPs will look like they got dressed in the dark". I really do have mainly dark clothes and my husband will take the first shirt he finds, even if it looks like it has been taken from under the dog and his proper clothes are prepared in the wardrobe.

INTJs like to dress dark and INTPs look like they've dressed in the dark!!! Funny ..!!

This was fascinating to watch as someone who is interchangeably an INTP and INTJ. I find that I have both of the traits in most of the examples but how I use them is very situational.

I love all your videos! Thank you for so much amazing insight.

I don’t get how people get confused over the two. They’re completely different!

I have a friend who is such a textbook INTP, everyone in my town has heard of her as she has a very mysterious vibe like you mentioned. But in real life you see she’s really nowhere near as ‘cool’ as people think she is and she knows it! She has extreme social anxiety. Such a bizarre dichotomy. Really into conspiracy theories too 😂😂 I would love to see a video on INFJ vs INFP and INFJ vs INTP (that’s always the one I wonder about!)

INTP here. This video was done really well. Thank you for providing a non-biased video on the INTP (& INTJ). A true struggle to find.

as a primarily INTJ who has sometimes also tested as an INTP (like 5% of the time. i was a psych major in college and have taken the MBTI MULTIPLE times), i feel like i have an EXTRAORDINARILY INTIMATE/PERSONAL perspective of BOTH sides of this... as far as how they approach nearly EVERY aspect of life... think of perspective/approach to ANYthing as though its trapped in/part of a funnel. INTPs are EXPANSIVE - they start at the narrow end of the funnel and work their way out. they see ALL OF THE POSSIBILITIES (and beyond). INTJs are REDUCTIVE - they start at the wide part of the funnel and are GREAT at boiling things down to their most essential/crucial aspects.

I think with xNTPs, it’s possible to enjoy fashion and experimenting with clothes, and still look bad or eccentric while doing it. Us ENTPs may enjoy it more, being Ne doms, because it’s a way of expressing creativity. I love experimenting and putting different combos together. Also, I think ultimately that having tertiary Fe forces us to put a little bit more thought into our outfits than maybe the INTPs do. Like, I can’t always be bothered to make the effort, but I feel a slight sense of shame when I don’t. INTPs may not even realize that they’re underperforming fashion-wise. Which is adorable. I just want to squeeze them until their eyes pop out. INTPs and INTJs, both need squeezing.

This was SUCH an informative and interesting video. I always feel like after I watch your vids I understand mbti so much better even though I've been into this stuff for years

As an INTJ, yes I agree with this explanation of the two types. Excellent job explaining. Thank you.

Thank you for solving this dilemma that has long plagued me.

This is by far one of the most simplified thus clearest videos on this topic. I am an INTJ and even before you 'typed' the options I knew exactly what I would pick or do. It's people who don't understand the cognitive functions properly that seem to have a hard time differentiating the two very different types. The only real crisis I've been through was trying to figure out if I was Ni or Te dom.

I like how deep you know the intps you help me understand the way people react to intps in general you also help me understand myself more, this channel is the best when it comes to mbti information. Idk if that comes out messy but keep it up 👍 can't wait for your next video

I enjoy your approach to describing the differences between the personality types and the functions. Thanks. INTP

Awesome video, plus two points to the algorithm

Absolutely love the examples :D

That was a very good video, the best on this topic that I've seen so far, I think. I used to be really confused about my type because I would always compare myself to my friend that I thought was an INTJ. Now, that I think about this, she seems to be just a very hardworking INTP. On the other hand, I'm a great example of an INTJ procrastinator (not fun, it's hard to end projects on time).

This was a great video ! Subscribed !

I already knew I am an INTP, but this video opened my eyes about a thing. Listening you talking about how INTP's are more oriented in understanding than doing, and how they can teach to others, made me wonder about my possible future as a teacher. I am 25 and still a university student, always struggling to find my way in life, and maybe this is what I needed to listen. But I'm an INTP, I will probably change my mind or fill my head with doubts in 2 days hahaha. But thanks for this video, seriously!

Can you please make a Video on whether you are an INTP or an ENTP?? That would be so helpful ❤️

Very good video. I'm an INTP with an INTJ fiancee. We have our similarities but the way we operate is very different. Most of the confusion comes from not knowing the cognitive functions, we don't share a single one in the top 4. As an example, she sometimes writes blogs and am trying to write a book. INTJ- She has like 10 articles out INTP- whilst I'm trying to discover the underlying system behind writing styles to perfect the first paragraph of my first chapter (it's going well). INTJ- She has plans and when something unexpected happens she is completely stressed and paralyzed. INTP- I don't plan and if something unexpected happens I improvise and find a solution using the systems I have created through analysis ahead of time. INTJ- When she talks it's always for a specific reason and she assumes everyone is like that, making her question my motives when I'm just exploring ideas. INTP- I usually have just one motive, to understand, and I will notice something interesting in a conversation and stop and start explaining it, which makes her puzzled and ask me "and why are you telling me this? what is your point?" There is no way you can be in between one and the other, if you think you're on the line in between them then you haven't looked into the Jungian functions enough. Forget about the Myers-Briggs test and just the 4 letters, that last 1 letter difference completely reverses the introversion/extroversion of each function and changes whether a sensing or a judging function is primary. We share NO functions. If you think "I'm an INTX but do that too" then know that everyone does everything sometime, consider how often you tend to do it. Get it right scrubs.

Very nice approach. I subscribed...

Wonderful analysis. Good job!

I always enjoy love who’s videos. As an INTJ I can easily see the difference between myself and him. Even so, it takes me a while to pull the trigger on “something I know I need to do.” The main reason I wait so long is because I want the freedom to be able to do it correctly and free from distractions in a world that is always attempting to force your attention elsewhere. I’ve managed to figure out a way to make enough money from home that I don’t have to leave to accomplish goals, which was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. Society is overall, a burden to me, and “consumers” don’t focus on their needs, but their wants. Which in my field, is what I have to exploit to accomplish anything. I have to bring to the forefront the impending doom of not listening to me to get results. It works very effective, but it doesn’t make anyone happy.

I’m an INTP who loves INTJs. They are literally the only personality type that makes me feel like I’ve got an upper hand socially. I mean that in the most loving possible way. They bring out my playful side.

Videos that break down and compare functions in types is where you, of RU-vidrs, win the gold medal.

Amazing breakdown much easier too tell the difference now!

This is the video I've been looking for.

"debatable" :))

Well-nuanced and articulate. Thanks.

I laughed my head off! Makes these complicated concepts easy to follow.