'What they do is use their skill. Much like someone with good knowledge in science may go on to become a Biology professor. Do they want to show off their knowledge because they're making it public?...|||When I said displaying talent I didn't mean any of these events. I meant selling CDs, playing roles in movies & such. Publicly using their talent. Not that I think these events are for showing off,...|||Truly talented. I don't think it's really up to anyone to determine who is truly talented. That's a matter of personal opinion.   Last I checked, the music/movie industry has more to do with making...|||??? What does this have to do? Showing off and displaying your talent in public are two different things.|||I don't think the article's author meant that intelligence was unattractive. They were most likely pointing out thatshowing off is unattractive, regardless of what the person is showing off. c: In...|||Probably ISTP. ESFJ second choice.|||No. I mean normally I don't spend much and I find no reason to do so when upset either. When I'm upset I just kinda, find something to get my mind off it. Usually go on the computer.|||Loss of control of any type over myself sounds pretty horrific to me. The abandonment of conscience also does. I can't stand the thought that there are people out there who can harm others without...|||Oh! If you are looking for music that sounds more like Ni, then perhaps Blindsided by Bon Iver? I suggested Lateralus because I think the lyrical content could relate to Ni. But I find that the...|||Oh, too many omg. Spencer Hastings (PLL), Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter), Amy Pond (Doctor Who) & possibly Hanji Zoe (SNK). I am sure there are others.|||I think in the first two cases the mother should be allowed to make the choice between abortion or not, then. I want to say they should be allowed to make the choice for the third case, too... but, I...|||I'm pro-life in most cases. I think people should start taking responsibility for their own actions. It's not as if they don't know the consequences. Maybe you're not technically killing a baby, but...|||I always thought Lateralus by Tool was very Ni-dom.|||I think everyone takes the test because they're good as a starting point. But if, for example, you got a result that you don't think fits you/doesn't match up to your cognitive functions, it's...|||1. Why do you think you are INTJ? - Because my thought process matches up the functions. That's it, really. Also, there are some INTJ descriptions that I relate to completely. I was questioning a...|||Mostly yes, when I'm in a good mood! It's a nice way of showing affection without talking, even with friends. I used to cuddle with my ENFP & ESTJ friends often.|||http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv3Gtf94o6w|||Ah, no. I don't believe in soulmates. It's a really nice concept, even if you tweak the generalized idea a little Such as 1) The possibility of having multiple soulmates. 2) That these soulmates do...|||I can't usually go outside at night because of my very paranoid parents, haha. But I do like to stand in front of the house on my own and look at the stars when I can, or maybe put on some music and...|||If you think she wants a relationship at the current moment, I think you should tell her so directly at the right time. No beating around the bush, I think INTJs are usually intolerant of it. Also, I...|||The octopus makes me think of Enneagram Type 5, but I have no idea why.|||Pilates & astronomy!|||The only actual phobia I have is a phobia of worms. I didn't know this until my brother refused to get one out of my room and I got seriously hysterical.  But I do have lots of small fears. I don't...|||Too many. Generally I hate responses that don't mean anything at all. Such as, Oh, or OK. Is that all you have to say, really? I also really dislike it when someone asks me what I'm doing, just...|||I don't like the use of the word quality in this topic. I don't understand why my/any INTJ's ideal topics for conversations should be more quality than anyone else's. But, moving on. I do feel...|||When you get upset when someone turns you down on a debate, lol. Happens to me all the time, I go all awh seriously in my head :P|||Perhaps not immortality but a longer life span. 100-200 years more than the usual? I feel immortality would get too lonely and boring after enough time. But with a longer life span one could...|||My classmates used to call me the human encyclopedia, haha. Funny to me, I don't really think I'm so.   My dad also says I actually enjoy arguing. I don't - but he takes it personally if, for...|||Merry Christmas everyone! :) The year's holidays weren't very special, ah... I felt sort of nostalgic, even. I think I began to compare to last year's which was much better. At least I got some money...|||I don't usually make new year's resolutions. My interests & way of thinking changes throughout the year, and there might be resolutions that have to be cancel out leaving me with, well, nothing haha....|||Spy: ISTP Villain: INxJ  Rock Star: ExTP Knight: ISTJ Princess: ENFJ Bodyguard: ESTJ Heir to a Large Company: ESTJ Martyr: ENFJ Soldier: ISTJ Overprotective Parent: ESFJ|||Bolded/underlined the ones I identified with. Hope it helps!|||Some alone time is definitely a need for me. This was troublesome because my family is very, very close and me wanting to be alone was always taken as a personal offense. But they've gotten better...|||I scored a 14/20. The cheeks and eyes were the most helpful in detecting the fake smiles, I think I typed too many as fake, though. Wonder why, LOL. Typically better at detecting fake smiles in RL...|||I think you haven't properly identified the problem here. The issue is not his personality type, nor is it the solution to change his type. He sounds like he's mentally unstable. I think the best...|||I always write notes in class, but it's because they pretty much make us haha, since our school doesn't have textbooks. I am a visual learner, though. Maybe I'm used to it, but I find the best way...|||Yes, I think in past years I seemed to them the no-fun-allowed type and it stuck haha. But it doesn't affect me much, so no, I've never made an attempt to change it.|||I've only watched the TV series, so I wasn't sure who Clarice was! Looked her up though and apparently she'll be in upcoming seasons... I should watch out for that. :-)  Ohh, alright, I see. See if...|||“The Answer to the Great Question... Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is... Forty-two,' said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.   The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, one of my...|||I'm very fond of the Hannibal series - which has Dr. Hannibal Lecter (INTJ) & Will Graham *INFJ). The dynamic is fantastic, and it has such a clever plot!   And off-topic here but, for BBC's...|||I have a small group of friends that I'm usually around but I don't consider any of them best friends. The only person I would call my best friend is a guy I met in band two years ago. He's an ENFP...|||I scored True Neutral as well. Scored highest in neutral in all the fields. So, very neutral :P|||I suppose Is might relate to this more, if anyone at all. This is a problem I always struggle with after school breaks - Thanksgiving, winter, summer, etc. The longer I'm away, the worse it is.   I...|||Hey there, welcome to the boards : )|||I am also a type 4 INTJ. 4w3 with sp/sx c:|||Not an easy task at all! I recently did a really thorough clean-up of my room and threw out several things I didn't need or wasn't using. Except for the books - I always think I will probably...|||Hesitated to post here at first since I am not an expert with MBTI. :P I would suggest that you read about/take a test on the cognitive functions. Type is not always clear by reading about the...|||My goal in life is to someday become a professional then have my own family, be stable & happy. My current goal is to finish my high school education and get out of this crappy town I live in, haha....|||I have more male friends than female friends, yes. While I'm in school & band I prefer talking to the guys in general. I find that at least the ones I hang around don't talk about topics I don't care...|||It's normal to be distracted by YouTube videos and video games on occasion, though it can become a problem when it interferes with your goals/more important matters. I'd say if you dedicated some...'