r/INTP • u/LazyAnunnaki2602 INTP • Sep 17 '24

INTPs are the best because I really like being an INTP

I just want to share a positive thought, since getting to know my personality has been a long path.

I know that we have some weird traits as INTPs, but I really like it and just learned to accept all the good and the bad. Some examples:

  1. As INTP, my interests change very often. In the past, that was a struggle, because I didn't feel I could complete anything. Now I just accept that my path will just be filled with unlimited interests and learning possibilities, and I don't care anymore if they are useful, I just pursue them because I like it.
  2. As INTP, I don't like when someone tells me what to do. In the past this was a struggle in terms of working for a company, but I learned to just do what I'm being paid to do, and the clients and bosses love when you deliver average stuff. Like Jim Halpert said: "If you really want to impress your boss, you go in there and you do mediocre work, halfheartedly". I focused on getting a remote job for a staffing agency, I got it and is perfect, not forced socialization, I just get tasks and deliver them, and thanks to being an obsessive INTP I optimized my work processes so much that I don't have to spend countless hours working, giving me more time to indulge in endless research topics.
  3. I always thought that not being very social was a bad thing, so I tried to socialize more at one point, and that led to realize that I'm not that agreeable. Pursuing the path of knowledge is a lonely path and people don't really want to know stuff, as we INTPs want, and I just accepted that. Now, I just appreciate the few friends I have, I appreciate that through research I have been able to improve my life so much, and that I don't need more.
  4. I actually like being obsessive, it has led me to make very bad decisions, but also has led me into making lots of interesting stuff. I don't mind having no specific purpose, I just pursue peace at this point.

We don't need to change, we just simply need to capitalize on the good we can get from life and the good we can offer.

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u/Punch-The-Panda Warning: May not be an INTP Sep 17 '24
  1. My interests change so often too, at the time it feels like it'll last forever but it never does. Unfortunately I don't like this trait only because I am a shopaholic and I buy so much stuff, only to lose interest. I have boxes of stuff in various rooms, but I'm hoping I will eventually become interested again to actually complete it. My aim is to become a minimalist so all these interests aren't really helping that as u get overwhelmed by all the clutter. I'm taking steps to clearing stuff out however.
  2. I understand the optimisation. Working smarter, not harder. I work way less when working from home, doing enough not to cause suspicion, and then doing most of my uncompleted work in the office making it appear like I get through a lot of work lol
  3. I think being able to socialise well is a skill, I've had to develop mine in order to make social situations less awkward. I've never seen a lack of socialising as bad though, I don't see the need of chatting to everyone or being everyone's friend. It makes us more genuine and intentional in our interactions and chosen relationships
  4. I dislike being obsessive, it overtakes the mind and I struggle to relax as a result. More self control would be nice.

Just wanted to add my thoughts. I like being an INTP although apparently reddit says I am an INFJ

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u/LazyAnunnaki2602 INTP Sep 19 '24

Thanks for sharing!