5 Signs You're Actually An ISTJ

Summary

This video discusses the often misunderstood ISTJ personality type, focusing on five key signs that may indicate someone is an ISTJ. The speaker addresses misconceptions, such as the belief that ISTJs are rigid or solely routine-based. Instead, ISTJs possess strong internal worlds, vivid imaginations, and deep convictions rooted in introverted sensing and feeling. The video also highlights the role of extroverted thinking in their competence-driven nature and explores their struggles with extroverted intuition. The speaker encourages self-reflection for those questioning their type, offering valuable insights into ISTJ cognition.

Takeaways

• 😀 ISTJ is often misunderstood as a cognitive type, especially when people stereotype them as hyper-organized or workaholics.
• 🤔 Introverted sensing in ISTJs isn't about routines; rather, it's about vivid internal experiences and reflections.
• 🧠 ISTJs are emotionally reflective, spending a lot of time with their introverted feeling, which helps them maintain internal consistency and integrity.
• 💼 ISTJs tend to use their extroverted thinking to establish competency in external environments, often striving for improvement and high standards.
• 😌 Many ISTJs prefer peace and reflection, contrary to the stereotype of them being rigid rule enforcers.
• 📈 The ISTJ's extroverted thinking allows them to analyze external systems and make strategic decisions, making them effective leaders in various roles.
• 🙅‍♂️ ISTJs often stand firm in their beliefs and convictions, unaffected by social pressures or emotional manipulation from others.
• 😐 Socially, ISTJs can struggle with small talk and may have stiff or monotone expressions, leading to awkward interactions.
• 🔍 ISTJs are more holistic thinkers, often using intuitive patterns and general principles rather than detailed, mathematical logic.
• 🌌 ISTJs are sometimes drawn to mysticism and the philosophical, having a natural sense of wonder and awe that influences their thinking.

Q & A

What is the common misconception about ISTJs that the speaker addresses?

The speaker argues that ISTJs are often misunderstood as routine-based, rigid individuals with a hyper-organizational work ethic. This stereotype focuses more on their external behaviors rather than understanding the internal cognitive functions that drive their actions.

What is the first sign that someone might be an ISTJ, according to the speaker?

The first sign is having a strong and vivid internal world, where ISTJs spend time reflecting and engaging with their introverted sensing (Si) and introverted feeling (Fi) functions. This internal focus may manifest as a preference for personal introspection over external routines.

How do ISTJs differ from ISFJs, despite sharing the Si function?

ISTJs and ISFJs differ in their dominant function pairings. While ISTJs use Si-Fi (introverted sensing paired with introverted feeling), ISFJs operate with Si-Ti (introverted sensing paired with introverted thinking). This difference means their cognitive focus and internal values vary significantly.

What role does extroverted thinking (Te) play in the personality of an ISTJ?

Extroverted thinking (Te) serves as a supporting function for ISTJs, helping them navigate and structure the external world. This function drives their need for competence, high standards, and a results-oriented mindset, often leading them to focus on external metrics for self-assessment.

Why might ISTJs be seen as natural strategists?

ISTJs' ability to use extroverted thinking to analyze external information and their vigilance in scanning for potential risks make them excellent strategists. They consider multiple perspectives and account for long-term consequences, making them effective at complex decision-making.

How can the stereotype of ISTJs being 'stuck in their ways' arise?

This stereotype can emerge when ISTJs are under stress or experiencing high levels of responsibility. In such states, their extroverted intuition (Ne) function may become overly cautious, leading them to eliminate possibilities and stick rigidly to familiar approaches to maintain stability.

What is the 'Ne-Fe blind spot' for ISTJs?

The 'Ne-Fe blind spot' refers to ISTJs' lower emphasis on extroverted intuition (Ne) and extroverted feeling (Fe). This means they may struggle with considering multiple abstract possibilities or understanding the emotional expectations of others, making them less flexible in social settings.

Why are ISTJs often perceived as lacking humor or social grace?

Due to their lower prioritization of Fe and their focus on internal consistency, ISTJs may struggle with more nuanced social interactions, such as small talk or humor. Their communication can appear flat or direct, which may lead to misconceptions about their warmth or approachability.

What is the holistic thinking style of ISTJs?

Contrary to the stereotype of ISTJs being detail-oriented, they often think in holistic patterns and general overviews. They prefer cyclical logic and intuitive thinking rather than focusing on micro-level precision, making them more attuned to broader principles and overarching themes.

What types of interests might ISTJs have due to their holistic and intuitive nature?

ISTJs, due to their more intuitive and generalist thinking, may be drawn to topics like mysticism, philosophy, or the supernatural. These areas appeal to their preference for internal exploration and understanding concepts that cannot be easily defined by science or strict logic.

Outlines

00:00

🤔 Understanding the Misconceptions of ISTJs

The ISTJ personality type is often misunderstood, particularly in relation to introverted sensing (Si) and its perceived association with routines. The video explains that while some ISTJs may exhibit routine-driven behaviors, especially older generations, this is not inherently due to their Si dominance. Instead, ISTJs are more reflective and operate out of necessity rather than strict adherence to routines. Newer generations, in particular, are less bound by survival instincts and more comfortable with reflection. The stereotype of ISTJs as rigid and hyper-organized often overlooks their creative and peaceful sides, particularly their vivid imaginations and ability to escape into internal worlds, making them more abstract than commonly assumed.

05:01

🎭 Interactions Between Sensing and Feeling in ISTJs

This paragraph emphasizes the unique cognitive function pairing of introverted sensing (Si) and introverted feeling (Fi) in ISTJs. Contrary to popular belief, ISFJs and ISTJs do not share the same cognitive processes despite both using Si. While ISFJs use introverted thinking to compensate for their extroverted thinking, ISTJs rely more on introverted feeling to guide their experiences. This makes ISTJs more reflective, with a solid and consistent emotional core, often tied to their achievements and resilience. The paragraph highlights that ISTJs and INFPs share similar functions but approach self-concept and reflection differently, with ISTJs maintaining a stronger sense of continuity.

10:02

🏆 The Role of Extroverted Thinking in ISTJs

ISTJs use extroverted thinking (Te) to achieve external standards of competence, often balancing it with their more sensitive SiFi pairing. While they might appear focused on organization and authority, this is a mechanism to protect their vulnerable emotional core. The constant self-improvement associated with ISTJs stems from this extroverted thinking, pushing them to meet high personal and external standards. However, this focus on external competence can sometimes lead to a harsh self-assessment and neurotic tendencies, where they impose similar high standards on others. This competitive drive with themselves and the world around them is central to their cognitive process.

15:05

🔍 Vigilance and Strategic Thinking in ISTJs

This paragraph dives into the extroverted intuition (Ne) aspect of ISTJs, explaining how their need for external harmony can sometimes push them to adopt survivalist mindsets. ISTJs are frequently seen in leadership roles due to their strategic ability to analyze external situations comprehensively, considering various perspectives to make informed decisions. However, this heightened vigilance can cause stress and anxiety, leading to resistance to change in unhealthy ISTJ manifestations. This often results in the type being stereotyped as rigid and stubborn, though this trait primarily arises from their meticulous nature and a desire to minimize uncertainty.

😑 Struggles with Extroverted Feeling and Social Dynamics

ISTJs often have difficulty with extroverted feeling (Fe), leading to potential challenges in social interactions. While they are unwavering in their beliefs and integrity, their lower cognitive priority on Fe makes them less susceptible to emotional manipulation or external emotional pressures. This can make ISTJs come across as blunt or socially stiff, struggling with small talk or humor. Their communication may lack emotional reciprocity, and they can sometimes miss social cues like awkward silences. Nevertheless, ISTJs possess a warm and intimate core, albeit expressed in a more subdued manner compared to other types that prioritize Fe.

🔮 ISTJ's Holistic and Intuitive Thinking Style

The final paragraph highlights that contrary to popular belief, ISTJs are not necessarily hyper-detailed or mathematically precise in their thinking. Instead, their cognitive process is more holistic and general, often focusing on patterns and heuristics rather than dissecting precise details. This intuitive approach leads many ISTJs to be drawn towards mystical or philosophical subjects, appreciating concepts that transcend strict logic. Their action-oriented thinking style favors quick overviews rather than deep analysis, which aligns with their preference for cyclical thinking. Beneath their pragmatic exterior, ISTJs often harbor a sense of awe for the profound and the mystical.

Keywords

💡ISTJ

The ISTJ personality type refers to people characterized by their Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, and Judging preferences in the MBTI framework. The video explores common misconceptions about ISTJs, presenting them as reflective, independent individuals who are not strictly routine-bound as stereotypes often suggest. The video aims to debunk myths about ISTJs being rigid or workaholics, showing how they value peace, creativity, and introspection.

💡Introverted Sensing (Si)

Introverted Sensing is the dominant cognitive function of ISTJs, involving deep reflection on personal experiences and internal realities. In the video, it is discussed as being misunderstood; it is not just about routines but about maintaining a vivid, high-fidelity internal world that can feel more real than external reality. This function is essential in how ISTJs process the world, focusing on precision and consistency.

💡Extroverted Thinking (Te)

Extroverted Thinking is another cognitive function in ISTJs, focusing on external organization, competency, and meeting external standards. The video describes how this function helps ISTJs excel in strategic roles like management, where they can make decisions based on multiple variables. However, it can also lead to self-imposed high standards, causing stress when they feel they fall short.

💡Introverted Feeling (Fi)

Introverted Feeling is an important cognitive function for ISTJs, often involved in their deep emotional values and self-concept. The video explains that ISTJs’ emotional world is more consistent and concrete compared to other types, allowing them to develop strong convictions and integrity. Their Fi allows them to remain true to their values, even if it sometimes means they appear stubborn or rigid.

💡Extroverted Intuition (Ne)

Extroverted Intuition is a lesser-used function in ISTJs, related to how they explore potential possibilities and assess risks in the external world. In the video, this function is described as helping ISTJs remain vigilant and strategic, especially in decision-making and leadership roles. However, it can also cause stress, leading ISTJs to overcompensate by eliminating uncertainties to maintain control.

💡Routines

Routines are commonly associated with ISTJs, but the video challenges this stereotype by explaining that ISTJs don’t inherently rely on routines as a part of their cognitive process. Instead, routines may be used as tools by both introverts and extroverts for optimizing their lives, but they aren’t central to the cognitive functions of ISTJs. The video clarifies that newer generations of ISTJs may not be as routine-bound.

💡Survival Mode

Survival Mode refers to how some ISTJs, especially older generations, may become more extroverted and rigid in their behavior due to external pressures. In this state, ISTJs might adopt routines and hyper-vigilant attitudes to cope with stressful environments. The video discusses how this state can lead to misconceptions about ISTJs being workaholic or overly structured, while in reality, it’s a response to external stress.

💡Stereotypes

The video addresses various stereotypes associated with ISTJs, such as being rigid, overly organized, or workaholics. These stereotypes often miss the more nuanced aspects of ISTJ personalities, like their creativity, introspection, and emotional depth. The video aims to correct these misunderstandings by explaining that ISTJs are more complex and can be gentle, peace-loving individuals with strong internal values.

💡Holistic Logic

Holistic Logic refers to how ISTJs tend to approach thinking and problem-solving. Unlike the detailed, mathematical logic of INTJs, ISTJs prefer more intuitive, general principles or heuristics. The video explains that ISTJs are less focused on precise details and more on patterns or overall impressions, which can lead them to be philosophical and interested in mysticism or the supernatural.

💡Mysticism

Mysticism and the supernatural are areas where ISTJs might display interest, despite their pragmatic and grounded reputation. The video describes how ISTJs’ cognitive pairing of Si and Fi can make their internal world feel more real than external reality, leading them to be drawn toward mystical or philosophical ideas. This contrasts with stereotypes that cast ISTJs as strictly logical or detail-oriented.

Highlights

The ISTJ is often misunderstood, especially in terms of their introverted and reflective cognitive function.

ISTJs are not always routine-based individuals, contrary to common stereotypes; they focus more on reflecting in their internal world.

Younger generations of ISTJs tend to be less routine-bound and more reflective, using their introverted sensing for vivid imagination.

Introverted sensing doesn't necessarily equate to routine, as many ISTJs do not rely on routine in their daily lives.

Unlike ISFJs, who rely on systematic frameworks, ISTJs focus more on internal reflection and sensing to make sense of their experiences.

ISTJs can spend a lot of time exploring their emotions, values, and sense of self, often leading to strong convictions.

ISTJs and INFPs share the same cognitive functions, but they use them differently, with ISTJs focusing more on concrete reflections.

ISTJs are naturally independent individuals with strong convictions and integrity, not just routine-based workers.

ISTJs often hold themselves to high standards of competency, constantly competing with themselves to improve.

While ISTJs may exhibit vigilant and strategic traits, they also value peace and consistency in their personal lives.

ISTJs are often natural strategists, making complex decisions by evaluating all variables and managing external risks.

In stressful situations, ISTJs may become rigid or stubborn as they try to control their environment to avoid anxiety.

ISTJs are less likely to be swayed by external emotional manipulation, holding firm to their values and integrity.

Despite their reputation for being logical and precise, ISTJs often think in holistic, intuitive ways rather than focusing on micro-details.

Beneath their logical exterior, many ISTJs are drawn to mysticism and philosophy, finding awe and wonder in the unexplained.

Transcripts

here we go the IST today this is in my

opinion the most misunderstood cognitive

type and I've been really looking

forward to getting this video out I'm

going to give you five reasons to

consider why you yourself may actually

be an istj and hopefully to spell a myth

off too along the way and it is to those

of you who consider yourselves to be too

relaxed peace seeking and creative to be

this type that I dedicate the first sign

of this video I do so it's another one

that you may actually be an istj

intermitted sounds like dominance for

some reason people seem to associate a

highly introverted and reflective

function with a host of extroverted

implications people assign the istj

highly industrious work ethic bound

stereotypes but then say hey they still

don't like people so they must still be

introverts don't get me wrong there are

istjs especially among older Generations

who do conform to their workaholic hyper

organizational and routine bound

stereotype but they do so inspires their

dominant functions rather than because

of them due to the position of

introverted feeling within this type

isdjs may have traditionally been more

prone to manifestations of Divergent

subtypes

that is where an introvert is

essentially pushed to be more

extroverted usually associated with some

kind of survival mindset when the world

is falling apart introverts can become

hyper Vigilant as frankly they cannot

afford to take the time out for

themselves to be introverts people see

the Relentless hyper Vigilant

extroverted thinking

the routines that are necessary in order

for a Divergent introvert to be able to

sustain any amount of prolonged

extraversion slap an intermitted sensing

label on it and call it a day but in

reality intermittent sensing is not a

routine function routines are the means

by which conscientious extroverts and

introverts optimize their lives sure

some introverts may do this more art of

energetic necessity but it is fallacious

to equate introverted sensing with

routines generally it is isfjs and INFJs

who are the more naturally systematic of

the types relying as they do upon

introverted thinking Frameworks in order

to make up for a lack of excavator

thinking with you guessed it routines

isdjs 90js on the other hand do not need

routines for extra better thinking in

each type can take in external

information without relying upon a

pre-existing internal model to a comfort

so many istkas I've tapped have had

difficulty coming to terms with the type

because they are simply not routine

based people and istjs from newer

Generations in particular seem far less

within a survival State and therefore

having more time to stay in a reflective

s i f i to be into better sensing

dominant is to spend time in High

Fidelity internal world

sure this internal world may not

necessarily be as off the veils as

introverted intuition dominance but on

the flip side the imaginative product of

the SI dominant can often feel more real

than external reality itself and it's

hard to get more abstract than that if

you consider yourself someone with a

strong and vivid imagination who loves

nothing more than to take time out to

spend within a reflective introverted

sensing intubated feeling in a world

istj may be worth considering sign

number two that you may be an istj

intermitted feeling convergence so as

I've said in previous videos there isn't

really such thing as introverted sensing

in reality current functions work in

pairs and therefore produce a kind of

cognition through their interaction with

each other as such isfjs and istjs do

not technically share the same dominant

function in fact the cognition of each

of these types is radically different to

each other and putting too much emphasis

upon this intimated sensing label we

whack on the top of a corner of the map

can blind us to this you see unlike the

Siti of the isfj the dominant pairing of

the istj is sifi that is intermittent

sensing intermittent feeling this is a

type that by default spends a lot of

time interacting with their emotions

values and self-concept this isn't some

tertiary function the type goes into

every now and again to take a break from

Relentless productivity and as a lens

dominant type the emphasis is for

integrated sensing to essentially orbit

around a more secure and consistent

introverted feeling generally from a

more experiential perspective than a

national one as such unlike the I FP who

spends time changing the product of into

better feeling the istj instead

perceives upon a less fluid introverted

feeling for me experiential perspective

into What a Feeling therefore feels more

solid and consistent for example istjs

can more easily take applied upon their

achievement and their resilience

because the Lamb's dominant type here

can enjoy the product of fi

istj is an infps share the same

functions but people all too often

portray them as opposite types when the

only real difference here is a different

emphasis of attitudes the Kodak dominant

infp tends to more voluntarily change

and shape the self whereas the isdj can

more consistently reflect upon a sense

of continuity

so you can essentially call both types

perceiving types in their own way the

infp is called a perceiving type by mbti

because their extroverted thinking isn't

quite as demonstrable as their

extroverted intuition whereas the isdj

is technically the two perceiving type

because their dominant function is a

perceiving function

both things here can be true and I'd say

too much of this typology stuff is

dominated by either or mentalities so

unless we're talking about an isdj in

survival mode chances are this is a

gentle and peace-loving individual who

forms strong and enduring bonds and even

deeper convictions and it is a more

consistent and concrete nature of sifi

that lends this type such conviction in

fact when I think istj I don't think of

some routine based automaton but rather

a naturally independent person with

unshakable convictions and integrity and

the taxonomy from which these Concepts

originate actually contribute to this

misunderstanding people would see the

word dominant in a seemingly introverted

feeling of an infp whose dominant

function is intuitive feeling here would

therefore be stronger and more Sovereign

over not only their cognition but their

behavioral output but in reality both

the infp and the isdj are interverted

feeling dominance in their own right the

infp places emphasis upon changing

intuitive feeling to facilitate a harder

introverted sensing perspective whereas

the isdj changes upon intimate a sensing

perspective in order to facilitate a

harder introverted feeling

both types will be seen living in

accordance with their own values and

both will tend to embody integrity and

self-respect and ironically owing to the

agency position of introverted feeling

within its type the istj might actually

be more likely than the infp too form

any kind of attachment to a type label

in the first place and a final word on

intervalent sensing this is a internal

lens of a more concrete and precise

nature concrete does not mean but now

but rather something that is closer to a

ground rather than approximate truth and

istjas seeks such concrete Grant truth

within ethi more than TI

if you're a human being some of this

will probably resonate with you you have

a lot of it resonates with you you might

be an istj sound number three that you

might be an istj the extroverted

thinking or authority so this type isn't

all about sifi deep diving and the

stereotypes you know they're not

entirely wrong they're just mostly wrong

most of the time people tend to see the

organizational nete at this time more

than the sensitive sifi that that

pairing conceals it follows that people

of this type would seek to protect this

vulnerable core through a combination of

Competency and privacy and it is in the

realm of Competency that the extroverted

thinking Authority shines the most in

essence the extroverted thinking

competency this time that is the ability

to meet external standards and Thrive

within external parameters actors are

kind of Bedrock upon which identity can

be formed many of this sifi dominant

would strive for a ideal version of the

self based upon T thermometers more

often than not istgs are in this kind of

continuous

competition with the self as they

constantly seek to improve themselves to

the next demonstrable level but this te

Authority can be a double-edged sword

this type tends to hold themselves to

extremely high standards and there fired

can suffer a blow should they ever fall

short of their own expectations and

what's more and more neurotic

manifestations of this type these

standards are the self can extend to

others as well and it is on those

occasions when there are stereotypes of

you know enforcing rules and standards

upon other people can come into play if

you find yourself in a kind of Perpetual

state of competition with the self and

perhaps use external parameters such as

Rank and competence to build your

self-esteem

sifi dominance might be worth

considering Sunday before that you might

be an istj extroverted intuition next a

bit of thinking Divergence for many but

not all istjs the external worlds must

be first harmonized before the type

feels comfortable investing within the

security of their peaceful dominant

pairing this is a type that can feel

Vigilant against anything that might

come out of left field and can lead to

some kind of survivalistic Tendencies

again there was a reason why so many

istjs are in positions of of the

management be it a CEO General or even

president

nete Divergence naturally surveys the

external World accounting familiar

different perspectives to ensure

decisions are made in full light of

their potential consequences

if you're pitching a costly idea it

might be an isdj who tells you it won't

work if your department is being

overlooked or treated unfairly it'll

often be an isdj who takes action

there is often no cognition better

suited to getting a thorough layer for

land and making complex managerial

decisions based upon countless

interacting variables

this type is often a natural strategist

a true Mastermind even a decided to me

how often it gets overlooked by this

community however this naturally

Vigilant attitude can cause a great deal

of strain upon this types peace of mind

especially when you're burdened with

many the responsibility and for this

reason istgs who are in positions of

great stress or who are just simply less

healthy variants May seek to eliminate

as many possibilities as possible in

order to for example alleviate anxiety

and in this any derived State the istgas

can become the stuck in their ways late

adopters that they tend to be

stereotyped as and when this less

healthy pattern is coupled with their

oftentimes iron beliefs and values a

type naturally gifted at strategic

leadership and risk assessment to become

rigid stubborn or even antagonistic

towards the collective and this leads me

to my next point the nefe blind spot

there are a lot of people who have

successfully identified their intubated

feeling preference but completely

Overlook isdj going to the unhealthy

stereotypes are often assigned to it and

a good tell here is to look at what

extroverted feeling is doing in the

psyche look to how you interact with

others how many social four powers you

tend to commit and perhaps more

importantly how easily you can turn off

any kind of consideration as to what

other people might think of you stick to

your guns and if this is you you should

be strongly considering isdj standing

like a lock in a face of adversity is

definitely one of these types Fortes the

isdj is often so unwavering in their

ethi integrity and sense of self that

they can seldom be swayed by any

extroverted feeling based manipulation

strategies such as for example emotional

blackmail or appeal to Universal values

or even emotional reciprocity and it is

not that the isdj would not be deeply

affected by such things but excavator

feeling simply tends to be a lower

cognitive priority and as it is low

priority it can be more easily pushed

aside for the sake of perhaps standing

up for the self and this often means

they will not mince their words either

if you ever need honest feedback from

someone who will just tell you like it

is

and istj is often a good choice but this

cannot be great but does come with a

caveat of a higher difficulty

meaningfully engaging with of this istjs

and even intjs can often Be Stiff in

their social mannerisms and they may not

necessarily notice the awkward silences

that may ensue when they simply do not

know what to say there can be a

disconnect of social affect here

and while I've not yet met a single sifi

dominant who lacks a kind of warmth

unlike the FI dominance this fi agency

type May struggle with more musical

social interactions for example their

pitch may be flat and monotone facial

expressions would tend to be quite

subtle and out of all of the 16 types

this is a type you can struggle the most

with small talk in essence while safd

warmth and intimacy may not be so

difficult for this type the more Musical

and amorphous expert of feeling

employment that is nefe may be much more

of a struggle appearing often associated

with humor for example there is a good

reason why comedy tends not to be the

isdjs Forte although I would add that

istjs who I've known who have tended to

possess an excellent Divine wit bonus

Point holistic Logic the single biggest

thing people get wrong about this type

is the hyper detailed mathematical and

logically precise stereotypes assigned

to it in so many ways they could not be

more long

typically it is the intj who is the more

precise and mathematical in their logic

possessing as they do in St pairing

rather than in anti-pairing an opposing

pairing of sete rather than any te an

introverted thinking pairing of s ITI

rather than as in the case of the istj

and ITI istj is by contrast think a lot

more intuitively yes the type still

tends to be pragmatic and generally

averse to disks but that actual thought

process itself is more naturally

holistic and General in fact this type

may even struggle with more precise

logic typically it is the intj who wants

to go into the underlying mechanisms the

actual law facts within a data set for

example really passing out one micro

detail from another one and it is an

istj who wants the general principle the

pattern the heuristic even

and this would explain why so many istjs

I have typed and even met in real life

tend to be much more drawn towards the

mystical that which cannot be so easily

explained by science mysticism the

supernatural even

these are often areas of Interest so I'd

associate more with istjs than intjs

but it would make sense given the more

intuitive journalistic and holistic

nature of their thinking pairing not to

mention the implications for introvertis

Center conversions whereby the internal

World feels more naturally real than the

external world

and even imbuing the world with a more

natural sense of awe and wonder the istj

may even struggle with more precise

logic thinking as they do in more of a

general overview they may prefer to

employ heuristics and cyclical Logic for

example thinking in patterns and you

know step-by-step deductions indeed I'd

even say this type tends to be more

action-oriented than the intj preferring

a faster process of thought that can get

the overall impression without getting

stuck in the details and it's also the

more General approach to logic that

lends these types there more often times

philosophical persuasion I mean sure not

every istj is going to be reading

through philosophy books which kind of

goes back to what I was talking about

before in regards to details but the way

they think itself is very much naturally

philosophical NT parents as a whole

prefer to operate according to general

principles and frequencies common tones

for example and beneath the oftentimes

tough exterior of this type is a soft

heart

romanticizes the profound and the

mystical

and that concludes the video thank you

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