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Owls are symbols of intelligence, determination and wisdom; qualities usually shared with the INTJ. A barn owl hunts quietly over grassland looking for small animals. INTJs can seem to be flying high, thinking big ideas quietly, while paying attention to the small details to solve problems and develop plans.
- Can be careful with facts.
- Can work on something for a long time.
- Are patient with complicated situations.
- Can be imaginative problem solvers
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- Often intense and serious (they are trying to make sense of their world) and appear more mature than many of the adults around them!
- Often attracted to interests that require precision and skill (may prefer solitary rather than team games/hobbies).
- Learning best by doing, being shown how to do something, prefer being corrected in private.
- Tend to value routine and structure rather than surprises (Polar Bear) or the opportunity to create new models/ideas/theories (Barn Owl).
- Like to research topics in detail and become 'an expert' - allow them such opportunities.
At their best, they're clever, creative visionaries with the determination to achieve their goals, which means they may be considered aloof, private and argumentative.
They're usually quite independent but can appear tougher than they really are. They usually like to share their passions, ideas and beliefs.
Natural strategists.
Over-represented in managing people or resources, engineering, design, finance, surveying, photography, computing/IT.
Forgive yourself for not always reaching your own high standards.
Inventor, organiser, strategist, engineer.
Visionary, direct and organised. Detailed planners. Strategic and challenging.
Like to stretch themselves and their team members.
Tend to like and offer independence to their team members but will expect success in return.
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Read more about Myers-Briggs type indicators on Wikipedia. For further information on personality and career choice, see Paul Teiger's 'Do What You Are'. Advice on understanding and improving relationships see Paul Teiger's 'Just My Type'. General books covering all of these topics include David Keirsey's 'Please Understand Me II' , Otto Kroeger's 'Type Talk' and David Hodgson's 'The Buzz'.
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