MBTI In-Depth Series: The Rationals

ENTJ—The Choleric Rational

Summary
• Extraverted—draws energy externally, from interaction and discussion
• iNtuitive—gathers information abstractly, through big-picture and concepts
• Thinking—makes decisions objectively, based on logic and principles
• Judging—approaches life methodically, preferring structure and routine

Pro/Con
• The ENTJ's primary strength is achievement. Bold and decisive, they're willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.
• The ENTJ's primary weakness is ruthlessness. In pursuit of their goals, they often forget about others' feelings and desires. 

ENTP—The Sanguine Rational

Summary
• Extraverted—draws energy externally, from interaction and discussion
• iNtuitive—gathers information abstractly, through big-picture and concepts
• Thinking—makes decisions objectively, based on logic and principles
• Perceiving—approaches life resourcefully, preferring flexibility and novelty 

Pro/Con
• The ENTP's primary strength is curiosity. Versatile and curious, they like to explore connections between different ideas. 
• The ENTP's primary weakness is uncertainty. Due to their open-mindedness, they are prone to analysis paralysis. 

Impractical
Innovation
Struggle to implement their ideas in real life

INTJ—The Melancholy Rational

Summary
• Introverted—draws energy externally, from reflection and solitude
• iNtuitive—gathers information abstractly, through big-picture and concepts
• Thinking—makes decisions objectively, based on logic and principles
• Judging—approaches life methodically, preferring structure and routine 

Pro/Con
• The INTJ's primary strength is discernment. As visionary thinkers, they easily foresee how different ideas will unfold in the long term. 
• The INTJ's primary weakness is 

Living in analysis paralysis
Knowledge

Because they live in their heads, they tend to be detached from the here and now

Insight
Serious
World around them
Connections and relationships between ideas

Perfectionism
Easily see how different possibilities and paths unfold in the long term


INTP—The Phlegmatic Rational

Independence
Aloof
Detached
Skepticism/cynicism
Oblivious to emotions

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