INTJ Weaknesses

Although INTJs have many wonderful skills and strengths that can benefit everyone around them, they also have blind spots that can negatively impact them. If INTJs don’t learn to manage or overcome potential areas of weakness, their strengths may be overshadowed and their positive impact dampened.

As thinkers, INTJs tend to have a difficult time being open with their own emotions and relating to the emotions of others. They focus first and foremost on the facts of a situation, before considering the feelings involved. This may upset others in an emotional situation. However, with a bit of practice in self-awareness, INTJs can become great listeners and learn to be more open.

INTJs’ intuitive trait can also make them less attentive to the smaller details. As big-picture people, their focus is often on the broader perspective, rather than the nitty-gritty. They may overlook the little things in favor of general ideas. With work, they can begin to build habits that help them keep track of important details.

They may also become a little overly confident at times, which can seem like arrogance to others. When working closely with someone else, INTJs should avoid being critical or condescending. Instead, they should take the time to listen closely to the other person’s perspective, even if they disagree.

Since they’re introverted, INTJs may avoid social gatherings - at times, even when they’re obligated to go. Their discomfort in large groups, especially groups of strangers, tends to turn them off from big events. Instead, they’re likely to seek time alone or with one or two other close friends. 

INTJs can be a bit judgmental sometimes. They may form negative opinions about someone else from a fairly small amount of information. However, with practice and self-awareness, INTJs can habitually override this behavior to remain more open-minded about others. 

When INTJs make the effort to recognize and overcome their blindspots, they can take steps toward self-improvement. Implementing small changes, one at a time, can lead to major growth and long-term development.