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I don't know if it's just me, but people who smile all the time kind of get under my skin. I don't know why. Especially when you're trying to have a serious conversation with them and they are smiling. It just seem inappropriate to me. I've come across these types many times. Is smiling more...

I'm growing a beard in solidarity. Actually, like you, I have been too lazy to shave, and I ran out of my mach3 razors. You're as equally as distinguished looking as Mitchum. Though I did check out the Dick Cavett interview with Mitchum and he was a bad ass. Also, I cannot cheer for the Eagles...

I took mushrooms in college. I had this huge epiphany about water. I was caught in a thunderstorm and it was fantastic. After that experience, I started to primarily only drink water. Now it's just a habit.

As a law student, my motivation over putting so much time and energy into school was so I wouldn't look like an idiot or be marked unprepared for a class. If you get called on, you have to stand up in class, recite the facts and analyze a case, and answer any other questions the professor might...

Classic case of overanalyzing. I resort to overanalyzing sometimes too. Usually, this is because I want to find any excuse not to pursue a relationship since having a committed relationship terrifies me. Admittedly, this probably has to do with my emotional immaturity and wanting to be selfish...

Ya, there are many good people in the world. I'm assuming you're in high school and the only thing I can say is high school sucks. Most people are just beginning to find out who they are. The experience is humiliating for everybody. I have no idea what kind of label I was pigeon-holed into in...

I'm generally the opposite. I usually don't make judgments about anyone unless I talk to them or get to know them so I can feel comfortable making a conclusion about who that person is. You might not be giving yourself enough credit though. The way a person dresses is generally an expression of...

ha. that dude's awesome. he's got a real demonstrative face.

Obviously I always have my parliament lights on hand.

Just got home from work too. Immediately put my sweats and undershirt on then get into comfort mode with tv and computer. I work inside and it's seventy degrees where I live so don't have to turn on the heat or take a shower. 30 minutes sounds way too long to be in the shower by the way. When I...

Right now I'm up to my nose in school and work but I really wished I had time for physical activity: working out, running, sports... I've found that working out helped me achieve peace of mind and get more focused for some reason. I just need to get back into it.

Agreed with what everyone else said. This song, in particular, I found more intellectually stimulating than anything I could ever read. I love his honesty and bluntness. This goes for everything Dylan did. Dylan wrote and recorded songs because he had something to say. He was uncompromising and...

well said sir

Goofy and extraverted if around my close friends. Quiet and insecure if I'm around a lot of people or with someone who makes me uncomfortable. How I feel and think depends on the environment I'm in and the people I'm with. Herb can be quite fun, though. I could listen to music and read for...

I sort of understand but not exactly. Can you give an example? Sometimes I take a position on an issue to play the role of devil's advocate. Are you saying you're indifferent when someone attacks you personally or when someone attacks a position you take (since you don't necessarily "know" the...

Wow. Very interesting story. That's quite impressive you're able to micromanage all those people. I generally get discontented and fed up if I have to work with someone and explain my vision since only I can work out the details of it. What is reassuring, and hopefully I'll have the same quality...

wow. your mind is tied in a knot right now and there's no way I can attempt to untangle it. Try to take this without being insulted: I think you are using your distractions with sex and women as an excuse not to start your projects. Having a healthy and active sex life is beneficial in your...

Dostoevsky is one of my favorite authors of all time. The Idiot does not get much attention in academia and is overlooked in my opinion. The Brothers Karamazov was interesting, but I'm not going to lie: it was a hard read. Notes from the Underground is one of the most brilliant books I've ever read.

I could kinda see Kafka being an INTP. I've definitely been through my Kafka obsession. Here are my dumb guesses: Gogol Nabakov Cormac McCarthy Don Delillo Saul Bellow

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High School: soccer referee baseball umpire camp counselor in the summers (reason why I never want kids) College: interned at insurance company during summers tutor in introductory level history classes during the school year Post College: variable annuities "specialist" event marketing...

DUDE. NOT COOL.

brilliant. haha

I've written some short stories. I've also written 50 beginnings to 50 novels I'll probably never finish. Generally, I think myself as creative compared to other people. However, I am jealous of people who are extremely artistic. I never had a natural artistic ability where I can just pick up a...

Thanks so much for the response and sharing your experience. I've definitely gained some perspective as a result of all of the responses. Mainly, that I'm not a total pariah or immature. Also, being conscientious of the reasons for some of my feelings will give me great insight in how to deal...

I'm the same way. I make procrastination an art form. Doing the work is not the hard part. GETTING STARTED IS. I should actually be doing work right now as I have to write a shareholders agreement for my transactional drafting class tomorrow. I thought that I'd learn ways to change my study...

ha. that's true. was just having some fun. possibly I was reaching because I admire these people. When I watched interviews with Jack White, I've always pegged him as an INTP because of what he says and how he says it. Check out The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights. I personally...

Jack White and Eric Clapton=INTP? Constantly changing bands/genres. Eric Clapton (not sure if right order) Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and finally he couldn't take being around anyone else so he went solo. And though Clapton is deeply rooted in the Blues, he's always...

Schadenfreude is pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. i love your frustration. you're assuming the parents have feelings about their kids in the first place as opposed to thinking more about themselves being famous to get on tv. yeah, i'm pretty cynical.

I really like some of the artists and songs people shared. I love Pharoah Sanders and Air like some of the other members. I couldn't just think of one song. Way too hard! I'm a musical junkie and listen to all sorts of genres. Old soul/r&b usually puts me in a happy place. Anything by the...

Well, I'll defer to you, given that I'm not a women, on your perceptions on how men treat women who are attractive. Possibly they are trying to show off like you said. Luckily that doesn't happen to me. Personally, I try to treat everyone to the same standards, but you might have a point that...

Forget about being an INTP for a moment. People only judge you by what you say and what you do. They can't read your thoughts and know what crazy things are going on in that crazy brain of yours. Now put the INTP hat back on. When I was in my teens, and not fully confident in my abilities, it...

I'm more of a word/logic person myself. I ended up going to law school. However, my majors, which were History and English, did not give me practical knowledge I can use in the "real world." I do suggest enjoying college and take as many interesting courses as you can. Seldom will you get the...

What scientific evidence do you have of this? Are you a doctor? Have you done research on multiple subjects over long periods of time? People react differently to drugs- so what might be good for one person might not be good for another. Also, on another point, people need to decide for...

Everybody wants to escape sometimes. Well, at least I do. I have the advantage of being older and living alone. Sometimes I will even shut my phone off for a whole day and night during the weekend too. You'll eventually gain confidence. Just remember that while extroverted people need constant...

I'm assuming your question was rhetorical. I hate the idea of "fitting in."

It depends who you are and what your opinion is. That's my criteria no matter what age you are. I finding it abhorrent that people would automatically dismiss someone solely because of age. That's lazy and such people are naive if they think they have a monopoly on knowledge because of their...

You are way ahead of the curve. As Editor One pointed out, having the self awareness that you might want to make frequent career changes is great knowledge, but the fact that you had the foresight on getting a phd which will allow you to do this shows incredible acumen. I also really like...

This is so true. I almost feel like a manic when I discover something that interests me. I become reinvigorated, motivated, and full of energy. That childlike joy is what really drives me. And like a manic, when the ball of energy dissipates, I do tend to withdraw into the darkness. It does not...

Oh man, this brings back awful memories from childhood. haha. My father is the ultimate type-A personality extrovert. He used to introduce me to people with: "My son's shy." Needless to say, I was humiliated on a daily basis. It gets better.though My father learned to understand me as I got...

I think you're probably right. I'm just getting burnt out since I'm working and going to school at the same time. I'm glad to see another lawyer respond to me. That gives me some hope. The truth is that I genuinely enjoy learning the law, and I love the competitive aspect of it as far as having...

Well, here's to never "growing up"

It's honestly scary how much you sound like me. And it's doubly scary that I think I'll probably end up just like you. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing. We really are the true entrepreneurs. Maybe we can go into business. That whole real estate thing I'm kind of scared of though. I've...

Ever since I was a kid I have never been able to sleep well. Thoughts constantly race through my head and I can't shut my mind off. Naturally, you feel like shit in the morning. I'm not an advocate for drugs but Ambien has sure worked for me.

That's always the plan. The search will never stop. I'm reserved to the fact that I don't think I'll ever be content, but that's not a bad thing. There should always be more to explore in life. Thanks for the response.

This question goes out mostly to the older people in the forum because a satisfactory answer would likely only come from those with some life experience. I'm 27 years old and have never had a job i genuinely liked or that I did not become bored with after some time. I worked in Finance after...