{"id":656,"date":"2023-02-25T09:04:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T09:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/?p=656"},"modified":"2023-02-25T09:04:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T09:04:38","slug":"istp-vs-intj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/","title":{"rendered":"ISTP Vs INTJ: How To Tell The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Can\u2019t tell the difference between ISTP and INTJ personality types?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the surface, these two MBTI types can appear quite similar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are some key differences between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an INTJ, I can give you an in-depth explanation of how ISTPs are different from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So without further ado, I present to you the ISTP vs INTJ rundown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#What_is_ISTP\" title=\"What is ISTP\">What is ISTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#What_is_INTJ\" title=\"What is INTJ\">What is INTJ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#ISTP_vs_INTJ_Differences\" title=\"ISTP vs INTJ Differences\">ISTP vs INTJ Differences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#How_they_perceive_the_world\" title=\"How they perceive the world\">How they perceive the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#Why_do_they_appear_cold\" title=\"Why do they appear cold\">Why do they appear cold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#Their_lust_for_knowledge\" title=\"Their lust for knowledge\">Their lust for knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#The_need_for_structure\" title=\"The need for structure\">The need for structure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#ISTP_vs_INTJ_Similarities\" title=\"ISTP vs INTJ Similarities\">ISTP vs INTJ Similarities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#Introversion\" title=\"Introversion\">Introversion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#Resolving_conflict\" title=\"Resolving conflict\">Resolving conflict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#Being_managed\" title=\"Being managed\">Being managed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#Are_ISTP_and_INTJ_compatible\" title=\"Are ISTP and INTJ compatible?\">Are ISTP and INTJ compatible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#What_MBTI_is_closest_to_INTJ\" title=\"What MBTI is closest to INTJ?\">What MBTI is closest to INTJ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#What_MBTI_is_opposite_of_INTJ\" title=\"What MBTI is opposite of INTJ?\">What MBTI is opposite of INTJ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/istp-vs-intj\/#To_Sum_Things_Up\" title=\"To Sum Things Up\">To Sum Things Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ISTP\"><\/span>What is ISTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thoughtful-man-1.png\" alt=\"thoughtful man\" class=\"wp-image-667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thoughtful-man-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thoughtful-man-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thoughtful-man-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thoughtful-man-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistically speaking, ISTPs make up about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/careercenter\/tools-resources\/personality-types\/istp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5.4% of the US population<\/a>. And what\u2019s interesting is that about 77% of them are male.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are they like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I was limited to just a few words, I\u2019d accentuate a couple of their characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Quiet and reflective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pragmatic and logical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curious and spontaneous<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite an interesting combination, no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a better idea of what ISTPs are like, let\u2019s look at their cognitive functions. They\u2019re mentioned in the order of their development in an ISTP personality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introverted thinking<\/strong> &#8211; ISTP processes information internally and holistically. Because they\u2019re logical, ISTP can assert the situation objectively by taking emotions out of the equation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extraverted sensing<\/strong> &#8211; ISTP is focused on the moment rather than thinking long-term. ISTP is spontaneous and likes taking things one at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introverted intuition<\/strong> &#8211; this function helps ISTP find patterns in the information and trust their gut.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extraverted feeling <\/strong>&#8211; this inferior function can become apparent during a stressful time. ISTP can have a hard time maintaining an emotional relationship with others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_INTJ\"><\/span>What is INTJ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/serious-man.png\" alt=\"serious man\" class=\"wp-image-668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/serious-man.png 1200w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/serious-man-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/serious-man-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/serious-man-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To describe an INTJ in the same manner, I\u2019d say this personality type is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/why-intjs-are-considered-weird\/\">Reserved and odd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rational and objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decisive and sticks to plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And this combination of characteristics depends on the INTJ\u2019s cognitive functions. Ordered from dominant to inferior, they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introverted intuition<\/strong> &#8211; INTJ uses patterns to process information. This makes it easy for this personality type to see the big picture and predict what might happen in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extroverted thinking<\/strong> &#8211; to perceive the external world, an INTJ will rely on logic and reason. INTJ is objective, so they put emotions aside when making decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introverted feeling<\/strong> &#8211; this function grants INTJ awareness of their own personal values and emotions. When developed, it makes INTJs interested not just in facts and principles but also in the lives and feelings of other people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extroverted sensing<\/strong> &#8211; this function helps INTJ be present and process information through the senses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ISTP_vs_INTJ_Differences\"><\/span>ISTP vs INTJ Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Are you an INTJ or ISTP....\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ns0o94sMlGA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To an untrained eye, it might seem like these two personality types are quite alike. But truth be told, that\u2019s definitely not the case. In this section, we\u2019ll go over everything that makes them different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_they_perceive_the_world\"><\/span>How they perceive the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These two personality types have quite different dominant cognitive functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an ISTP, that\u2019s introverted sensing. And this function allows them to focus on the information they receive with their five senses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Eyesight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they rely on their sense, ISTPs are quick to pick up on cues received from their surroundings. So naturally, they\u2019re more focused on the information they receive in the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INTJs, on the other hand, aren\u2019t so grounded and \u201cliving in the moment.\u201d People with this personality type like examining data as a whole, searching for patterns and underlying meanings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.giphy.com\/media\/3owzW5c1tPq63MPmWk\/giphy.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a result, they\u2019re more oriented toward the future rather than the present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while ISTPs prefer dealing with details, INTJs have a more holistic focus and abstract ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_appear_cold\"><\/span>Why do they appear cold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both INTJ and ISTP can appear cold and insensitive to other people. Which, of course, isn\u2019t actually the case. But people with these personality types simply don\u2019t tend to take feelings into account in conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they feel about it in a different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a way, INTJs are <strong>oblivious<\/strong>, even slightly apathetic to the feelings of people around them. They have strong opinions, so when expressing them, they won\u2019t take into consideration how you feel about something.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things are slightly different with ISTPs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, their inferior extraverted feeling function can cause ISTPs to be <strong>too concerned<\/strong> about other people\u2019s feelings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they\u2019re not so good at reading those emotions. And as a result, they might come off as blunt and insensitive &#8211; even though that\u2019s the opposite of the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Their_lust_for_knowledge\"><\/span>Their lust for knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These two personality types love expanding their knowledge, although for different reasons and with different approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INTJs, being such future-oriented folks, always learn with a <strong>goal in mind<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no such thing as doing something just for the sake of it. In an INTJs mind, everything has an agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An INTJ might read a book on electric cars if they consider getting one. The book will give them a good idea of how they can benefit from switching from gas to electric vehicles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, INTJs will probably go beyond that to gather all the info they need for making a calculated decision. As you can see, they\u2019re very efficient with their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ISTPs, on the other hand, might pick up a book about electric cars simply because they wonder how they work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning about things just <strong>for the sake of expanding knowledge<\/strong> is enough for them. There\u2019s no need for an agenda &#8211; it\u2019s completely normal to learn something just because it\u2019s interesting. Even though they might never use that knowledge in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_need_for_structure\"><\/span>The need for structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where these two personality types have opposite tendencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While INTJs strive for structure, ISTPs are rather chaotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INTJs are most comfortable when they have <strong>structure and routine<\/strong>. There\u2019s a clear plan, and they only need to stick to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take school for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An INTJ will probably have their entire educational plan figured out from middle school. If <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-jobs-no-degree\/\">engineering is what they\u2019re after<\/a>, an INTJ will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Take AP classes in subjects related to their future major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a list of college preferences for that major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already planned their internship after college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And the list goes on. In general, people with this personality type are more comfortable with sticking to a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.giphy.com\/media\/Y2y9IpjbPDakvK6LrR\/giphy.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ISTPs, on the contrary, hate plans. They have a more <strong>relaxed approach<\/strong> &#8211; something INTJs would probably call chaotic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But ISTPs prefer having their options open. Sure, having an idea of what to study after high school is great. But why choose before the time comes for that? So many things could happen by then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ISTPs are very practical and prefer improvising. INTJs like plans and routine, so improvisation is something they run away from as far as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ISTP_vs_INTJ_Similarities\"><\/span>ISTP vs INTJ Similarities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chess-pieces-two-knights-face-to-face.png\" alt=\"chess pieces two knights face to face\" class=\"wp-image-670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chess-pieces-two-knights-face-to-face.png 1200w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chess-pieces-two-knights-face-to-face-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chess-pieces-two-knights-face-to-face-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chess-pieces-two-knights-face-to-face-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, that\u2019s not to say that these two personality types are polar opposites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, there are some key similarities between them that make them more alike than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introversion\"><\/span>Introversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, both of these personality types are introverts. This means they do just fine staying out of the chit-chat in gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, that\u2019s not to say they stay silent all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the debate touches up on topics they\u2019re interested in, they\u2019ll gladly indulge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these personality types enjoy expanding their knowledge, so they have a lot to say on those subjects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolving_conflict\"><\/span>Resolving conflict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both INTJ and ISPT are thinkers, so that\u2019s also how they try to <strong>resolve conflicts in a logical and direct way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these personality types try to address issues in an objective and rational way without involving emotions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_managed\"><\/span>Being managed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these personality types prefer working solo and having broad autonomy in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While INTJ prefers routine and ISTP spontaneity, they both like doing things their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not to say they\u2019re procrastinators and unorganized. They simply have their way of doing things, which is very goal-oriented and focused. They don\u2019t need micromanaging in order to achieve that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still have unresolved questions about either of these personality types? Don\u2019t worry &#8211; here\u2019s a short FAQ that should solve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ISTP_and_INTJ_compatible\"><\/span>Are ISTP and INTJ compatible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">While they have a lot of differences, these two personality types can make <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-relationship-problems\/\">good friends or partners<\/a>. Their straightforwardness and logical thinking allow them to get their message across, which prevents misunderstanding in communication.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_MBTI_is_closest_to_INTJ\"><\/span>What MBTI is closest to INTJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Even though the lettering might be so different, <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-entp-relationship\/\">ENTP is the MBTI type that\u2019s closest to INTJ<\/a>. Their cognitive functions have the same order of dominance. The only difference is they\u2019re internalized and externalized in opposites.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_MBTI_is_opposite_of_INTJ\"><\/span>What MBTI is opposite of INTJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">ESFP is the MBTI type on the <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-esfp-relationship\/\">opposite spectrum from INTJ<\/a>. They use their functions in the opposite order, which also makes their personalities very different.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Things_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Things Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ISTP and INTJ have quite different personality traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While ISTPs are focused on the present, INTJs are future-oriented, with the big picture always in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means ISTPs are great improvisers that live in the moment. INTJs, on the other hand, prefer sticking to routines and following pre-made plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they\u2019re also similar in certain ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both personality types are goal-oriented and focused. They also love learning and discussing things they have great knowledge about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t tell INTJ and INTP apart? <\/strong>Here\u2019s our article with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/intjsecrets.com\/blog\/intj-vs-intp\/\">differences between these two MBTI types<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can\u2019t tell the difference between ISTP and INTJ personality types? On the surface, these two MBTI types can appear quite similar.&nbsp; But there are some key differences between them. As an INTJ, I can give you an in-depth explanation of how ISTPs are different from us. 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