Recent content by Ariel

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Try using the I Ching for guidance in decision making. It can be surprisingly effective when conducted correctly. There's an online version at http://www.ichingonline.net/index.php. Note - one must be reflective, focused and respectful when using it. Throwing for a second answer is...

My spouse wants us to go boating a lot. Should be fun! I also want to research oriental medicine, teach tai chi, read bunches of books, write a few books, and do some pro bono legal work.

1. Go to college but don't declare a major until your junior year. Worked for me. Gives you time and ability to explore. 2. Join the Coast Guard. I wish I had. Would have been good experience in many ways, including maturing better. 3. Learn any type of programming you can - unless you're...

Being a lawyer isn't boring, unless you're in a "mill" type practice like collections or residential real estate. Anyone, INTP or otherwise, who can hack 3 years of law school isn't going to be bored by the practice of law. IMO the real challenge is that lawyering usually requires more...

You're very welcome and I wish you the best. In my experience it's rare to find a firm that will take on a lawyer with some years experience, without a portfolio of clients, and seeking to start over. I'm not saying it can't be done, it's just a risk many law firms are reluctant to take. You...

Do you identify with Spock, Data, and/or Seven of Nine? If yes, then you're probably INTP. If no, then probably not; unless you're too young to know, in which case you'll have to review the Historical Documents, and then proceed to the initial question (above).

Ummmm.... work? Oh, you mean AS INTPs? JK! I'm 59, didn't even know I was INTP until my 30's, then took me 15-20 years to learn more about what that means. Found this place 5 years ago after searching on the web. Between this and http://personalitypage.com/html/INTP.html it's enough...

I'm an INTP and a lawyer. I work in a small group in my company on large, complicated contracts for software licenses, maintenance and support services, and data processing services. It's far better work than that done by another, larger group in our company that churns out many smaller, more...

Hubba hubba. Wow. Hmm ... How about a counter offer? How much cash in exchange for a few of my stem cells, then you can contract with a womb-provider and baby-raiser of your choice. Unless that's an illegal contract, seems like a reasonably attractive way to accomplish the essential...

Hi - another INTP female here. I don't visit often; just when I'm pondering INTP-ness, which doesn't occur very often nowadays. This evening it's brought on because today, I learned I'll be hosting an INTP relative this summer. (He's finishing his college freshman year.) My thoughts and...

Welcome Dani. Sounds like you've made a reasonable accommodation, at least similar to the one I've made (legal field). Nice to have something that provides for a decent life and allows time for other pursuits. I hope you'll find this forum an interesting and supportive place.

Welcome! I've been unusually active here this weekend - no idea if I'll visit again soon, or a long time from now. If I don't maintain conversation, please don't take it personally. My sympathies about INTJ males. I've not found them to be sufficiently sympatico to keep around any length of...

It's nice to have friends, but hold them at some distance if they try to insist you agree that you're something or someone you don't feel that you are. Be wary if she enjoys labeling you and managing you. (Two characteristics that I believe are J characteristics.). If that's the case, you can...

Risk management (insurance) and finance are also areas to consider.