INTJs are known for seeing the big picture before anyone else. They connect dots, anticipate outcomes, and cut through the noise. But here’s what most people don’t realize—even masterminds have blind spots, and that’s perfectly normal.
Meet Marcus. A quiet, sharp INTJ who built a successful business by age 30. He planned every step—calculated, precise, brilliant. But while Marcus had systems for everything, he missed one thing: people.
His oversight of team members’ emotions led to misinterpretation of silence as agreement and an assumption that logic alone would inspire loyalty. This resulted in the gradual departure of key individuals. It wasn’t that Marcus didn’t care, but he failed to realize that emotions have their own logic.
That’s the core INTJ blind spot: emotions can’t be mapped like systems. Relationships don’t always follow rules. And sometimes, gut instinct from others can be more right than a 12-step plan.
INTJs can also overestimate their independence. Their extreme focus and execution skills can cause myopia. They are so focused that they missed other details. Often, this is the downside of INTJs, a price paid for laser focus.
Ironically, the blind spots of INTJs are often glaringly obvious. However, their intense focus on the long game causes them to overlook the signals right in front of them.
The truth is, INTJs don’t fail because they’re cold or arrogant. They struggle when they forget that even the sharpest mind can’t predict everything, especially not emotions. But once they recognize this, they gain control over their blind spots, making their growth unstoppable.
Because when a mastermind learns to see what they’ve been missing… they don’t just win.
They lead with precision and power.
–American Academy of Advanced Thinking & Open AI
