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I have a question for INTJ. So, hey nerd. Could you try to write something that explains Ti vs Te? Really interested in how Ti works and I enjoy deeply your explanations. Thanks.

~~Look who’s there, the other admin of this blog, you lame. For the people who were interested, that is INFJ’s blog.~~I’ll be doing a Ti - Te comparison but then I’ll focus on Ti as INFJ’s tertiary function, analysing what a strong tertiary Ti looks like.

Te vs. Ti

The main and most evidence difference between these two cognitive functions is that extroverted thinking (Te) is focused on the external world, while introverted thinking (Ti) happens mostly inside the individual’s mind.

Te => primarily used outward.Ti=> primarily used inward.

This originates a series of consequences:

Te: deductive logic: 1. observation (external); 2. theory + conclusions (internal).
Ti: inductive logic: 1. develops a theory (internal); 2. observes to falsify or confirm it (internal).
Te prefers to deal with logic with a problem at hand. Applied logic. Best at logically organising.
Ti enjoys logic for its own sake. Best at (sometimes impractical) problem-solving.
Te: focuses more on the outcomes and its consequences.
Ti: focuses more on the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ behind the enigma, without necessarily reaching for a certain path.
Te: sees tasks in a logical and sequential order. Seeks effectiveness.
Ti: ability to find commonalities in apparently unrelated elements. Seeks efficiency and can get frustrated if they believe that something is not working well. => Ti users can sometimes be seen as lazy for seeking the way that requires the less amount of work. ~~This is probably is utterly unfair~~ The truth is that it just doesn’t make sense for them to use unnecessary energy.

Tertiary Ti

IxFJ types have Ti as their tertiary function. There are significant variations between those who have a strong Ti and a weaker Ti. The dominant Si (ISFJ) and Ni (INFJ) also plays an important role. Today I will focus on the INFJ type.

Strong tertiary Ti in INFJs

Like all Fe users, INFJs can sometimes be stereotyped as too emotionally driven and rather illogical. Nothing is further from the truth in strong tertiary Ti users under normal conditions. Fe and Ti are assistant functions to Ni in the way the INFJ processes the information and reaches their conclusions. More mature types will find a very beneficial balance between Fe and Ti, both functions supporting each other. An INFJ with a strong Ti will have a deep desire for truth. They will not be satisfied with simple instructions and one of their biggest disappointments will be to hear “you do it because I say so” or “it just works like that”; Ti will want to figure the whole system and when the INFJ achieves it, everything will make sense in their mind, which will produce them a big feeling of satisfaction.

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@cralmaia-loves-to-dream asked: “I just have a small question: is it possible to alternate between the order of cognitive functions? like, sometimes I can be overwhelmed by my Fe, and sometimes completely discard it and start working with my Ti. is this a thing or maybe is because I’m still growing up with my personality? also if you could guys, would explain cognitive functions a little more? I till feel lost about it…

And thanks, I really love your works!!! keep it up, guys!

-not an evil freak” ---------------------------------- Hello, our wonderful friend. Thanks for the appreciation and for the patience.

We’ve been having this sort of questions lately. Shortly, your type will always be the same throughout your life and hence the order of the Jungarian functions. The first two functions are the most visible and crucial in the individual’s personality. One is always extroverted in the other one introverted, being the dominant function introverted for introverts (Ixxx types) and vice-versa in the case of extroverted types (Exxx). Another interesting fact about the functions is that not only the introverted-extroverted aspect is alternated, but also the perceiving-judging trait. Perceiving functions are sensing (Si and Se) and intuition (Ni and Ne), whereas feeling and thinking are judging functions. Now on to your example: As an INFJ, your dominant function is an introverted and perceiving function, Ni. The intangible nature of Ni needs the support of its auxiliary (Fe) and often its tertiary function (Ti). This is pure speculation, but I believe to have observed a tendency in more mature INFJs to have a really strong Ti. Especially for a tertiary function. Other types, such as ESTJs that I know, seem to have a rather weak tertiary Ne. Again, this is just a pattern that I think I have identified and it might just be pure coincidence. Nonetheless, I do think that you, in particular, have indeed a strong Ti. That makes you a rather logic-based INFJ and hence it is normal that you detect a higher use in your Ti, especially if your Fe goes a little bit too over the top from time to time. It doesn’t mean that your auxiliary and tertiary functions have switched, it is just a sign of your Ti being strong and you being healthy :). Hope this helps and all the best, – an evil freak for sure.

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