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Why do INFJs only opt for careers as writers and philosophers?
It's not just those two careers, but the writer and philosopher are a natural fit because they take advantage of the INFJs' unique strengths like introversion, deep reflection, empathy, truth-seeking, creativity, etc.

Specifically, those two roles offer the following:

High autonomy (No boss to report to, no restrictions on work hours, work in solitude, etc.)
Creative self-expression (Freedom to explore ideas, experiment with different styles, and bring your own unique visions to life)
Provides meaning & purpose (Both writers and philosophers aim to reveal truths and insights— philosophers through theory, writers through story, but the end goal is the same which is to help and support others find meaning and purpose)
Deep connection (Opportunities to delve into the human experience and foster genuine understanding through their work)
Visionary thinking (Allowing them to explore and share their unique perspectives on the world and its possibilities)
If you lean more toward the feeler side, writing can be a great way to connect with readers on an emotional level. If you lean more toward the thinker side, philosophy can be a great way to engage with new ideas, challenge people's minds, provide insights, and connect with people on an intellectual level. If you’re balanced between the feeler and thinker sides (which most healthy INFJs tend to be), you can be both— a writer and a philosopher:
Or perhaps even a spiritualist or mystic? The possibilities are endless!

Stay Frosty ✌️

PS: Just for fun, I've highlighted the number of Famous INFJs I've profiled who are writers (in green) and philosophers (in blue) below. I counted exactly 9 in each category with 2 that are both, but keep in mind this is just a small subset of all famous INFJs.

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I know this feeling all too well. #FamousINFJs

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Hardest #INFJs question ever; what do you want?
This one sums it up perfectly. :D

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Ranking MBTI types based on Empathy:

Empathy is the ability to understand, share, and connect with the emotions and experiences of others. Empathy is closely tied to the Feeling (F) function, particularly Extraverted Feeling (Fe), which prioritizes interpersonal harmony, or Introverted Feeling (Fi), which deeply values personal emotions and ethics.

INFJs combine emotional attunement with deep insight into others’ feelings and motivations. Their Fe helps them connect emotionally, while their Ni enables them to anticipate others’ needs and provide meaningful support.

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Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. Despite being born into slavery in 1818, he became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time. His journey from an enslaved child, separated at birth from his mother to one of the most articulate orators of the 19th century, was nothing short of extraordinary. Douglass became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.

Douglass's journey from an enslaved child to one of history's most compelling voices carries a particularly poignant weight. The early separation from his mother, a trauma that would shape his understanding of human connection and justice, didn't diminish his spirit's capacity for growth. Instead, it seemed to deepen his ability to empathize with others' suffering while maintaining an unwavering vision of what could be— a characteristic that many introspective INFJ souls might recognize in themselves.

Looking at Frederick Douglass through the lens of INFJ cognitive functions reveals fascinating layers of how his remarkable mind operated. His dominant Introverted Intuition (Ni) manifested in his extraordinary ability to envision a future drastically different from his present reality. Even as an enslaved person, he could perceive possibilities that transcended his immediate circumstances—a vision of freedom not just for himself, but for all enslaved people. This Ni function allowed him to see patterns and connections that others missed, helping him understand that literacy wasn't just about reading words, but about accessing power and human dignity.

His auxiliary Extroverted Feeling (Fe) function shines through in how he channeled his personal pain into universal advocacy. Rather than focusing solely on his own freedom, Douglass felt compelled to connect with and fight for the collective good. We see this Fe at work in his powerful oratory skills— he had an uncanny ability to read his audience's emotional temperature and adjust his approach accordingly, whether speaking to hardened abolitionists or skeptical newcomers to the cause. His writings don't just convey facts; they create an emotional bridge between reader and subject, a hallmark of Fe's drive to create shared emotional understanding.

The tertiary Introverted Thinking (Ti) function appears in Douglass's systematic dismantling of pro-slavery arguments. He didn't just feel slavery was wrong; he constructed precise, logical arguments against it, analyzing the internal contradictions of a society that claimed Christian values while maintaining human bondage. His autobiographies reveal this Ti at work— he's not just telling his story, but carefully selecting details and arguments that expose the logical fallacies of the slave system.

His inferior Extroverted Sensing (Se) might be seen in his acute awareness of physical reality and its significance. Unlike some intellectuals who might get lost in abstract theories, Douglass never lost touch with the visceral realities of slavery. His descriptions of physical experiences are vivid and immediate, suggesting an Se awareness that grounded his more abstract insights in tangible reality.

What's particularly fascinating about Douglass as an INFJ is how he navigated the tension between his natural introversion and his public role. Like many INFJs, he likely found his energy through solitude and reflection, yet felt called to engage extensively with the outer world. His written works often suggest someone processing experiences deeply before transforming them into universal insights— a very INFJ approach to making meaning from personal experience.

The way Douglass developed his ideas about women's rights alongside his abolitionist work reflects the INFJ's characteristic ability to see interconnected systems of oppression. This wasn't just about making logical connections— it came from an intuitive understanding of how different forms of injustice spring from the same root. His ability to hold multiple perspectives while maintaining a clear moral center is quintessentially INFJ.

What moves me most about Douglass's story is how he maintained his humanity and sensitivity in a system designed to strip it away. Rather than becoming hardened, he transformed his experiences into fuel for empathy and understanding— a journey many INFJs might recognize in their own lives. His unwavering commitment to breaking down racial barriers while advocating for women's rights speaks to the kind of integrated vision that comes from deep reflection and emotional intelligence.

In today's world, where we still grapple with injustice and division, Douglass's life reminds us that the path to meaningful change often begins with those quiet moments of awakening— when we realize that our sensitivity to suffering can become our greatest tool for creating the world we envision.

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