How to Te Better (Extroverted Thinking) | INTJ

[@sandradibiaso7316]

How I would use Te in a sentence: It is important to eat healthy because it will lower your risk of heart disease, it will improve your energy, and it will increase weight loss.

[@esilya]

the only problem is i start to think about these topics. like why reducing the risk of heart disease is important? bc they dont "want" to die. isnt that a feeling? living looks like feeling oriented all by itself. idk maybe T users will say our kind will be more developed with me living and contributing etc. but still isnt that just a instinct to live, i dont know. im wondering what do you (T users) think about this?

[@juliana-bu6yf]

@@esilya not wanting to die is more of a subconscious intent rather than simply a "feeling" itself. it's not entirely something that a person thinks about when they have practical objectives to achieve on a daily. "living looks like feeling-oriented all by itself" - i don't entirely agree nor do i disagree. "living" is an extremely loaded term as everyone has different perspectives on "life". i wouldn't say it's feeling-oriented nor is it logic-oriented because life in itself is built on humans' usage of both feeling and logic. everyone uses it because that's just how the brain functions.

[@juliana-bu6yf]

hm, yes although your sentence does contain empirical evidences that support your claim, it still depends on the intent. why do you want to eat healthy? because you want to experience the joys of life? because you have intellectual pursuits to explore? because you have practical objectives to achieve? i wouldn't say that the sentence isn't Te, in fact, i wouldn't label it as any function because i think that it's supposed to be relative to the subconscious intent.

[@esilya]

@@juliana-bu6yf thanks for the reply

[@YouilAushana]

Can you Se that?

[@joshuavanderrheede4469]

ENTJ here. The simplest way to describe Te: it's the gathering and sharing of logical information and then organising based on that information. In other words, I'm either sharing factual or procedural information to others and providing explanations, or I'm asking others questions and gathering this information from them. What are the steps we need to take? How do we do this? What does this term mean? Etc. Te seeks to clarify, take complex information and simplify, share logical/procedural information with the group and find the best ways to do things. Knowledge is power.

[@augustlorenzberoy2027]

"we don't fail, we learn" is very Te

[@CarissaJenkins]

As a fellow INTJ this video was very helpful. it was practical and gave me things I could actually DO to work on my Te after being stuck in a NiFi loop for 6 years. Thank you

[@tomatoeggs48]

Te really values the logic and the reasons (some sought-after consequences) behind any action/decision. You should be able to explain the why behind a decision/action without using emotional language (e.g. like, hate, love…). This activates a T over an F function. Te wants to know what we need to do, which requires knowing what it is that we are trying to make work. To answer the latter, we should know: What are the right outputs? What inputs are necessary to get the right outputs? How can we get the right inputs? For something to work: - It is well integrated into the systems it interracts with. - It is maximized in terms of energy. - It is maximized in terms of time. How something can be made work is a question answered by knowledge accumulated through past experience or implementation of book or mentor knowledge. Take your best shot at it. With Te, there’s no failure. It’s triangulation so that we learn and next time we can do it better.

[@fernandaingrid7454]

Era esse resumo que eu estava buscando, sabia que algum INTJ iria fazer hahaha

[@tomatoeggs48]

@@fernandaingrid7454 actually i'm an infp haha

[@dacksonflux]

It's funny, I have a nasty habit of over-explaining because my Ni is so abstract and my Te really wants to express it as accurately as possible. I will actually explore ways to describe my Ni right there in front of you so I'm less trying to drill my point into you (as people often suspect) and more trying to find the right words to do my Ni justice. These past couple years I've been working on Se and Fe. Fe is a monster. Lol

[@InternetLiJo]

Fe is a total monster ahhhhh

[@NathanaelNaused]

I don't know if it's even possible to PROPERLY communicate Ni to someone who isn't using an intuition function and if you do it can be incredibly difficult. Have you gained any traction with that? I found I have to always filter it through my other functions downwards (INFJ speaking) to give someone something they MIGHT listen to

[@Diaming787]

This video is also useful for INTJ and ISTJ with repressed auxiliary Te. In my personal experience, it's easy to fall back in comfort with the introverted functions, even though I'm strong at using Te whenever I do use it.

[@davidcardinal3654]

I use Fi over Te. I grew up around females so my feminine functions developed first. I would always feel very insecure and unless I felt good about the work I was producing I wouldn’t like it because I required perfection. When I did hesitantly move forward on a school assignment I did extremely well and got accolades out of it. Now I know as a 29 year old person if I want to accomplish something I need to be ok with imperfections because an entire drawing done poorly looks better than turning around on your first mistake and not completing it at all.

[@max_masterius]

Same for me. I'm INTJ

[@jeraldschumann3305]

A Ni-Fi loop trying get out by checking your video.

[@Collins1dan]

As an ENTJ (Te dominant) I found it funny watching this video. I struggle to consider feelings when I plan something... I also consciously change the word 'think' to 'feel' when I describe my opinions to people to 'soften' it... so they don't get offended and think I'm bulldozing them... in reality, I'm just throwing an idea out there and am totally open to other suggestions.... that said though... my idea's usually better 😂

[@redefinedliving5974]

This is something I struggled to understand about Te users hahaha

[@joshuavanderrheede4469]

Fellow ENTJ here. I'm honestly incapable of using the term 'I feel' as it just does not come naturally to me. It would be disingenuous of me to use a term I'm not comfortable with simply to appease others.

[@Signe0184]

ENFP here, I hate people using "I feel" in the workplace. 😅 It just gets messy, I can not criticize or challenge your opinion which is based on "I feel" because you are going to take it too personally. For example: We are moving the morning meetings from 8:45 to 8:30 because it feels better, we should start earlier. No, damn it, you use "I feel it" when you choose a restaurant or coffee shop (it is/it feels so nice to sit next to the window), but if you are moving a damn meeting, then do it because of practical reasons: starting earlier because we need more time to discuss, colleagues are busy and can not come in time, etc.

[@bwhitedpencilbox889]

This was the most clear and useful Te description I’ve come across! I’m INFJ so this is a huge blindspot to me. You have a good grasp of the difference between feeling\thinking, I find many thinkers don’t quite get how they are both judging functions. Thank you for making this!

[@InternetLiJo]

Awesome!

[@Alazsel]

Thanks for the gold nuggets. "There is no such thing as failure." However people with inferior Te feels this very hard, as it takes them too long to put their failures into practice.

[@Theo-pv4qe]

As an Isfp, I thank you 🙏

[@InternetLiJo]

Hey!! Glad you saw some value in it :)

[@planetmars924]

glad to see im not the only isfp trying to develop Te lol

[@Litewiz]

I am another ISFP trying to further my extraverted thinking.

[@crimsonmatter]

@@InternetLiJo OMG I really enjoy these series lindsay! As an xNTJ you're are really helpful.

[@rindublin7899]

Is it late for me as an ISFP 26 F?

[@soniap8573]

I’m an ENFP who moved to another country a year ago because I liked the idea of a fresh start and thought it would be fun...Never once thought about the practicality of it. While I don’t regret my decision (entirely) I think I need to work on using my Te once in a while hahaha...listening to you speak about making decisions without using emotions is something I’m still trying to imagine/process.

[@Signe0184]

I did the same, but it was a country whose culture I like and my partner was from the same country. While the decision was based on Fi, which is my biggest motivation, I would not have succeeded in integrating into this new country if I hadn't used my Te: looking how to get a job, learning the language, dialects, religion, etc... I wish I used more Te when I was younger tbh... 😖Especially when it comes to my school and class choices. But looking back I am aware that I just couldn't do that because my circumstances were constantly reminding me and triggering my Fi values and feelings (family expectations for example). It was later that Te challenged my Fi values and I managed to change some that were harmful to me. 😁 Psychotherapy can really help us people with the dominant/auxiliary Fi, to develop that healthy Fi-Te relationship which is essential for any kind of progress or success.

[@priestofavalon]

I think at this point my Te is automatic. I don't register emotion hardly ever, so I'm constantly looking at ways to make things more efficient. Though due to current situations at work I feel like I'm beating my head against a wall...

[@julieolson1402]

You're brilliant! This INFP was tripped up by Fi every time, and blind to it. I remember your comment about not trying to solve an inferior function with a savior function. But, this is only helpful if you realize you're doing it! Once you explained it, it became so clear. Thank you so much!

[@forKyrene]

Fe! God, Fe is so hard for an intj, especially for an intj in a workplace full of feelers and sensors! I'm constantly working on it, trying to be aware of what other people want, how they might react, how they would feel, how they would expect me to feel (which most of the time i don't know). And then i have to act on those feelings based on what is the RIGHT thing for me to do (and not what the best thing for me to do, which is more likely what my Te would tell me to do). And on top of that, the actions must be in Se. However, it's so exhausting i needed to spend a day indulging in Ni to recharge!

[@InternetLiJo]

Fe is SOOO HARD. It’s literally what brought me to my breaking point as a human where I went searching for answers because I thought something was wrong with me. Alas.. it was just Fe, a function I am so far removed from lmao. Yes, this does deserve a solo video.

[@umummiii4759]

Te is my trickster or blindspot as an infj. Do you have more advise how to improve it or is that even possible for infjs

[@lilie4722]

I'm INFJ so I have Te PolR, I decided to develop my Te to be more efficient and productive in my daily life.

[@scarecrowsound8563]

"not what you want but what the world requires"

[@InternetLiJo]

It’s the damn Te truth.

[@scarecrowsound8563]

@@InternetLiJo I went through a phase the last few years where I explored my spiritual (read: emotional) side. I just snapped out of it because I hate being mediocre hahaha

[@crimsonmatter]

Yeas, I have been working on starting my business as an entreprenuer which would be a Project of Making The Earth A More He

[@ruthlessfairy]

INFJ here, Te way down at the bottom on the 7th place... Never understood this function before (especially in ISTJ's), but you made it clear. Thank you!

[@denisesiddon7241]

I can't te easily as it's only just there . Thanks for this vid ❤

[@edresmaher]

you're my superstar... everything you say is soo accurate, I found you by chance and this is one of the luckiest moments of my life... cause I found a person... or a group of people who really know how real INTJ tick! you know it all... Bless you ... much respect...

[@zhoumei6]

Best definition of Te ever, Te is not just about the plan and executing, it mostly about modify the existed model and advance it into more fi way, utilize the environment/situation for the best.

[@claudialuvsu21]

It’s really funny how you say that Te always has to justify/reason their decisions lol. I explain EVERYTHING I do/think in my life. In my life it’s to the point where if I can’t logically justify why I feel emotions then I just “throw it away”. My INFP best friend is currently trying to help me work on “just feeling to feel”....it’s not working to say the least lol

[@ellenvanderveen6576]

Thx girl! This was helpful 🙂 you’re a kind INTJ ✨💕🌈

[@ericbooth7615]

INTJ here - I'm currently exercising my Se so that it stops ruining my life. My Ni and Te are already pretty on-point

[@charityerameh7716]

Hahahaha...very funny

[@Lamenteinglesa]

I'm an INFP, and I'm trying to become efficient at using my Si and Te functions. What you've explained here makes sense and is seemingly easy to follow. However, trying to put this into practice I realize how difficult and energy consuming it is for me. Need practice and great doses of self-awareness to pull it off...🤔

[@MrCorpsy6]

Oh okay, so that's how I teach myself various things: think and try, and then think again and try again, and so on until I'm ok with the results. It's like being a scientist really.

[@InternetLiJo]

Yes exactly!

[@Chekuthan0101]

Very useful video. Thank you very much. -Fellow INTJ

[@crimaart]

With the risk of being 'that' person that points it out.. it's extraAversion, guys, not extrOversion. The term coming from latin "extra" meaning "outside" with it's opposite "intro" meaning inside.

[@dmas7749]

both are correct actually

[@valkyriesanborn189]

I am an INTJ as well. I love your videos.

[@princesspat5239]

INFJ here. TE is my blind spot and i really want to work on it so thank you for this video!

[@hannahmathilda7101]

Oh my gosh!! My favorite video of yours so far! I struggle understanding Te precisely which irritated me. (Ni too) I was thinking of this topic today, and lo and behold you uploaded this. I like how you demonstrated it without regards to the N and S. It helps people get it better. I hope you will make more of these kinds of videos👩🏻‍🔧because it is iterated nicely

[@InternetLiJo]

Awesome Hannah!! So glad you found it beneficial :)

[@danielclay1378]

I am an intj and i've found this video in my quest to figure out how to stop over analyzing everything to the point of not getting much done. I wish I could just shut off my mind a little bit and just get the work done

[@samanthamassa4495]

I am so thankful for your channel ❤️ When I was younger, my mom/teachers/managers always told me, "you have a reason(excuse) for everything, just do things like I tell you and quit arguing". It was like a shot to the heart every time. I stopped over-explaining my Te to people in authority because it seemed like they took me as being uncoachable and stubborn. I was totally open to sensible suggestions, I just really wanted to learn why I was doing what I was doing, and always thought, "maybe if they saw what I see they would think differently" ..BIG NOPE😭

[@InternetLiJo]

Hahah YES GIRL. That is some Te for you 😂. If only we could just force understanding on others...

[@fleischliebe430]

Im Te/Se and no matter what! your Te will always be better than mine.

[@InternetLiJo]

What! Why do you say that? Also what defines “better” lol

[@sugarasha]

As an ISFP, it feels like a DREAM to make decisions without emotional input.

[@seignee]

I am INFP and i definitely overuse my Fi to the point where its genuinely ruining my life lmao. Te is definitely something i need to develop and this guide is really helpful. Thanks :)

[@MrSaske63]

Really nice explanation and to the point that's how I like it :D. When I was younger I noticed Te only in moments of anger or frustration but now I really like building up systems and making them efficient. That's probably one reason why I like INTJ's so much and envy them. That combination of Ni and Te is kinda OP. Definitely my second favourite type except my own of course :P. It costs me a lot of energy to use Te but I'm actually really glad I have it. I'm binge watching your videos right now so thanks a lot for the great content!

[@InternetLiJo]

Happy binging! Let me know if you have any questions :)

[@AndeAndrea]

This is a great topic & great info. I think the refinement of your Te skills is paramount in life.

[@InternetLiJo]

They are so beneficial!

[@chickletmonstah]

Great! Thanks for this! Been wanting to buff up my awkward Te. -INFP

[@EminentJade]

the disclaimer in the beginning is essentially important for those feelers who thought they always "think"so much.

[@9SMTM6]

Appreciate the input. Gotta say I have a really unhealthy relationship with Te usage at times. Ti hero with relatively high IQ and a wrong environment leads to that function being horribly underdeveloped. If I'm thinking about something I'm good at I'll ask for input or even think about others perspective (as you describe here) far too late (if I don't just give up on it). That leads to an even stronger Ti if you overcome the difficulty, but ultimately using a bit Te in some places is pretty much required. Unfortunately I got by with Ti so long until the hurdles are nearly insurmountable, and need to step back and practice Te on smaller issues first, which is really frustrating for someone like me. At least my inferior Fe is somewhat well developed. Pretty decent burst-capabilities, though the long-time usage could be improved, but it'll do for now.

[@InternetLiJo]

Yeah, you can have that Fe and Ti work together to simulate a pseudo Te. Sounds like you’re smart though as you have considered all these things already. Sounds like you’re on your way to good things :)

[@lxf9914]

Yes! My blindspot. I definitely take extra and inefficient spins around the block when the radio is on lol I love to cruise in the car. It gets my day started right lol I like defining terms in one word to better understand them especially for trickster functions. Helps alot. For now I'm liking the words efficiency for Te and vibe for Fe. Also for trickster functions I've noticed that "overwhelming " is the emotion given by that slot. My infp sister is overwhelmed by loud noise for ex. She turns the TV to a whisper. For my Te trickster, I had the same thoughts you described about socializing in h.s. but for research. I remember the teachers would say they were preparing us for college and the research papers we'd have to write and I would think...oh man I'm not gonna make it lol I thought college and formatting were synonymous lol citations etc. Recently I tried to make a budget for things I wanted to get, I kept putting my head down and closing my eyes to focus and use Ti in my head. I tried to put all the inputs in excel and felt overwhelmed when I had to price things lol That's when I connected the dots to trickster being overwhelming. Last thing on this fascinating function: I like learning, as an infj, from ntjs because they break things down to a simplicity and efficiency of understanding that, like you said makes things easy. Music theory I'm learning from an intj. Super efficient. Ti grabs it very quickly but Te trickster wouldn't organize it to that level. Thankfully there are Te saviors to package everything so nicely. So life hack 101 for any INFJs out there, try and learn or find an xNTJ produced product on the topic of interest as they will organize it very well for you! Thanks for the video lijo!

[@dirtywhitellama]

Your description of Te works well. ;)

[@InternetLiJo]

Yissssss

[@seeker4wisdom]

I prefer ISFP, so I am trying to further develop my Te because of potential blind spots with the use of this function that can cause problems for me. Thank you for explaining this function and how to better develop it. Your explanation was clear!

[@suvtropics]

As an enfj, i struggle so hard telling my Fe to shut up and the Te to come out. Thanks for this, very helpful. Also, Ni gang \m/

[@nobody_yett]

I've spent the past two days looking for help with Te (an inferior fxn for me) and this is the best help I've come across. I'm taking notes (I NEVER take notes)

[@Einstellung]

I subscribed to your channel because this video was concise and accurate. Thanks

[@ogyanabear]

the first time i watched this my ENFP brain was like 😮‍💨 too many logicistical words ~ like reading an advanced manual for something , it literally felt draining to me - as it does whenever i try to force use my Te without Fi . & even though youre explaining is clear as day , i wasnt able to follow along 😭 but im back ! as im realizing that developing & utilizing my Te more can actually assist so much in bridging my Ne ideas into Se reality 🥴 i am adulting 🤠 thank you sm for this ! super helpful .

[@Kanoku31]

thanks for this video, learning this to develop my te as an isfp

[@marwah1072]

obsessed with the purple!

[@vunar]

I love to be efficient and integrate things into my standard operating procedures.

[@tombain5665]

Really realy well explained. Young adults in our communities would benefit from this educational material in order to understand personal dynamics and their applications. Cheers

[@berkaytugrel]

It... was... even.... hard for me to watch the video without getting stressed how emotional I am... Infp

[@raresnush4859]

I hope this is going to help me with my Ni-Fi loop. Tnx for the video

[@zzurg7416]

As an intj I honestly cant understand what kind of person would watch this video to try to learn from it rather than to relate to it lol

[@InternetLiJo]

Lol well, it’s easy to relate to when it’s your functions 😂 imagine if this video was about Fe. We got a LOT to learn from that.

[@mirjetagjika]

@@InternetLiJo I heard from your videos that you have an intj father and an isfp mother. For this reason you may have difficulty using Fe. Having an isfj mother helped me with Fe. On the other hand , I may have difficulty with Se. Stick around with some people who have Fe. This would help you.

[@catinthepeng2686]

As INTP, I watched to comprehend.

[@unavailablewuxian4923]

If I was a product, my description would say "It Tes and some other stuff"

[@far-away-so-close4540]

Doing design for a living, I would suggest that even someone with very good Te will probably not get the "maximum" efficiency on the first attempt at anything. Te, in general, is flexible by nature, so coming up with options and iterative versions is part of the process. Make a reasonable first pass at an idea, even if it is not "good" or complete or in any way final. Then, establish a measurable "Baseline" for this Version 1.0, with whatever metrics you think are most important. Then, continuously try to improve these metrics, and add new ways of measuring what you are doing, as you go. Thinking in terms of *continuous improvement* is a method for long-term success.

[@emila732]

it looks like my designer studied helped me a lot with this. Everytime I have to design something for someone other than me I am asking this questions, ofcourse I sometimes have a big temptation to make things a little bit less useful but just more pretty, but If I will decide to that is fully aware decision XD

[@denissedali]

I met you at Hipprocates a few years ago! Love your videos :)

[@InternetLiJo]

Haha no way! Did you find me again through youtube organically or purposefully?

[@Artinthefamily]

Must....be....effective. Great explanation about how our minds work to develop ideas, ie. app for the elderly.

[@wisdomseeker3132]

Thanks this is very helpful for me. I Am an INFP And I am developing my Te. ❤️😇☯️

[@LazuliRose]

What the world requires not what I want. Got it. I can route that logic through my Fe lets make Te happen my way!

[@sheandg]

Beautiful tips and beautifully Te laid out!! I am forever working on Te and it is so stinkin’ Hard to not have everything flowered by my lead Fi. I got panicky listening to you say don’t use emotion in the equation!!! Lol I’m like what? Is that even possible for me? Lol I am soooo going to give this the ole college try for the next few days and see how I fair.

[@InternetLiJo]

Thanks Sheila! From someone familiar with OP I’m interested to know how it shifts your mindset when you try and apply it.

[@polishmeow8298]

Great! Can you do "How to Se & Ni Better?" I like your take and explanations regarding cognitive functions.

[@minjoolee2231]

Im only trusting you because you are an intj (which makes your step by step accurate) and my fav youtuber -intp

[@minglian9335]

Woah... I have a question. Would it be a Te thing to have to have logical reasons for emotions? I use the phrase 'does it work?' so frequently... Does it work for me? For others? I don't care how creative the solution as long as it works. Although I prioritise the quickest and most repeatable solutions... Each solution must be tailored accordingly to the present circumstances. For instance, one of my friends got a dog. Im allergic to dogs, but knowing her and how much she talked about wanting a dog, I knew it was inevitable. However I did think she would wait until her backyard was properly dog proofed but eh. I got mad a bit because now it was more inconvenient going to her house and it already takes a long time to get there, but it didn't take that long to determine I was just annoyed because I didn't know how allergic I would be to the dog and that now making plans with her would be more difficult as it's a puppy and must accompany her everywhere. So after I figured out the issues I was like, I still want to be her friend so like let's meet at the dog friendly beach (outside so less allergic) and we went from there and things are fine. But her friends? They just have no clue how to interact with her anymore and I don't understand how it can be that hard. Like, talking is a thing... They gave a bunch of crappy reasons why they are having issues and I can tell there is some other emotionally based issue but have no idea what so I'm just going to proceed as usual on my end and hope it sorts itself out...

[@InternetLiJo]

Yes! It sounds like you were using a Te function in that situation!

[@zacariahrangel398]

Even in everything I like and dislike there is a reason behind... When i use "because i like" it's because i don't have time to explain all the reasons behind it. Like a escape route that is acceptable answer for some cuestions to almost all people.

[@iankinzel]

Could Te include "I did blah-blah-blah because it was what I had to do to get [important person] to sign off on the rest of the project"? Or does that fall under "I like"/"they like"-style feeling?

[@InternetLiJo]

That sounds like Te, not feeling related. There is a logical reason you had to do it.

[@_allenyang]

Insane how clearly that was explained! Ty

[@johnniedilangcruz9287]

Just retook the test after 10yrs right after i came across ur vids. It now showed leaning to an INFJ w/ T=51%/F=49%. Got me thinking that Te somehow naturally shifts to an Fe when INTJs starts or attempts to be more emotionally expressive, or shall i say 'thankful' for things, I guess?. Feels odd though. It's like Kingpin turned Guru. Or like the evil antagonist turned saint..Just sharing though. Gettin hyped by ur vids -xD. Got plenty of time watch 'em all now... lol👍

[@InternetLiJo]

Haha so the T and F are totally different function axis’ so you’re either one or the other, but sometimes those online tests make it impossible to get a clear read. I’d be happy to help you narrow it down if you like :)

[@johnniedilangcruz9287]

@@InternetLiJo That''ll be great. Still new to the terminologies though so catching on. lol xD.

[@igabcruz5038]

Wow, this is what i need. You don’t know how much you help me for this one. This is so useful in so many levels. You saved me from my rabit hole future decision making I might take in the future. I think most of my problems as an INFP comes from neglecting my Te. If I will use my Si and go back in the past, most of my problems comes from not asking my Te! I know that its down there. I just dont know how to use it or will I say it’s not strong enough. I have instances in group work related that people sometimes gets frustrated at me for not telling my thoughts and opinions through brainstorming and just tell it after we failed or I will stop them in the middle and say it in an awkward and abruptly way lol, cause i can’t take it anymore. There were like, WHY YOU DIDNT SAY ANYTHING BEFORE? OR YOU SHOULD SAY YOUR THOUGHTS NEXT TIME CAUSE YOU HAVE GOOD SOLUTIONS THAT MIGHT SAVE US TIME. WHY YOU DIDNT FIGHT FOR IT IF YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHT? I was like 😭😭😭😭😭😭. I’m not sure if I’m developing my Te now that I’m in my mid 20’s because now I can differentiate the Fi and Te because of MBTI. When I’m deciding I don’t usually now think of my Fi viewpoints but also ask my Te. WHAT I NEED to better to solve this problem faster ( this is probably the Te murmuring on my background ) VS WHAT I WANT( This is the Fi and my tower of values that you need to pass). Now I have the tendency to get this both on my system and ask myself for a winwin solution. I will tap my Ne to help me, HOW WILL I GET MY NEEDS EFFICIENTLY WITHOUT COMPRIMISING MY Fi. And then Ne will generate so many things, sometimes it works and most of the time I will go in the rabbit hole of procrastinating and then nothing will happen, instead of just following my Te at the moment lols. And in this video, you said What will be the best solution in this situation according to what the world wants and needs blown my mind hahaha. I admire the Te on Intj in a sense that sometimes when I’m on meeting, I will think, how will the Intj or entj say this and I will just throw my te on the front and let it talk hahaha. PS: I forbid myself to use the word ‘feel’ and replace it with ‘think’ on my comment to exercise my Te lol it feels weird hahaha.

[@InternetLiJo]

Honestly, you are absolutely on the right path. I can see your drive to Te solve this dilemma in your life. You got this!

[@JohanJohnJohnson]

Thank you! As a Te demon user, this helps me a lot!

[@abdelkarimdebbah9512]

I like to put it as: think about how you can explain it to people with common sense

[@clintwestwood4545]

Could you make a video on the ENTP shadow of INTJs? Your experiences with it, when / why it comes up, etcetc :)

[@InternetLiJo]

Ooo second request for this! Adding it to the list. I need to learn some more about why ENTP is referred to as our shadow since the ESFP is technically our reverse functions

[@clintwestwood4545]

LiJo Don’t quote me on this, but i believe it’s because the ENTP has the opposite functions as us, while the ESFP has reverse functions! So where INTJ has Ni first, ENTP has Ne first. INTJ has Te, while ENTP has Ti! (So I/E swap on the functions). I’m just not sure which one is what: reverse (ESFP) or opposite (ENTP) lolol

[@jennsmith3856]

I have a question. Often, I figure out the most efficient ways to accomplish tasks on my own, but explaining my reasons to other people is challenging. Is Te mostly used to explain things to others, or is it used to achieve personal efficiency? My understanding is that it differs from Ti in that Ti is much more exacting, perfectionistic, and mathematical. But, Te cuts corners in order to get the job done quickly and effectively.

[@InternetLiJo]

Yeah this is hard to explain because both Ti and Te want it to work efficiently and effectively for them. However Te users generally have an easy time explaining the why behind a reason for doing something. It’s more than just explaining though, it’s pinging to the outside world to always assess integration, outside of just the self.

[@forKyrene]

Cutting corners is such an Ni thing to do... 😁 It's definitely not entirely for explaining things. Like Lindsay said it's hard to explain. Let's see... With both Te and Ti, it involves assessment and evaluation of the the external condition based on logical reasons while using the least amount of resources until a possible solution or output is achieved. However, Te requires that as many perspectives as possible are assessed and evaluated until all possible loopholes can be plugged in, resulting in an almost-always best solution. However, since most of the energy was used in assessing many perspectives, attention to the details were put second priority. Ti, on the other hand, would not necessarily look at all perspectives, but instead would latch on a possible solution and then methodically deep dive into its details. So although you get a more detailed solution, it's sometimes not really the best solution. I guess, to put it simply, Te considers breadth, while Ti prioritizes depth in it's reasoning and decision making. I might've made it more abstract there, but its how i use my Te and how I see Ti works. I'll let my Ni brood on it until I can come up of the best possible concrete sensory example for you.

[@jennsmith3856]

@@forKyrene Thank you! I really appreciate your insights and explanations. It gives me another perspective on how to gauge which functions I'm using.

[@JeskaJane.]

INFJ here. yes ma’am, teach me how to think! Please and Thank you.

[@rustysage]

hi, infj here w/ Te PolR I hope that I get to develop my Te more lol, it manifests as an inability to explain my thinking outwards coherently

[@crystalemullen]

So how's this for using Te. In order to save $20, I decided not to take Uber to church but to get on the bus. That meant getting up a couple of hours earlier. That also meant making sure I had my coffee, breakfast, and even a lunch packed in advance becauseI was also going to take the bus home. Everything was all set. I got out the door. I almost was at the bus stop, and then I realized I did not have my phone. So that miss step alone means I'm back to square one and I'm taking the Uber to church. ( Continuing with my plan to take the bus with me I would be late for church and for helping out at church, which was unacceptable in my mind) I've learned from the mistake so that I can execute this better next time. How's that for an ENFP?

[@jenk2726]

Esfp trying to develop the third function here! Thanks for the amazing tips💗

[@bang-sensei4240]

Personally, I have been having existential crises over me being an infp or isfp or whatever,I would like to active my Te and Si/Ni, because I have come to the conclusion that I can't have a fine career in this environment and with my lack-of-seriousness self, I want to get better at my life. As a matter of fact, I am very much lost over what am I supposed to do with all this and what to do to become a better version of myself,can you help me out here?

[@nobleamerican7662]

Interesting. I suspect Te is in the 1st or 2nd position for myself based on your description. I have several projects that take that approach by default. I could use some insight into the value and function of feelings as such, and not as logical action indicators.

[@InternetLiJo]

Yes I’ll make some vids on those soon!

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

The way I see it, whether it's first or second depends on how you view "public responsibilities". If Te is first, you'll believe that it is best to take the initiative to get the ol' teamwork up and rolling, and may be upset when you see others being passive instead of offering help of their own free will. If it's second, then you prefer to find out what's going on first beforehand, then get after it. Your issue here would then be random crap getting in the way of you finishing the job and getting upset at people who bother you while you're working.

[@reizer05]

This is another way of thinking.

[@gigachad8189]

I am an intj but my Te is still not developed ( i am 14, and according to what I know the auxiliary function develops from age 13 to 21) But I am 100% sure i use ni. I don't know about my auxiliary function But Te is the closest. How can i be sure i am an intj when I am still young? Some things about me: I like reading books (self improvement and sometimes fiction), i am obsessed with Google and research (i would research everything i want to do in order to be sure i am doing the most ideal and best thing), i am not cold or arrogant (which seems to be a stereotype of the INTJ). I am open to questions

[@kalilah5560]

Can you do a video on how to improve your social skills or communication?? Like a video to help INTJ types socialize better!!

[@InternetLiJo]

I have one on how to talk to people but I could expand on that!

[@BIGGELATO]

Since this is all new to me, and I'm doing my research and diligence on this area of my life (lol) I came across a thought and conclusion that I might be an extroverted INTJ which doesn't make sense at first but I seem to do a lot of INTJ things BUT when it comes to intro and extro, I might be slightly more extrovert. UGH! F*** this personality testing...

[@rongwang8757]

This was super helpful. Going to use post-it notes as reminders. Edit: "Efficient AF". Ha! Yup.

[@InternetLiJo]

Dope 🙃

[@masteraxe1453]

Thank you for this video. Te is probably the worst function to have as inferior in today's society. This here is coming from an ISFP. It looks like almost everything is revolved around Te. Not only that but Fi for me seems to not help me one bit.

[@schnecke17]

Me, an infj, trying to develop my blind function

[@beingsomeone201]

Intj batman~~ sometimes truth isnt good enough >>> thats te❤

[@TruthSeekerClub]

DO you think puzzles good to activate Te? I used to solve a lot of puzzles before, I had a hunch that be able to solve over 100 puzzle. I wanted to work on my analytical skills. I developed a model for analyzing things. it helped me abstract my ideas and thinking patterns plus when I see a situation or a sentence, I have different logical views allow me to deduce things with why I think that's what work for everyone but those who think they are special for having power like money or being loved hate it.

[@InternetLiJo]

What kind of puzzles are you referring to? For me, anything fun is a puzzle :)

[@TruthSeekerClub]

@@InternetLiJo Before I know about MBTI I thought every time something happen actually make sense how possibly i could not see it coming, so i first decided i want to organize my thoughts so i analyzed around 150 riddle. then moved to a website called hacker rank and started solving problems there. ................. it's not that i don't want to work out my Te but i hate to force myself into things randomly unless i decided internally.

[@ErykThompson]

Te is such a great function, wish I had that. Any extra tips for a Ti?

[@InternetLiJo]

Um... do you want to make that video? Because you da pro at that one lol

[@DANINJUNE]

Entp here trying to become the ubermensch Weirdly I took a functions test and I got Ti Ni Ne Fe Seems half entp half infj and some suggestions of intp/istp. My Te seems weak at times but not non-existent, but I do believe it needs to be worked on. 5w6 makes it so that my Ti overwhelms my Ne, making me closer to an intp, but with a strong Ni as well. Ti and Ni seems to be a weird combination and I think that developing my Te more I can become much more efficient in many realms of endeavor. In such case I partially develop my se by going to the gym, my Te by brainstorming the usefulness of a fact or what must be done, my Ti by rationalizing reasons behind things and how they possibly can change an outcome(coupled with Ni to know whether something is inevitable or not). My Ne and Ni always fire up and so does my Ti. My Fe sometimes but runs out after an interaction I have 0 interests in common. In conclusion.. this rant probably made me more knowledgeable of myself and also led me to have more questions about myself.

[@piyush4left]

I am thinking about making a video named "How to Ne better" Because I am better in using Ne as compared to my ENTP cousins... Same ways...INTJ utilize Te more effectively than ENTJ

[@InternetLiJo]

Make it!!!

[@Kiseochan]

Did you make it?!?!

[@ruthlessfairy]

I think it's because it's the Parent Function, which is much more responsible when correctly developed

[@bluesunset9385]

Also just because people dont flat out say "I like" doesn't mean they aren't doing it just one of the many backdoors to supplement their position.

[@styleyoprotocol3374]

Awesome 😉 You are the best 👍

[@InternetLiJo]

Oh well thank you 😊

[@troywesterbur706]

I don't know if its my arrogance or not but I usually don't think whats best for society I think more in terms of does it work always. So I look for possible failures and what causes them. I then think of every possible thing that could go wrong and test my ideas to it. With that said if it does fail it is because of something I didn't see happening. As much as I hate to admit I am wrong from time to time. Not very often but it does happen and if I am its usually on how something makes someone feel. It is hard to think how someone else is going to feel or even how I might feel. So I run it by my wife just to see. She is an INFJ so she gets it and really easy too. It baffles me. I hope you caught the intentional use of Fi in there. Yes it has to be intentional or I wont think about it.

[@marshallrobinson1019]

You mean input functions for the app(?). Personally, I can tell you what's broken in a system and how to fix it. Trying to explain how I know or the logic behind it is tedious. Perhaps I should work on my Te. Also, your title card reminds me of Vermeer's "The Girl with the Pearl Earring."

[@NathanaelNaused]

Do you think words like I want or I need are emotional based? Because they sound emotional based to me when they don't refer to needs that are objectively based.

[@InternetLiJo]

It would depend on the context. If you got shot and you're like "I need a doctor", it's not emotionally based.

[@Lemmedieyah]

The way XNXJ explains 😞🤲