The INTP Quest

A.J. is the principal visionary and founding father of Personality Junkie®, which he conceived in 2009 with the aim of exploring the theoretical underpinnings of psychological type and related areas of personality study. His research has primarily involved Jungian / Myers-Briggs® typology, while remaining conversant with the Enneagram and Big Five models as well. A.J. has authored four books on typology and currently boasts the two best-selling INTP books on Amazon.com. His work has been referenced in numerous books, articles, and e-publications.

In its broadest form, A.J.’s primary interest area is human subjectivity. He is particularly concerned with how the architecture of the mind—our “subjective lens”—shapes our beliefs, values, interests, biases, etc. He believes that investigating the nature of our psychological lenses, including the contributions of personality type, can help us better understand ourselves and our presuppositions.

A.J. has also long been fascinated by the perennial question of “how to live.” On this front, he has devoted much time to exploring topics such as identity, purpose, and authenticity. He is especially interested in how clarifying our identity and purpose as individuals can help us cultivate more meaningful and effective lives. He has found typology useful in this respect as well, drawing on its insights regarding the respective strengths and life roles of the personality types.

Consistent with his own type (INTP), A.J. brings an explorative and synthetic approach to personality studies. Novices and professionals alike appreciate his thought-provoking yet accessible writing style.