Faith Quote by Isabel Briggs Myers
““Thinking or feeling judgment is vitally necessary, and introverted intuitives must develop it for themselves, because their utter conviction of their intuition’s validity makes them impervious to the influence of outside judgment. The importance to introverted intuitives of cultivating a judging process to balance and support their intuition cannot be overemphasized.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Gifts Differing, Isabel Briggs Myers, 1995
Introverted intuitives must consciously develop judgment to counteract overreliance on intuition, ensuring external feedback refines their insights and prevents blind spots.
In simple terms: Develop judgment to balance intuition.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate external feedback for intuition.
Themes
self‑development
balance
self‑awareness
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
self‑help
psychology
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal growth
- team collaboration
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Cognitive function
judgment
intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate judgment without stifling intuition?
- What external inputs help you validate your insights?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on judgment may suppress intuitive strengths.
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