how-to-read

This book doesn't follow a linear path but rather offers flexibility to suit your personal explorations. Here's a guide to navigating its contents effectively:

• Start with the Introduction: It lays out the existential questions common among introspective types, setting the stage for the discussions that follow.

• Dive into Chapters on Specific Triggers Freely: Each chapter addresses different aspects of the existential experience for INxJs. You can read them in any order, depending on what resonates or feels most relevant to you at the moment.

• Explore Philosophies: The final chapter provides a brief overview of various philosophical thoughts on existence and meaning. It's intended to broaden your perspective and introduce different ways of contemplating existential concerns.

• Check the Appendix: For those new to personality psychology, the appendix offers a primer on MBTI and Jung’s cognitive functions, giving you a foundation to understand the book's context.

• Note on Repetition: As you navigate through, you might notice some advice repeats across chapters. This is deliberate, highlighting strategies with broad applicability across the existential experience.

The structure of each chapter is designed for clarity, with an introduction to the focal existential trigger, an exploration of the problem, and concluding with actionable advice. This approach allows you to tailor your reading to your own journey of introspection and existential exploration, facilitating a more grounded and fulfilling perspective.