The INTP is the genius operating in the shadows, the person who figured out the solution three days ago but forgot to mention it because they were busy deconstructing the nature of reality.
A characteristic struggle for Eights is Lust—not necessarily in a sexual sense, but a lust for intensity, excess, and expansion. They often feel that they need to push boundaries to feel alive.
The most pervasive challenge is the difficulty with commitment or focus. This conviction arises from their fear of missing out (FOMO). If they commit to one thing, they risk losing the freedom to do something else.