Learning how to knock oneself out of the observation mindset and take action when necessary and when it will affect one's life positively was key for me. Knowing when I got to the point of overanalyzing was as well.
On a related note, taking life by the balls has nothing to do with type and has quite a positive effect on one's psyche.
Nicely put! All very important for the INTP personality.
I especially like the "feel free to analyze things, but do not
overanalyze". It's so easy to do, but so very fruitless and time consuming.
Related to "taking life by the balls", I have learned/am still learning to "just own it". Just do you, live life to the fullest, make no apologies (unless you've really caused some hurt - which will happen on occasion), and OWN IT!
In my own head, I think in innovative and bold ways, but in the presence of others it's always been so easy for me to exude this soft-spoken, apologetic, "poor me", I'm going to cater to the needs of the group, type of persona.
That doesn't mean to not show compassion. It just means get out there and do what you do best to the fullest regardless of what others may think or say.