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The principled, idealistic type. Ones are conscientious
and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong.
They are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change:
always striving to improve things, but afraid of making
a mistake. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious,
they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into
being critical and perfectionistic. They typically have
problems with resentment and impatience. At their best:
wise, discerning, realistic, and noble. Can be morally
heroic. The Reformer.
The caring, interpersonal type. Twos are empathetic,
sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous,
and self-sacrificing, but can also be sentimental, flattering,
and people-pleasing. They are well-meaning and driven
to be close to others, but can slip into doing things
for others in order to be needed. They typically have
problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging
their own needs. At their Best: unselfish and altruistic,
they have unconditional love for others. The Helper.
The adaptable, success-oriented type. Threes are self-assured,
attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and
energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly
driven for advancement. They are diplomatic and poised,
but can also be overly concerned with their image and
what others think of them. They typically have problems
with workaholism and competitiveness. At their best:
self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be–role
models who inspire others. The Achiever.
The introspective, romantic type. Fours are self-aware,
sensitive, and reserved. They are emotionally honest,
creative, and personal, but can also be moody and self-conscious.
Withholding themselves from others due to feeling vulnerable
and defective, they can also feel disdainful and exempt
from ordinary ways of living. They typically have problems
with melancholy, self-indulgence, and self-pity. At
their best: inspired and highly creative, they are able
to renew themselves and transform their experiences. The Individualist.
The perceptive, cerebral type. Fives are alert, insightful,
and curious. They are able to concentrate and focus
on developing complex ideas and skills. Independent,
innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied
with their thoughts and imaginary constructs. They become
detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically
have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation.
At their best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their
time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way. The Investigator.
The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are reliable,
hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent
"troubleshooters," they foresee problems and
foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive,
and anxious–running on stress while complaining
about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also
reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have
problems with self-doubt and suspicion. At their best:
internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing
themselves and others. The Loyalist.
The busy, productive type. Sevens are extroverted, optimistic,
versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited,
and practical, they can also misapply their many talents,
becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined.
They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but
can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the
go. They typically have problems with impatience and
impulsiveness. At their best: they focus their talents
on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous,
and satisfied. The Enthusiast.
The powerful, aggressive type. Eights are self-confident,
strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking,
and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering.
Eights feel they must control their environment, especially
people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating.
Eights typically have problems with their tempers and
with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. At their
best: self-mastering, they use their strength to improve
others' lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring. The Challenger.
The easy-going, self-effacing type. Nines are accepting,
trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic,
and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along
with others to keep the peace. They want everything
to go smoothly and be without conflict, but they can
also tend to be complacent, simplifying problems and
minimizing anything upsetting. They typically have problems
with inertia and stubbornness. At their best: indomitable
and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together
and heal conflicts. The Peacemaker.
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