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that test june: i may be Type Eight but following closely is Type One and Type Three. Type One: Point One - the Perfectionist Worldview: Life is about correcting error and striving for improvement. Unconscious Drive: Internalized Anger - Resentment Gift: Discernment Perfectionists have an innate ability to assess potential for improvement in any situation. They quite naturally notice what is right or wrong in all areas of life and are highly motivated to improve it. Often they intuit the best way to do a job or solve a problem very quickly. Ones are responsible, dependable people who pride themselves on their honesty and integrity. These idealists of the Enneagram can contribute ideas and energy for reform. Dark side of the gift. Ones attention to error can lead to criticism and judgement of self and others. They may believe they possess superior knowledge of the one right way. It may be difficult to recognize when something is good enough. Perfectionists exhibit a tendency to engage in black and white thinking. Relationships, tasks, even life are judged either good or bad, right or wrong, fair or unfair. They often take on too much responsiblity and feel resentful that others don't do their share or come through with their commitments. Forsaking pleasure in favor of what "should" be done adds fuel to the fire of resentment that burns inside. Fear of making mistakes or appearing foolish can lead to procrastination in decision-making. Inner Landscape Ones have an enormous internal critic berating and judging them, continually finding them wanting. All of us have an inner critic, but the Perfectionist's internal voice is relentless. Ones are often surprised when others accuse them of being critical, since they share only the tiniest fraction of their ongoing internal critique. In the belief that everyone is as focused on improving as they are, Ones feel that they are simply sharing the best they have to offer. Type Three: Point Three - the Performer Worldview: Life is about presenting a successful image. Unconscious Drive: Self-Deceit Gift: Efficacy and Adaptability Multitasking, high energy people, Performers get things done. They make things happen. Threes can adapt to any situation or group with a chameleon-like ability to match the environment. Performers inspire and motivate through charm and presentation of a successful image. No type on the Enneagram is more aware of the power of image. They are natural salespeople. Dark side of the gift. Three's focused attention on goals and tasks can overshadow other aspects of their lives. Feelings are often relegated to the back burner in service of doing. Performers may use others to get task done or run over anyone who is in the way of completion. Threes may cut corners to complete goals or projects, so long as it looks good to others. Inner Landscape Threes can become so identified with the image they present or with what they do that they lose themselves. They may not be sure of their real feelings or desires. "I'm successful at this, but do I really want to do it?" Their talent for adapting presentation to fit the audience, or identifying with their doing can leave them fearing they have no authentic self. "If I stop doing or performing, others will find out that I am a fraud and there really is nothing inside. " Love and survival depend on maintaining a successful image. 11:13 pm powered by blogger |
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