YOUR RESULT:
Enneagram Type Three
THE EFFICIENT ACHIEVER
Why we need Type Threes…
Enneagram Type Threes are efficient and accomplished. They are focused on work and they inspire others to accomplish incredible things. They have ambitious goals and work hard to be the very best in whatever they work on.
WHAT DRIVES THE TYPE THREE?
CORE DESIRE
To appear successful and be admired.
CORE FEAR
Being worthless, or put in a position to fail.
HOW DO TYPE THREES SEE THE WORLD?
WORLD VIEW
The world only values winners; therefore I will do everything in my power to succeed.
FOCUS
How can I gain the respect and admiration of those around me?
SELF-TALK
“I must continually perform and achieve to be respected and loved.”
THE VIRTUE AND THE VICE OF THE TYPE THREE
AUTHENTICITY
The ability to embrace and love your whole self regardless of what others think about you.
DECEIT
The inability to believe that you will be admired for who you are and not what you do.
What is the Enneagram?
The word Enneagram comes from the Greek words ennea (nine) and gram (points or drawing). It refers to the nine different Enneagram Types, identified as numbers 1-9, and teaches the 9 different ways of being in and seeing the world.
Each number, or personality Type, has unique core motivations that drive specific thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
The insights of the Enneagram are useful for self-development, self-compassion, empathy, relationship building, effective communication, conflict resolution, and improvement of team dynamics.
ARE YOU A HEALTHY TYPE THREE?
Healthy Threes are team players who are comfortable in their own skin. They are confident in their value and they find worth outside of constant accomplishments. They inspire others to dream big and they take time to celebrate their accomplishments.
Average Threes feel the need to silently (or not so silently) compete with those around them for status. They deceive themselves into believing their worth is tied to their accomplishments and they have a hard time quitting their work when necessary.
Unhealthy Threes are vindictive and spiteful. They will often fabricate stories of their success and have a very hard time hearing negative feedback. They believe winning is only accomplished if everyone else is losing and they will go to great lengths to ensure they remain on top.
AN OVERVIEW OF TYPE THREES
Type Threes represent the human capacity for being productive, efficient, and achieving amazing things. They strive to excel in all areas of their life. At their best they are optimistic and inspiriting. At their worst they are competitive and vindictive.
Threes are driven by shame and a desire to have significance. Shame often feels like failure to the Three, so they have a tendency to overcompensate by being accomplishing as much as possible without taking the proper time to celebrate or relish in their achievements. As a result, their shame tends to come across as workaholism or relational disinterest.
THINGS THAT FEEL SHAMEFUL TO A TYPE THREE
- Not receiving due credit
- Association with an underperforming team or group
- Coming in second place
- Being corrected in front of others
Type Threes communicate in a ways that are upbeat, simple, and task-oriented. Their propensity for accomplishment makes them great leaders. When they are grounded, they are both encouraging and patient with others.
Type Threes take a problem-solving approach to conflict. They want to overcome the issue quickly to avoid inefficiencies and ensure everyone can quickly get back to work.
TAKE A BREAK
It is particularly challenging for you to rest. Rest is essential for optimal performance and therefore should have a place in your daily, weekly, monthly, and annual routines. Without proper doses of rest, time off is wasted on recovery, and the two should not be confused with each other. Take breaks throughout your day. Set a timer for when you need to stop working and then stop. Tomorrow is another day and the work will still be there waiting for you!