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..
Type Two
The
Helper
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.
Type
Three
The
Achiever
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.
Type Four
The
Individualist
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.
Type Five
The
Investigator
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.
Type Six
The
Loyalist
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.
Type
Seven
The
Enthusiast
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.
Type
Eight
The
Challenger
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.
Type Nine
The
Peacemaker
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.
