Enneagram Three
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Type Three: The Achiever
Type 3s are driven, ambitious, and adaptable, excelling in goal-setting and achieving success. They are highly aware of their image and work hard to be seen as successful and admirable in the eyes of others.
Efficiency and productivity are important to them, and they are often leaders or high performers in their fields. They enjoy the recognition that comes with their accomplishments and are skilled at presenting themselves in a positive light.
You might be an Enneagram Three if...Â
- You are highly focused on setting and achieving your goals.
- You take pride in your accomplishments and enjoy recognition.
- You adapt your behavior to fit the image of success in different situations.
- You often compare your progress to others and push yourself to do better.
- You are motivated by the fear of failure or being seen as unsuccessful.
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Some Common Behaviors of Enneagram Threes
- Working long hours or taking on multiple projects to achieve your goals.
- Polishing your image or presentation to ensure it reflects success.
- Setting new goals immediately after achieving one.
- Networking or forming connections that could advance your career.
- Feeling restless or dissatisfied if you’re not constantly moving forward.
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Understanding the Chart
In the Enneagram, stress and growth integration lines show how each type behaves under different conditions. Under stress, a type disintegrates, adopting the negative traits of another type. In growth, a type integrates, adopting the positive traits of another type.
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Enneagram Three in Growth & Stress
Growth (Integration): Moves to Type 6, becoming more cooperative, loyal, and committed to the well-being of others, focusing less on personal success.
Stress (Disintegration): Moves to Type 9, becoming more disengaged, apathetic, and complacent, losing their usual drive.
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Enneagram Three Wings
Wings are the adjacent types on the Enneagram circle that influence a person’s core type, adding complementary traits
Wings: 3w2 (more sociable, people-pleasing, and caring) or 3w4 (more introspective, creative, and sensitive).
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