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Type
One - THE REFORMER
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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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