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Enneagram type 3

The Achiever · The Performer · The Motivator

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Enneagram type 3 (also written Enneagram 3) is called the Achiever, also known as the Performer. Here you will find a thorough description of type 3: core traits, core fear, wings, love and relationships, stress and growth. In the Enneagram, type 3 belongs to the heart center along with types 2 and 4.

Characteristics

Enneagram type 3 are diligent and efficient people who are concerned with achieving their goals. They need to be successful and have therefore developed flexible acrylate ability to adapt to different situations.

Enneagram type 3 has a very high activity. They often speak quickly and can have many balls in the air at a time. They often forget to take account of themselves because their attention is directed to all tasks to be performed and the objectives to be achieved. This leads to threes when collapsing before they discover that they might need a break.

Their goal-oriented attitude to life is also reflected in their slightly forward leaning "with his nose out of the next target." Many threes have problems with sore lower back as the elderly for the same reason.

Contributes with

Enneagram type 3 are effective and incredibly good at creating networks and contacts so they always know who to rely on. So even though they have the answers to most, they can quickly get assistance if there is something they do not right.

Thrives best with

Enneagram type 3 thrive with competition and rapid pace. It is also good with visible rewards and recognitions, such as appointments, award ceremonies and Ersin seller.

Resources

Change at stress

When Enneagram type 3 is emotionally pressured or feel paralyzed, they experience that it is difficult to prioritize - all tasks are equally important and difficult to finish.

Change at security

When Enneagram type 3 feel resourceful and confident look more realistically at the tasks in relation to the time and the resources actually available. They take the time to analyze.

You are possibly Enneagram type 3, if you can recognize the following

  • You are eager to perform and be productive.
  • The important thing for you is to achieve goals, complete tasks and obtain results.
  • It is important for you to be successful - to avoid failure.
  • Your heart is in the work and you identify yourself with your job - you are what you do.
  • You find it easy to ignore your feelings and experiences that you have too little time.
  • You are good at playing the game and take on the role it takes to reach your goal. You have so called "Chameleon-skills"
  • You have a hard time doing nothing and relaxing with the daily chores, conversion or other projects.
  • You provide a great (and eventually totally exhausting) effort.
  • You are really good at motivating others, and is a good role model.

Your personal path of development

Enneagram type 3 s development path goes through releasing its fixation on making a good impression and instead be honest with yourself and others about what they can handle. The road is also to make contact with his feelings and work with the belief that one is loved, whether you are successful or not. Through this Type Three experience to make contact with the particular aspect of essen state where The Three know that everything is going in the right direction, and it is not up to the individual to make sure it all. It's okay to be who you are.

Passion
Deception
Fixation
Vanity
Special ability
Honesty
Essence
Hope

Frequently asked questions about Enneagram type 3

What characterizes Enneagram type 3, the Achiever?
Enneagram type 3 are driven, efficient people focused on reaching their goals. They need to be successful and have developed a flexible ability to adapt to different situations, often at a very high pace.

What is Enneagram type 3 also called?
Enneagram type 3 is called the Achiever or the Performer. In the Enneagram it belongs to the heart center.

What are Enneagram type 3's core fear and core desire?
Type 3's core fear is being worthless without achievement or success. The core desire is to feel valuable and worthwhile.

What is Enneagram type 3 like in love and relationships?
Type 3s are engaged, energetic partners who like to appear successful, but can struggle to feel their own emotions behind the image. When they feel safe, they become more authentic, present and vulnerable.

What are type 3's wings, 3w2 and 3w4?
3w2 is more charming, warm and relationship-oriented, while 3w4 is more introspective, creative and personal. The wing nuances how type 3 expresses itself.

How do I know if I'm Enneagram type 3?
Look at your motivation, not just your behaviour: type 3 is driven by being valuable and successful. Take a free Enneagram test at 360indicator for a valid indication.

What is type 3's passion and essence?
Passion: deceit. Fixation: vanity. Special ability: honesty. Essence: hope.

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