Enneagram Type 3, known as The Achiever, is The Success-Oriented, Pragmatic Type: Adaptive, Excelling, Driven, and Image-Conscious.
Core Motivations
Type 3s are driven by a deep need:
- To be affirmed
- To distinguish themselves from others
- To have attention
- To be admired and impress others
Core Fears
Their deepest fears include:
- Of being worthless
- Of failing
Growth and Stress
The Enneagram is dynamic.
- In Stress: Type 3 moves toward type 9 (becomes disengaged and apathetic).
- In Growth: Type 3 moves toward type 6 (becomes more cooperative and committed to others).
Conclusion
The journey of the The Achiever is one of balancing their drive for be affirmed with the reality of the world.