

EnneaSummer2021: Ones
18 snips Jun 11, 2021
Brad Barnes, a financial advisor, joins to discuss the Enneagram Type One, revealing how it has influenced his relationships and personal growth. He shares his journey of discovering his Type One traits alongside Fallon, highlighting their inner critics and how they navigate stress. The duo offers insights on how loved ones can support Ones, emphasizing the importance of check-ins and honesty. They also discuss the balance of responsibility with leisure, sharing favorite activities like travel, pickleball, and their unique take on enjoying life.
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Discovering The One Felt Like Revelation
- Brad describes first discovering his Enneagram type as uncomfortable but liberating because it 'knew' him in ways he didn't.
- He kept taking tests and reading until the one's description resonated across contexts and years.
Ones' Constant Internal Critic
- Ones carry an internal critic that constantly points out flaws and rarely praises achievements.
- This critic often feels like a friend to Ones, which makes external criticism especially painful.
Marriage Reveals The Hidden One
- Brad says marriage forced hidden tendencies out because you can't sustain performance forever with a spouse.
- He describes being eight months into marriage and slowly letting the dam open toward vulnerability.