Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga are all Enneagram Type 3s, also known as "The Achievers." In this podcast, the essence of Type 3 is explored, including their insecurities and motivations. The podcast discusses the journey of Type 3s through different levels of consciousness and offers a type-tailored practice for them to rise up in consciousness. It's a valuable resource for Type 3s and those wanting to understand and support them.
Enneagram Type 3s strive for success and are often concerned about others seeing through their image.
Threes fear being seen as worthless and tie their self-worth to their ability to achieve success.
Deep dives
The essence qualities of Type Three
The Type Three represents the complete fulfillment of an individual's potential and embodies qualities of glory, value, and hope. Threes often imagine achieving great things from an early age, driven by the desire for glory and the manifestation of their full potential. This serves as inspiration for others to find and manifest their own potential.
The fear and shame of Type Three
The fear of being seen as worthless is deeply rooted in the Type Three. Despite their numerous accomplishments, threes are haunted by the constant fear of failure and the shame associated with it. They tie their self-worth to their ability to achieve success, and any setback can trigger a profound sense of worthlessness.
The journey towards authenticity for Type Three
At their best, creative Type Threes embrace authenticity and recognize the importance of being seen and valued by others. They understand the need for mirroring and are humble enough to acknowledge their failures and successes. However, when operating at controlling levels, threes become obsessed with projecting a desirable image of success, often masking their sense of worthlessness. At the destructive levels, threes disassociate from their heart and resort to manipulative and fraudulent behavior to maintain their position. To break free from this destructive cycle, threes must practice radical honesty and become aware of their patterns of impressing others.
Enneagram Type 3s, nicknamed The Achiever, are smooth and success-driven, endeavoring to show with their life that the sky’s the limit for what can be accomplished. They are also often concerned that others can see through their image. Famous examples include Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga.
In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 3 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 3’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 3s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.
This episode is designed to help Type 3s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 3s who wish to better support and relate to them.