![]() ![]() Fun, spontaneous and adventurous, they are motivated by a need to be happy, to plan stimulating experiences and to avoid pain. ![]() Committed, practical and witty, they are worst-case-scenario thinkers who are motivated by fear and a need for security. Analytical, detached and private, they are motivated by a need to gain knowledge, conserve energy, and avoid relying on others. Creative, sensitive and moody, they are motivated by a need to be understood, experience their over-sized feelings and avoid being ordinary. Success-oriented, image-conscious and wired for productivity, they are motivated by a need to be (or appear to be) successful and to avoid failure. Warm, caring and giving, they are motivated by a need to be loved and needed, and avoid acknowledging their own needs. ![]() Ethical, dedicated and reliable, they are motivated by a desire to live the right way, improve the world, and avoid fault and blame. This overview of the types is a direct quote from the book. ![]() The Enneagram is not new-it's been around for many years-but only recently has it regained popularity. Why bother study personalities? Isn't it just a way to excuse how you are? One of the things I appreciated about this book that I've not always observed in other personality books was the focus on growing, becoming more healthy and socially aware, and reflecting more of the character of God. ![]()
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