Enneagram Type 1

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Enneagram 1 Nicknames:“The Perfectionist” or “The Reformer” (also called “The Crusader”, “The Activist”, “The Moralist”, “The Organizer”)

Type 1 is the rational, idealistic sort who feel like their mission in life is to do things the right way and to make right all that is wrong with the world! They strive for higher values and hold themselves and others to extremely high standards. They seek perfection and are critical if their high expectations are not met. 1s like to follow rules and are people of practical action who wish to be useful and reduce the disorder around them. They are often crusaders for change and causes in the world. They are attracted to institutions/jobs with structure, rules and a clear hierarchy. They have a tendency to turn people in if they break the rules.

Enneagram 1 Strengths

Moral
Values getting it right
Likes and creates structure
Competent
Good at following rules
Purposeful
Great attention to detail
Disciplined
Consistent
Analytical
Reliable
Will finish the job (and do it well)

Enneagram 1 Challenges or Weaknesses

Anger-Management issues
Overly perfectionistic
Holds the world to extremely high standards
Rigid
Need to be right
Punitive
Obsessive
Self-Critical
Critical of Others

Enneagram 1 Careers:

Strategic Planner
Informer
Enforcer
Urban planner
Technical director
Broker
Financial planner
Lawyer/paralegal
Computer programmer
Carpenter
Teacher
Accountant
Researcher
Preacher

Enneagram 1 with a 9 wing: “The Idealist”
Enneagram 1 with a 2 wing: “The Advocate”

Biggest fear: Of being defective, evil and corrupt.

Basic desire: To have integrity and be virtuous and balanced.

When 1s evolve they take on characteristics of type 7
When 1s are under stress they take on characteristics of type 4

Vice: Anger

Unconscious childhood message: It is not ok to make mistakes.
Lost childhood message: You are good.

Famous & Fictional Enneagram 1s:

Al Gore is the perfect example of a type 1 because of his crusade to raise awareness about the environment and global warming. Many type 1s are dedicated to causes because they are trying to right what’s wrong with the world. Gore is also a ENTJ, which is known as “The Leader”.