What’s Your Personality Type? | An Introduction to the Enneagram

The Enneagram of Personality is a system used by numerous mental health professionals to get more insight into one’s character, and as a method for self-development. The Enneagram consists of nine personality archetypes that are interconnected in different ways.
Some say that the Enneagram is liberating compared to the conventional methodology of mental health disorders because none of the archetypes are inferior or defective in themselves. Nevertheless, as it focuses as much on negative traits as on positive traits, it isn’t an ‘ego-flattering’ tool either.
The Enneagram leaves room for overlap between and within different personality types. Also, it acknowledges that nobody is purely ‘one type’, but rather a ‘basic type’ that transforms within its own range of characteristics and also corresponds with types that it’s connected to.
This video is an introduction to the Enneagram of Personality.
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00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Short history
02:13 - The setup/structure
04:10 - The Perfectionist (1)
04:56 - The Helper (2)
05:41 - The Achiever (3)
06:24 - The Individualist (4)
07:14 - The Observer (5)
08:01 - The Loyalist (6)
08:49 - The Enthusiast (7)
09:47 - The Challenger (8)
10:41 - The Peacemaker (9)
11:32 - The Basic Archetype
13:23 - Centers
14:18 - Wings
15:01 - Lines of integration
16:12 - Wrap-up

[@Einzelgänger]

1:11 Short history 2:13 The setup/structure [TYPES] 4:10 The Perfectionist (1) 4:56 The Helper (2) 5:41 The Achiever (3) 6:24 The Individualist (4) 7:14 The Observer (5) 8:01 The Loyalist (6) 8:49 The Enthusiast (7) 9:47 The Challenger (8) 10:41 The Peacemaker (9) [EXPLANATION] 10:32 The Basic Archetype 13:23 Centers 14:18 Wings 15:01 Lines of integration 16:12 Wrap-up

[@richardlaux2299]

Thx

[@sandrajovic9304]

I've never heard of this before but now I have. Danke, indeed. Your videos are most definitely being shared and your channel is being highly recommended🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 love ya!

[@sandrajovic9304]

A few sour commenters with this one, eh buddy. You do your best and then they go through it with like a fine tooth comb and to make it short, it's a reminder that you can't please everyone, especially ones who are hard to please. Lol. Most of us though appreciate your work and have respect for it. If they want more or if they want perfection, in a 10-20 minute video, they're too much and should simply go elsewhere, like a *"normal "* person would.

[@dylpickle7100]

Nice I got 93% 4 and 98% 5

[@mat-tilde]

*11:33 The Basic Archetype I really enjoy your work and appreciate the time and care you put into each video, because it really does show :-) And as someone who’s a chronic worrier (type 6!) your videos on stoicism especially have helped me a lot in managing my day-to-day stresses.

[@DS-jh1bp]

Developing healthy traits of all archetypes unlocks avatar state.

[@RandomPerson28337]

type 9 has a bit of all traits naturally

[@tonypop1007]

You right

[@krakmynutz]

Goals

[@RSidd]

I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@ricochetsixtyten]

dont be a perfectionist, embrace your flaws

[@Crossfoxcoon]

Excellent overview. Regardless of its origin, the Enneagram is easily one of the most nuanced, sensible, and non-judgmental personality typology systems out there.

[@thinphilanthropist4139]

He could be talking about soup for 3 hours straight, and i would still watch

[@vincentruel9515]

He will give inspirational meaning to the soup.

[@viktorthekiing]

3 hours of soup should be the next video

[@franco9442]

Y’all should check out lemminos channel

[@Aadhitiya_Murali]

@@franco9442 i'm pretty sure the majority of us watch him, check out CGP Grey and Exurb1a they are good channels.

[@eland65]

Hey, no soup is created iqual...

[@ipsygypsy16]

Probably the most complex personality profiling there is. And you made it sound so elementary. Thank you for your hard work, it does help a lot for interested people to get the basics clear.

[@pillarnexustheancientgladiator]

Personality is one thing. Philosophy is another. How does each impact the other? Is it personality that molds philosophy into a personal guide? Is it philosophy that amplifies positive aspects and softens negative aspects? Is there a mutual trade or compromise or struggle between them? Do certain personalities more easily gravitate toward specific philosophies? I always get curious about possibilities like these and I'm always excited to learn more.

[@astraeusgodofthestars676]

Me too 🙂

[@Kerim92]

Spoken like a true 'observer' 😄

[@frankiejohnson2702]

Could the answer be yes to all those questions?

[@weelee4352]

I think it’s nature and nurture. Philosophy is a defense mechanism in my opinion. It’s like applying law and order to your thoughts and actions so you don’t become self destructive. At least that’s how I use philosophy.

[@Av3rag3jo3zzz]

Accept that you know nothing mortal, I'm a challenger😬 a dodge challenger

[@gavinburns6994]

RIP Oscar Ichazo, D2020, one of the greatest geniuses of all time. Developer of the Enneagram of personality. You will be missed.

[@TheCesCed]

The amount of effort and time that you put into your videos is incredible! keep up the good work, you're killing it!

[@luisterrust]

Become aware of your character and develop your strengths to your super powers! We all have strengths and when we give them our thought and energy we can really develop ourselves and change the world for the better 🌍❤️

[@loganausleyreal-eyes8090]

After endeavouring the introspection of oneself, then you must observe your intentions. This is what separates the saviours Vs the antagonist.

[@luisterrust]

Logan Ausley true! Best wishes from Holland 🇳🇱

[@Matricula404]

What a beautiful attitude.

[@sandrajovic9304]

@@Matricula404 my thoughts exactly

[@C0sm1c_Owl]

I was losing hope untill I found out that I'm a solid 8 (no pun intended). That "fear of being controlled or violated" punched me hard in the jaw, really glad a saw this.

[@Av3rag3jo3zzz]

Hello brother

[@GeorgeLista]

Intrigued to see that experts agree we are born with a type, rather than develop it from ground zero.

[@rooneymweemba7866]

So I see that 9 is at the top of the dominance hierarchy 🤔. I guess it's time to clean my room

[@laurettaindertel8005]

Rooney Mweemba me too

[@peculiarlittleman5303]

You're the top lobster!

[@pranakhan]

But we need to remember the mythology of the Knights of the Round Table. All serve equally across the circle, bucko. We all have to do our part!

[@tinamonalle3959]

I'm a 6 wing 7. These descriptions were very accurate! I'm mostly unhealthy but i'm trying to heal.

[@sm4144]

I've been studying the Enneagram for the past 5 years and used its concepts to develop myself. I've been able to develop myself from a core 5 to an 8. It's taught me how to engage with others and find peace. I think many times in life people ask themselves why are the way they are and not like others but I think the Enneagram does a great job showing that we are all different and that's perfectly okay. I like to tell people to think of your core type like a computer, and all of life is data, based on your core type you will interpret that data differently than others. If you find these ideas interesting you can also overlap the Enneagram with MBTI, and Cultural Psychology.

[@buck8266]

Who else instantly likes his videos even before watching cause you know it's gonna be good content

[@sandrajovic9304]

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[@sandrajovic9304]

@Fight TheMan huh/what/ whatever LOL

[@buck8266]

@Fight TheMan how is that ignorance, ignorance is the lack of knowledge or understanding and judging by the consistency of good content from his many videos, it's pretty clear why you could like even before completing the video.

[@khaotik.weirdo]

I truly enjoy the content as narrated in your accent. It feels so warm and wise. Keep it up and thanks for this, I've been considering this system lately, yet done nothing to read up on it.

[@dreamwalker-sj5er]

I found that locking myself into a personality type will create limitations... I am many things created through chaos, strife and a horrible past. While I am scarred I see truth, in myself and in others, this also means I dont tolerate lying very much at all. Nor do I tolerate hypocrisy. I am creative and anti-social with the ability to be very social. I am a budding singer, writer, computer graphic designer, computer programmer and an excellent student. I work hard out doors but dont fear doing nothing when I want. As I listen to this I can pick things out that are me but I am not any one class

[@seribelz]

you shouldn't identify with the box or mold, you should break the mold from within ;) of course you can't fit perfectly there are 7+ billion different and unique personality types out there, I feel the enneagram is more like an instrument or map to help you understand yourself better

[@atis9061]

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your pronunciations, it’s quite exquisite to hear! I never knew the history, thanks for enlightening me.

[@tallerthanlions]

I’ll have to do more research on this, but it seems like I’m either a 5w4 or a 4w5. This was so interesting to me.

[@gillian1272]

You’ve done an amazing job. As always. Please continue as I always look forward to your work.

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you very much, Susan!

[@DS-jh1bp]

Same, this is my favorite channel for developing myself! Top quality content and presentation!

[@omarnaimsawaya4297]

I'm a 9 with strong 4 and 5 personality characteristics ... thank u I was enlightening indeed !!.. some challenges to overcome ..self reflection it's the key

[@donramonyperchita1]

Thank you a lot for your work and effort, Einzelgänger, you can't imagine how much I appreciate your videos...

[@ianochieng4541]

As a One, I would add that we are driven by the need to not be evil

[@schilll]

Good stuff. 5/6 here! MBTI is INTP

[@thegrandnil764]

lmfao I took it and I got 2,3,4, 7, 8, 9. over 70% The Giver, The Achiever, The Individualist, The Enthusiast (almost 100%), The Challenger (almsot 100%), and The Peacemaker. I think you can learn more about me by looking at the only ones I dont match. The Perfectionist, The Skeptic, and The Investigator are the only ones im not.

[@RachelPun]

Love the conciseness of this video! Good work! Would love a series in Enneagram, especially how to use it as a growth guide looking into the strengths, weaknesses and solutions. An MBTI one will be much appreciated too lol. INFJ 5w4 here.

[@teeniequeenie8369]

That exactly the same as Jordan petersons….i came here to understand why it said 5w4 and noticed you have the same so is that 5 with 4 traits then? I’m an intj/#5 my self…

[@RachelPun]

@@teeniequeenie8369 Yes so that's primarily a 5 with some added 4 flair lol which is called a wing. Every type has two possible wings, being the two next to it.

[@pprehn5268]

I was introduced to the enneagram at a Vipassana Workshop back in 1986 For the first time I really began to understand my insistence of doing things my own way as a 4.

[@bayeisha]

So, I have many traits belonging to all of these archetypes.

[@malamhari_]

Maybe you're a hidden nodes in the center

[@davedubay2572]

You're a complex, unique person who can't be pigeonholed. I don't like the idea of "types," for this very reason.

[@jaskocalakovic387]

@@davedubay2572 I kind of relate to you, and the woman saying that she has traits of each Type. Either the concept is flawed, like horoscopes, or its truly that we're unique people not easily defined by one specific group. It's like I feel like I fit most to the individualists node, which is in the heart thinking group, but I'm also in the head and body group. I think logically and critical of the world but also strongly depend on my intuition and gut feeling. Quite the confusing thing..

[@maximomanabat8382]

@@jaskocalakovic387 how do you decide? Which one do you use first?

[@tinamonalle3959]

Everyone can relate to all the types. But you have to look beyond, i recommend reading "the wisdom of the enneagram" by Riso and Hudson, introspect on your behaviors and motivations, your biggest fears. This isnt something to categorize You. It's a wonderful tool that can help You heal.

[@suzanneadamson1306]

It's helpful to see these characteristics laid out like this.

[@JakeCraftMine]

All your videos are so bomb man! You explain every topic in such great detail and in a way that's interesting and easy to understand.

[@WhiteErFox]

I saw this before somewhere, in a book. But because the book was about things that seemed "not connected to this world" I merely glanced upon it and put the book away. Now I find this back on your channel and it sparked my interest. On it's own it's a very interesting concept, without any personal commantary about why you should use it, and how it helped etc... I thank you for this, for explaining it, for showing it how it works but in such a way that it steers clear of all those personal idea's and experiences people always put in it. In een andere noot, misschien is het goed om even een video te maken zoals deze, maar dan over de I Tsjing. Ik heb het boek al een paar keer gebruikt, en het concept voelt een beetje hetzelfde aan. Maar dan in "toekomst voorspellingen". Het neems iets "ruim", voegt er een willekeurig element aan toe (muntstukken) en geeft je dan een antwoord die enkel jij, met je eigen interpretatie, kan gebruiken. Bedankt voor al je tips, instructies, inzichten, kennis. Sinds ik dit kanaal ken, is mijn leven ietsje doelgerichter en minder chaotisch geworden. We zullen misschien nooit de totale "verlichting" bereiken, maar het draait meer om de reis... eerlijk gezegd, wat zou er nog interessant aan zijn, mochten we opeens alle kennis en ervaring in ons leven kunnen bereiken in een vingerknip?

[@daniloluizgrunge]

Well, I was very skeptical, but although I have moments that fits me in other stereotypes, I think I'm going to keep saying I'm perfectionist in my next job interviews. Lol.

[@True38]

I am all these personalities. I've explored them all and brought them out to life.

[@HideorEscape]

I know 2 things which are very similar to personality type: zodiac and life path number. These 2 deserve their own video. I believe that our personality types are also affected by zodiac sign and life path number + many other factors.

[@DominiqueFrancon]

Very nice presentation of a complex theory. You have inspired me to look up my Enneagram results from a couple of years ago. I thought it was spot on.

[@JourneyLT]

Not going to lie, the integration/disintegration lines feel pretty arbitrary to me. I'm an Eight, that's the core motivation I have. If you're interested in subtypes, I'm the Self-Preservation Eight subtype, or the "Eight that looks like a Five",.and tends to be more Introverted and cautious about their tendency towards aggression. They tend to lean on some Five strategies, such as retaining wealth, being a bit of a hoarder, to deal with their Eight fear and motivation of avoiding being controlled. For me, having money is important for my freedom. When I'm in a bad place and I'm in a bad psychological position, I'd say I disintegrate more into an unhealthy Four (feeling incompatible and defective, unable to compete with others in terms of the mainstream, and thus have to find another way to do something - I have to find my niche per se.) In health,.O tend to experience great motivation and the desire to do something and complete it. My periods of health are a mixture between healthy Eight and Three. I'm more tolerant of the wings. The wings generally contrast with the main type in order to gives focus away from the main type. My Eight side tells me to be on guard for people who could exploit me, whilst Seven is saying "Relax, enjoy yourself. Think happy thoughts, look on the bright side of life, and how good things could be in the future. Seven tells me to often avoid things that could control me, and thus I'm often evasive of being controlled, more than I directly fight against it." Meanwhile I tend to suppress Nine, since it tells me to accept being submissive, and that's something I just can't do. I've always got to be in control of myself and demonstrating autonomy somehow. I suppose me being an Eight at my core engine, shows how nuanced each type could possibly be. I am not what people think of when they think of an Eight stereotype.

[@pablomaximilianogomezaguir7659]

I just received your book 5 minutes ago, I bought it through book Depository, because Amazon was charging me around USD40 to have it sent to Chile... I'm looking forward to read it! thanks for the great content my friend.

[@Matricula404]

I didn't't really believe in this kind of analysis, but I think it's worth giving the benefit of the doubt. And maybe it can help me to improve myself. Thanks.

[@janetdehmer8286]

Dear Einzelgänger. Thank you for another eye opening video..always learning from you.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Strong mind strong life, big love from another youtuber 🤘🔥🤘🔥

[@katleho366gmail]

I did the 16 personality type tests and It got me spot on

[@kyussbrooker1774]

Iv read if you take it again in a month or so you may find a different result, maybe the 16 personality is just skill sets shown as neglected or valued

[@TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4]

@@kyussbrooker1774 yeah i had INFJ now i'm

[@TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4]

Infp-t

[@TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4]

@@kyussbrooker1774 i just descovered who i am jesus christ

[@kyussbrooker1774]

@@TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4 and what significants dose that name have for you? For me I see you as Texas Viking Please explain your situation

[@pd4279]

Just subscribed and your vids are INSANELY good! Love your context.

[@Einzelgänger]

Awesome, and thank you for your compliment :)

[@mollydooker9636]

This was fascinating, thanks for your well researched content as always. Great job, I always learn something.

[@yqafree]

The best definitions here! Really you've provided here is the best I've heard yet

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you!

[@Ruby321123]

THE ENNEAGRAM! I never thought I'd see that thing again! Cool video! 😎

[@overimagination2812]

Aren't we all going to end up very similar personality types since we've all subscribed AND we're all taking the time to watch?

[@aspen9326]

I think people are more complex than this,as I have traits of a combinations of some of these which I'm glad,but there"s more than what meets the surface.Good video in general.

[@icreamsogood]

introspect more

[@noreenjenny7039]

I am grateful for all your videos which are always helping me to better understand my life's journey 🙏 thank you very much ❤🌈

[@RetroXRicardo]

An interesting take on these Enneagram types! Thanks for sharing to inspire my MBTI channel. Randomly discovered your channel through the KZbin algorithm! 🤟🤟🤟

[@istp1967]

Myers Briggs I'm ISTP and my wife is INTP. So; I am a Challenger and my wife would be an Observer. It works!

[@glaucosaraiva363]

Great topic!!! It would be interesting if you do a separate video for each type. Thx

[@natsnicnacs2346]

Amazing content!! Thank you!

[@BV-mg1ek]

When he started describing an observer I was literally like “this dude just described my entire personality like wtf?”

[@gatreexmorticon6164]

i don t know which one i have but sure is one of these:perfectionist,achiever,individualist,observer and challenger cause i am self relient and yeah most of these make sense to me,i like to put stats on my character and ignore others,is like a single player game for me xd but for some reason i don t play single player games anymore

[@TahitianBlissMeeBee]

this was very helpful, thank you !

[@malamhari_]

As always, great video you have here! Thanks

[@IndigoXYZ18]

You gonna do a video for MBTI?

[@Rezilium]

This is really well done. Congratulations

[@BlairOReilly]

Love your work. I'd be interested in your take on 'fernweh vs wanderlust'

[@alexh4989]

I took the mbti, but I haven’t experienced half the stuff that it asks how I act in...I just don’t think I’ve lived long enough to see consistency in how I act, and any instances I do have are from when I was a kid. I can guess what I’d do, but I don’t know. I’m subject to change over the next decade, so maybe it’ll be clearer then. Btw I got INTP-T twice, and got ISFP-T yesterday (I changed some answers to neutral after I realized what I said above). Also, I’m balanced in big pic/detailed oriented. lol that’s because I know I have to be organized, scheduled, have routines etc, but I don’t do it bc It’s hard. So good luck to y’all in finder who you are ✌️

[@someoneonline5192]

You could try googling the 8 cognitive functions and try to type yourself using that. Avoid using quizzes, and try to take the time to actually learn about the way they work together. There’s this KZbin channel, Objective Personality, that has a lot of good info and the hosts are pretty funny (and you’ll see them make fun of stereotypes quite a lot). It’ll be confusing at first, and you might need to rewatch videos multiple times, but I do think it’s worth it (I’ve been able to explain some of my own behaviors with it, though I’m still learning and only 80% sure that I’ve typed myself correctly). Be prepared to tear down your ego, try to think about what scares you, and remember feedback that others have given you in the past.

[@spectranwolfinfusion]

I love this channel so much man

[@toiletfarm]

Nice timing. I’m a Type 3 and it’s...interesting.

[@astraeusgodofthestars676]

Since the first time I was introduced to Enneagram when I was in my 1st year college, I always got the 4w5 or 9w8 results... I've been consistent with my personality then, LoL

[@mrpk646]

I got 5 (98%) 4 (96%) 9 (86%), (for the enneagram test) and always get INTP from the Myers Briggs test. I wonder, If you have done the Myers-Briggs test, did you also get INTP as your result?

[@astraeusgodofthestars676]

@@mrpk646 yeah I took the Myers Briggs before and I always got the ENFP type. 😃

[@astraeusgodofthestars676]

@@mrpk646 I just researched about INTJ, you guys are very smart... which is the polar opposite of me... 😅

[@julianthornley5322]

Kia ora from New Zealand. Long time no see after watching this video. I took the test to define what personality types I have .I am strongly a Type 1 but also have strong wing of 9 and a bit of 2 but also have a strong 5 & 6 Which I found very personally inlighting .I make a suggestions for your next video maybe the Myers Briggs personality test also known as the MBTI

[@MoyaMorrisEnneagram]

Very good explanation of the Enneagram, thank you. I will share to Facebook.

[@ultramaxpro8537]

The fact that such videos gets less views show that the world is completely neglecting psychology as a whole.

[@yuke47]

it's a well crafted video! thanks

[@icould6379]

dude this is one of ur best videos

[@Einzelgänger]

Thanks :)

[@icould6379]

keep up the great work dude love ya

[@denniswilliam960]

I have not yet seen the video, but a question popped in my head. I believe the results of these type of tests helps us understand ourselves more and it also helps us to strengthen our qualities and face our weakness, but at the same time, I have a feeling that the results also makes us marked, labeled, thus we're expected to act and think in a certain way. Does anyone else have this type of thought? Edit: corrected a typo

[@denniswilliam960]

@@nicolemarie866 Interesting. Thanks, I understand how to use it for my growth now.

[@YasselAlvarez33157]

just be yourself, people. Our biology and soul is way more complex than this. The video is an opinion from people with those qualities and falls. Being good is a good thing; people like me will appreciate it while others will criticize it in a negative way; do not be discouraged by them because no matter what you do thet will think if it wrong, bad, evil etc; that's their problem not yours; that's their judgment, perception, themselves. We all have a little bit of something; I do... be kind so I can relax around you, be respectful and I'll treat you the same, and be yourself and I'll be interested in getting to know you; the video didn't tell me a thing about you... I value people that do good, you don't have to worry about me.

[@tokofukawap4055]

These aren't saying you have to act like any of these, it's just general descriptions of personality types that help classify different kinds of people, and believe it or not the vast majority of people are way more simple than you think. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Daniel-rw9um]

what exactly are you talking about?

[@mika66]

What does "be yourself" mean? The purpose of this system is to know oneself, knowing the other will follow. The person describing the system isn't talking about himself or sharing his personal views. Opinions are of little value here, even though you seem to be full of it. The challenge for most is clearing the mind to make room for what it is, not to what one think it is.

[@LOVESICKBOY224]

I can tell that this is coming from someone outside of the know. If you knew what they said, you'd likely agree too.

[@1ajtg]

Fascinating, thank you...

[@PistolPete77]

Great video. Very informative. Are you familiar with the OCEAN personality assessment? It measures a person's overall level of Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism, hence the acronym. I recently took this test and found it to be very accurate.

[@gringbot]

I love this channel.

[@pcprincipal4365]

Loving your videos bro keep up the good work

[@Einzelgänger]

Appreciate it! Thanks!

[@nosemeocurreunnombredeusua2655]

A certain hypothesis just appeared on my mind. I´m a 5w4 sx/sp 549, and I fit into the 5w4 description. However, I see a lot of 6 aspects in me, which made me doubt if I don´t have a 6 wing instead of a 4 one. I struggle with anxiety and lately people had complained about me saying "I´m afraid of..." too often. This relates to the fact I´m undergoing a bit of a difficult period and it makes me more fearful. Also, I tend to forcast and try to prepare for the worst outcome and when something terrible happens (which I didn´t think about) that increases my anxiety and obsession with bad predictions. Nevertheless, I just realized I don´t relate much with positive 6 traits. I guess I´m loyal? I don´t know, I´m not the opposite but that´s definitely not one of the fisrt words I´d use to describe myself, I´m neither much commited or responsible. So.. my hypothesis is that similarly as the Enneagram has integration and disintegration for each type, maybe the weaker wing also manifests primarly negatively until we try to actively develop it. At least, when you´re young perhaps (I´m 19). Idk, I could be being a little inductive here, but I´d like to know what other people experiences with this are.

[@mysticsoundwave6620]

Thanks for the video... 🌿🌿🌿

[@StormKillzone]

Idk I feel like the enneagram is more about the negative traits within oneself, and shows more about the ego of someone than the actual core being. In my opinion it is more flawed than the MBTI test. INFJ 4w5 here tho

[@therobotics1rthegreat157]

If I have understod Enneagram then it is mostly about the flaws in humanity. It is not a true reflection of ones personality. It simply tries to explain ones weaknesses. MBTI is trying to explain ones personality in general and Enneagram tries to explain ones flaws. English is not my main language so I'm sorry for any spelling errors.

[@StormKillzone]

@@laraohmaye875 That was nice to read

[@tinamonalle3959]

This is true! I love the replies here

[@RandomPerson28337]

do a part two exploring other self development systems

[@dragoniraflameblade]

I love the shape. It reminds me of a crown or a shooting star.

[@jaysilverstone7221]

Great video. Starteling typing system. cuts out 20 years work.

[@rakcrack2663]

Hey, I’m wondering if you ever think about podcast? It would be interesting if we get your videos as podcast.

[@maocharlisme]

Hi, I am an observant(5) individualist(4) with enthusiastic(7) and peacemaking(9) tendencies.

[@remeesiqbal2884]

What a presentation 😍

[@sandyp9891]

I have always wondered if an individual is capable of truly evaluating their own personality. Many people, if not most, see either too much of the dark traits in themselves or they give themselves too much credit for the more positive aspects of the personality. (I tend to be too hard on myself in these type evaluations.) A better way of approaching this, I believe, is daily reflection and meditation, thinking of the moment, what's happening around me, and how I am reacting to it on that particular day. Each day brings a little improvement and peace....usually. I love your videos and will always watch and listen, but I think I'm going to let this one slide on past. It seems too complicated and worrisome for a Taoist lifestyle like mine. I could be wrong, but I'll keep an open mind. I'll revisit this another day and see what happens.

[@dreamwalker-sj5er]

with objectivism and understanding hard truths one can... Self truth is the most difficult part though because we want to believe we are better than we are, instead we need to see the beauty in the differences

[@YasselAlvarez33157]

Your comment speaks good to my perception; and I cannot find you in any of these types. No negatives from me.

[@alexh4989]

Agreed, you know yourself the best, but you aren’t always honest and objective. Some answers are me beating myself for my past, others are my ideals for my future self. I haven’t lived long enough to come to a true conclusion on an established type, but knowing your strengths and weaknesses is essential to building a better you, regardless how you go about finding them.

[@zovalentine7305]

I do not feel objective about myself. I would trust another's analysis over my own.

[@sandyp9891]

I am 61 years old, by the way, and I think I will always question any self evaluations outside of how I am handling things one day, one moment at a time. Those present moments tell the truth everytime. They have not had time to be glossed over and must be dealt with. That lifestyle has reduced my strees tremendously. I want to think I listen to the observations and advice from those people I respect. Hopefully, I do.

[@sophieartmusic]

I’m hands 🙌🏻 down, the observer. 👍

[@dansattah]

How would you position the Hogwarts houses, GOT houses ect. in the Enneagram? Some of the nodes seemed like cross sections between Ravenclaw and Slytherin to me. Btw, I'm a Slytherin but my patronus is an eagle, Ravenclaw's mascot.

[@nikhiliyengar1510]

As a guy pursuing his Master's in psychology, I've never studied scientifically unreliable and vague tests like Enneagram in my course. At least MBTI has more clarity and functions despite all its setbacks. If you want a real personality test, check out the Big Five and EPQ.

[@maoritupac1762]

Im not a educated person i struggle to focus but these videos are good

[@Bioniking]

This needs to be taught more. It's not the be-all-end-all, but it described things about myself I thought no one else understood. It also illustrated parts of my personality growth that I had discovered myself, albeit over the course of years. The enneagram is a great tool for spiritual growth and self actualization. Each type has their own strengths and flaws, but it also illustrates how we can be our own worst enemy. The enneagram is best used in tandem with other methods of growth, whether therapy, yoga, mindfulness meditation, etc. The enneagram, when fully appreciated, is really the tool for helping you open your third eye.

[@b-side3682]

Enneagram is more related to the occult and the mystery behind 3, 6 and 9. For personalities I'd recommend MBTI.

[@RaphaelCGA]

big 5 personality types is way more accurate then MBTI

[@LifeisaBeautifulting]

RaphaelCGA MBTI is basically just a big 5 test though. Basically what side of extraversion, neuroticism, etc. is measured in clusters

[@elderscroller4594]

I took an enneagram test and it said That I’m mainly two archetypes, 4 and 8, but with 5 and 6 being minor archetypes.

[@bassplayinuk]

Very interesting.

[@multicrogamer]

Eneagram type 5/4 both 96% match and MBTI test INTP 5 corelates with xNTx and 4 corelates with IxxP.

[@d23890w549874A]

5 correlates most with introversion

[@multicrogamer]

@@d23890w549874A ixxP is actually introversion , still identity specific introversion , meaning focus on yourself more Ti,Fi as first functions , INTP , ISTP , ISFP , INFP

[@d23890w549874A]

@@multicrogamer All introverts have an introverted function first, regardless of J/P

[@HighFiveFriend]

Your answer sounds like you are an awesome 😎 5 :)

[@enterthevoidIi]

This is like horoscope, you can find characteristics you have in all of them and it's not very scientific. It's subjective. But I guess I could be good for some things. I just wouldn't take it seriously

[@TheAliasMen9]

I wouldn't compare it to the horoscope. If you want to know the sign of someone, you just need to know it's date of birth, and that's it. On the opposite hand, you want to know the enneatype of someone, you need to deeply understand not only their behavior, but also their drives. It's deep and complex, and there's hundreds of books from very respected authors explaining its multiple layers. As a psychologist myself, I use it daily to help my patients and it's one of the most powerful tools to communicate about their characters with other psychologist in our supervision groups.

[@tinamonalle3959]

This is not the same as the horoscope (and i believe in the horoscope). This is not made to categorize people, it's a tool that can help you heal your biggest fears. You can relate to all the types but You only have two (the core and its wing). But you have to read and instrospect a lot to figure it out. And just because something is not scientific, it doesnt make it less accurate.

[@Nemesis816]

I agree, stay scientific folks. Still, since there is no final interpretation on the human psyche, you can accept systems not based entirely on evidence. Jungian typology is borderline scientific due to the methods of Jung. His work was somewhat empirical. But Enneagram is based on virtually nothing. Why are there 9 types, why are they laid out the way they are, why are the type descriptions the way they are? Be aware that’s all.

[@tokofukawap4055]

Well actually the only reason it's hard to get evidence for psychology in general is because of the lack of physical proof as well as dishonesty from subjects, its scientific if you're honest and actually know who you are as a person

[@billraleigh4529]

ditto i was thinking the same....generalization

[@bora6915]

4-2-1. So true.

[@tiamelancholyjeoncockity]

this is actually so helpful, thanks

[@kevincarey2467]

Reminded of song lyrics...' wouldn't it be a drag if we were all the same'?

[@amitaF7]

Dank je wel 💚😊

[@labornurse]

I'm a Perfectionist married to an Achiever. God help me. I have already seen how this can play out, good and bad.

[@sochii.tweakin]

mix of 2, 4, and 9

[@DerToSt]

how is Type 7 (Enthusiast) in the Head (Thinking) category.. it would fit much better in the Body (Action) category. great explnation of the topic Einzelgänger! well done!

[@DerToSt]

@@laraohmaye875 wow great explanation, that makes sense now. It sounds like they are afraid of being bored and facing their thoughts alone (exploring their shadow), so they think ahead to avoid getting in that situation. Thanks for the detailed answer Lara! :)