my result from Tickle test:The Enneagram TestWhat the Ancient Science of Personality Says About You
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Friends, family, and colleagues likely look up to you for this passion and drive. They're also apt to know that when they come to you with a problem, you can be counted on help them find the kind of solution that will lead to greater self-knowledge and personal growth. You often motivate and inspire others by your good example alone. As an Entertainer, you're also likely to be seen as a valuable and competent person who is worthy of admiration.
Being a member of this type puts you in good company. Oprah Winfrey, with her worldwide influence and recognition, and Michael Jordan, one of the most recognized sports figures of all time, are also Type 3s.
This means that compared to the eight other Enneagram types, you have a strong sense of self worth, which you're not afraid to show off in a public way. In fact, you're the kind of energetic, charming person who is often committed to being the very best that you can be.
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Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world. — Lily Tomlin As a Type 3, The Entertainer, you're driven to succeed in life and to be somewhat public about it. In fact, success is likely your top priority. As a result, you're the kind of person who can be both extremely efficient and goal-oriented. That way, whatever heights you dream of reaching, you can be sure you're on the fast track to the top. Having an ambitious spirit and the will to win are both admirable traits. However, at times you may find yourself becoming exceedingly competitive or even unable to enjoy success once you've achieved it. For you, meeting the goals you set for yourself may stand as proof of your own self-worth. Indeed, you often need others' recognition and admiration for your life to feel balanced and right. Chances are, somewhere inside you lurks an inner superstar that needs to be noticed and applauded. Having a penchant for performance can contribute to your ultimate success, yet it may also be seen as vanity or selfishness. If you can reign in this need to be admired by others, you can also come to accept and appreciate your true self — even your limitations. By becoming inclusive and human, rather than competitive and superhuman, you increase your own chances for success and happiness without compromising your ambitions. Like everyone, to some extent your personality has been shaped by past experiences. One reason you may identify with Entertainers, Enneagram Type 3, is because as a child you were consistently praised for your performance, whether in school, sports, or other activities. Having a few formative experiences where your value was measured by your level of execution may have caused you to attribute much of your adult self-worth to how successful you are in other people's eyes. When you're feeling your best, you probably trust that everything that needs to get done will get done because things usually work out in the end. You may also come to an awareness that your inner peace is not conditional on what you accomplish. During these moments, you don't need to keep achieving greater heights in order to feel fulfilled. Instead, you likely realize that regardless of your accomplishments in that moment, you are a competent, enthusiastic leader who can achieve great things. It's at such times when you can reach your full potential. However, you aren't likely to be at your best every day. During the times when you're feeling your worst, you may try to present yourself as you think you should be rather than how you are. By misrepresenting yourself to others, you deceive yourself and nullify the special value that you have as you are. When your confidence in yourself wanes, you can start to give up and become unmotivated. You may also fail at the things that you try. These shortcomings, in turn, create an even lower opinion of the person you are. Know that this downward spiral is caused by a belief that the world rewards doing, not being, and that just being yourself isn't good enough. By possessing such a worldview, you can find yourself believing that you have to keep doing more and better in order to succeed and be loved. How can you avoid feeling your worst and start feeling your best? Above all, give yourself freedom to fail from time to time. Understand that having love in your life is not dependent on your accomplishments. Also, try to slow down and enjoy the world around you. Explore how you feel about things, instead of simply judging things based on whether they will bring you closer to an achievement. By taking time out for the simple pleasures of life, you may find that sometimes the greatest moments happen when you're not accomplishing anything.As a Type 3, The Entertainer, your typical strategy when looking for love likely involves trying to accomplish things that you think others will love you for. To do this, you can devote yourself to working harder and doing more things that you think will bring you the esteem of others. In essence, you try to be thoroughly impressive. You want any date of yours to know what a high-performance partner they've discovered. You may attempt to do this by trying to wow your date with tales of your past achievements. You may also focus your date's attention on the material perks that tend to come with success. At times, these methods will work like a charm. When they don't, you're likely to feel a bit rejected. At times when you feel unloved, you may chide yourself for not being successful enough and redouble your efforts to reach even higher levels of achievement. However, in a move toward greater self-acceptance, try to understand that your self-worth doesn't need to depend on your achievements. Instead, make attempts to slow down your pace and be true to the person you are — regardless of how you think others perceive you. You are worthy of love, no matter how successful you are. When looking for a romantic partner using Enneagram types, consider how the types interact. The descriptions below give a general sense of how well each type matches yours. They also describe where the pleasure in these matches is likely to be manifested and identifies challenges you may face. Pairing 1: Achievement. An "Entertainer / Idealist" relationship is marked by high levels of achievement, as both types are focused on success. The two of you can be at your best when you're both achieving the goals you've set for yourselves and showing support for one other's endeavors. Tension in your relationship can result from your tendency to cut corners and your Idealist's opposing tendency to be a stickler for details. Pairing 2: Upbeat focus. An "Entertainer / Humanitarian" relationship is marked by a positive outlook on life and unified action toward shared goals. The two of you can be at your best when you both have an optimistic eye toward your future. Know that your Humanitarian's need for intense connection can sometimes clash with your outward, social focus — especially when you're getting attention from others. Pairing 3: Energetic competition. An "Entertainer / Entertainer" relationship is marked by high energy and drive, as well as the seemingly conflicted aspects of both mutual support and competition to reach goals. The two of you can be at your best when you're pushing another ever higher toward your most prized achievements and enjoying the fruits of your combined labors. However, because you both have a higher need for recognition than most do, tensions can arise when an individual achievement puts only one of you in the spotlight. Pairing 4: Creative complements. An "Entertainer / Expressive" relationship is marked by a shared interest in creativity and intensity. The two of you can be at your best when you're using your time as a couple to find inventive outlets for your emotions and passions. When tension occurs in your relationship, it's likely because of the contrast between your energetic forward focus and your Expressive's melancholic reminiscences. Pairing 5: Independent Accomplishments. An "Entertainer / Experimenter" relationship is marked by a focus on accomplishments and shared projects. The two of you can be at your best when you're working together to make things happen. However, know that your Experimenter's occasional need to retract into solitude can cause tension in the relationship at times when you're ready to charge on to bigger and better things. Pairing 6: Persistent determination. An "Entertainer / Advocate" relationship is marked by a persistence and determination to have a successful, positive relationship. The two of you can be at your best once you've worked through challenges to achieve the right formula for happiness as a couple. Your Advocate's often-skeptical analyses can sometimes cause tension, as you can view these critical judgements as roadblocks to action. Pairing 7: High energy. An "Entertainer / Adventurer" relationship is marked by a high-energy approach to life and a sense of fun and daring. The two of you can be at your best when you're together as a couple pushing the envelope to experience all that life has to offer. However, during your adventures, you may sometimes feel tension when your respect for authority clashes with your Adventurer's typical disdain for it. Pairing 8: Assertive Action. An "Entertainer / Leader" relationship is marked by assertiveness and a strong orientation toward taking action. The two of you can be at your best when you're both enthusiastically directed toward a mutual project, experience, or goal. However, tensions can sometimes occur when your Leader's unabashed directness meets with your tendency to resist negative feedback. This is especially true if their comments make you look bad in front of others. Pairing 9: Mutual support. An "Entertainer / Negotiator" relationship is marked by a mutual support of each other and an up-beat attitude about life. The two of you can be at your best when you're spending time as a couple to explore the world and enjoy life's simple pleasures. However, know that your nature may sometimes result in seeing your Negotiator as unmotivated or even apathetic. Expressing this feeling to your partner — either verbally or in unspoken cues — can make them feel put on the spot and stubborn, things they do not like to be.  | |  |
 | | Find a partner using Enneagram types
Find someone who will love you for who you are. Not everyone will judge you for what you've accomplished. There are loads of people who will treasure you regardless of your successes and your failures.
Now that you know what your Enneagram type brings to a relationship, you can begin your search for a partner who has a compatible type. Try this:
- Think about how you can learn to manage your negative tendencies in a relationship. By preparing for your next relationship in this way, you can give yourself a head start to having smoother relations in tough times.
- Print out the nine compatibilities provided above and place a star next to each pairing that appeals to you. Consider both (a) the allure of the positive aspects and (b) how well you think you could handle the negative aspects. There isn't a relationship pairing that exists without tension, but you can choose the kind of tension you're most comfortable with.
- Now get your search started. How can you find out the Enneagram types of potential partners? There are a few ways: (a) you can try to guess a person's type by the way they interact with you on a first date, (b) you can encourage them to take Tickle's Enneagram test and tell you what their type is, or (c) you can search on Tickle Matchmaking where available singles have posted all kinds of Tickle test results (including the Enneagram) so that others can get to know about their personality before agreeing to a first date.
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You'll usually do your best in positions where you get to build an organization or settle new frontiers. This leverages your ability to thrive under heavy pressure. In management positions, you can be good at rallying people toward goal-driven successes. Fields you're most likely to be suited for include marketing, sales, and small business. When you're considering employment with a new company, one of the most important things for you to think about is how well you'll get along with your potential co-workers. The descriptions below give a general sense of how well each of the Enneagram types matches yours in the workplace, as well as how well you're likely to work with that type in supervisory and support positions. Here's what you're likely to experience working with: Type 1 (The Idealist): Achievement. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you can be focused on success almost to the exclusion of all other things. Be aware that you may have friction if the Idealist becomes too nitpicky and detail focused, sometimes at the expense of efficiency. Type 2 (The Humanitarian): Upbeat focus. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you work toward shared goals with optimism. Be aware that you may have friction if the Humanitarian doesn't give you enough space to have the spotlight to yourself when you achieve something. Another Type 3 (The Entertainer): Energetic competition. When you're working harmoniously with your own type as either the boss or the subordinate, you are both focused on ultimate success and driven to achieve it. Be aware that you may have friction if you slip into an unhealthy competition with each other. Type 4 (The Expressive): Creative complements. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you have a knack for coming up with creative solutions to problems. Be aware that you may have friction if the Expressive becomes disenchanted with the project before success has been obtained. Type 5 (The Experimenter): Independent accomplishments. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you are focused on achieving success through joint projects. Be aware that you may have friction if the Experimenter needs more downtime between projects than you feel comfortable with. Type 6 (The Advocate): Persistent determination. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you are determined to capture success through persistence. Be aware that you may have friction if the Advocate seems too skeptical of your project or progress. Type 7 (The Adventurer): High energy. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you work together with incredible energy for your joint projects. Be aware that you may have friction if the Adventurer disregards authority to a level that you feel uncomfortable with. Type 8 (The Leader): Assertive action. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you have a strong "take action" attitude. Be aware that you may have friction if the Leader becomes too aggressive or lacks tact when dealing with you and others. Type 9 (The Negotiator): Mutual support. When you're working harmoniously with this type as either the boss or the subordinate, you have a positive outlook and care about supporting each other's professional success. Be aware that you may have friction if the Negotiator becomes apathetic or lacking in motivation. | | |
| | Find a suitable work environment using your Enneagram type
When you're looking for work, don't forget to thoroughly check out any prospective employer to make certain that they can provide you with what you need to perform your best. Now that you know more about what your Enneagram type says about your work style, ideal work environment, and co-worker relationships, you can use this information to find the best job for you. The next time you're considering a new position, try this:
- When you prepare for your interview, come up with at least one question that relates to your major Enneagram characteristics. For example, a Type 1, the Idealist, might ask: "How well organized are the processes and procedures within the organization?"
- After your interview, take a moment to review the Enneagram type work compatibilities above. Try to see if you can guess the Enneagram type of each person that you interviewed with. Ask yourself: Do you think you will be compatible in the long-term?
- Finally, if you feel uncomfortable with the people you interviewed with or suspect that you won't be compatible down the line, don't hesitate to let the opportunity go. Working with people you don't get along isn't likely to help your job satisfaction or success. Consider whether you'd be better off waiting for a better fit.
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The true origin of the Enneagram as a tool for self-knowledge is unknown and often disputed. Many theorists believe that the Enneagram dates back over 2,500 years to Pythagoras, where the symbol of the Enneagram first appeared. Others believe that it dates back less than 1,000 years, only as far as the Sufi mystical tradition. There the Enneagram appears as a part of Sufi teachings on personality and spiritual development. Contemporary understandings of the Enneagram come to us from the writings of Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, a Russian traveler and writer of the 19th and 20th centuries. In his travels, Gurdjieff spent time with the Naqshbandi order of Sufis and learned about the Enneagram as it had been passed through Sufi oral tradition. He then shared what he learned though his teaching center in Paris. Although Gurdjieff did not teach the Enneagram as a personality typing system, he did describe how it relates to centers of consciousness and ego-personality. The first modern reference to an Enneagram personality typology is found in the teachings of Oscar Ichazo (1931- ), who founded the Arica Institute in New York. Ichazo claims to have realized the Enneagram through intuition and revelation, although it's believed that he must have been in contact with a Sufi spiritualist. Claudio Naranjo (1927- ), a psychiatrist, Gestalt therapist, and a student of Ichazo's with a significant background in Gurdjieff's teachings, further developed the Enneagram personality typology. From there, Bob Ochs, a Jesuit priest, learned about the Enneagram from Naranjo and began to teach the personality theory surrounding the Enneagram to students at Loyola University, a Jesuit university in Chicago. Indeed, the Enneagram owes much of its popularity today to Jesuit priests and Roman Catholic retreats and spirituality centers. While the history of the Enneagram is mysterious, it's regarded by many to be an excellent tool for understanding yourself and your relationships with others. The Enneagram continues to be studied and refined by present day Enneagram enthusiasts, psychologists, and authors for use in clinical settings and corporate America. Tickle has brought this Enneagram Test to you in the hopes that it advances your self-knowledge, as well as offering you new insights on your personal and business relationships.
Friends, family, and colleagues likely look up to you for this passion and drive. They're also apt to know that when they come to you with a problem, you can be counted on help them find the kind of solution that will lead to greater self-knowledge and personal growth. You often motivate and inspire others by your good example alone. As an Entertainer, you're also likely to be seen as a valuable and competent person who is worthy of admiration.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world. — Lily Tomlin
