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Threes also learned how to cultivate and develop whatever about them is attractive or potentially impressive. As children, they learned to recognize the activities that were valued by their parents or peers, and put their energies into excelling in those activities. To this end, Threes learn to perform in ways that will garner them praise and positive attention. No matter how success is defined, Threes will try to become somebody noteworthy in their family and their community. A religious family might encourage a child to become a minister, priest, or rabbi since these professions have status in their community and in the eyes of the family. Success in other circles might mean becoming famous as an actor, or model, or writer, or as a public figure of some kind, perhaps as a politician. Others value ideas, and success to them means distinguishing oneself in academic or scientific worlds. In some families, success means having a lot of money, a grand house, a new, expensive car, and other status symbols. Threes want to make sure their lives are a success, however that is defined by their family, their culture, and their social sphere. Healthy Threes know that they are worth the effort it takes to be вЂњthe best that they can be.вЂќ Their success at doing so inspires others to invest in their own self-development. Threes act as living вЂњrole modelsвЂќ and paragons because of their extraordinary embodiment of socially valued qualities. Threes are often successful and well liked because, of all the types, they most believe in themselves and in developing their talents and capacities. Healthy Threes embody the best in a culture, and others are able to see their hopes and dreams mirrored in them. They are usually well regarded and popular among their peers, the type of person who is frequently voted вЂњclass president' or вЂњhome coming queenвЂќ because people feel they want to be associated with this kind of person who acts as a stand-in for them. Healthy Threes know how good it feels to develop themselves and contribute their abilities to the world, and also enjoy motivating others to greater personal achievements than others thought they were capable of.

They are the 'stars' of human nature, and people often look up to them because of their graciousness and personal accomplishments.

We have named personality type Three The AchieverВ because when they are healthy, Threes really can and do achieve great things in the world. Simpson, Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Sting, Whitney Houston, Jon Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Brooke Shields, Cindy Crawford, Tom Cruise, Barbra Streisand, Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foxx, Richard Gere, Ken Watanabe, Will Smith, Courteney Cox, Demi Moore, Kevin Spacey, Reese Witherspoon, Anne Hathaway, Chef Daniel Boulud, Dick Clark, Ryan Seacrest, Cat Deeley, Mad MenвЂ™s вЂњDon Draper,вЂќ GleeвЂ™s вЂњRachel BerryвЂќ Type Three Overview Learn more about the arrows.Д®xamples:В Augustus Caesar, Emperor Constantine, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Prince William, Condoleeza Rice, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Lewis, Muhammed Ali, John Edwards, Mitt Romney, Bill Wilson (AA Founder), Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Werner Erhard, Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Bernie Madoff, Bryant Gumbel, Michael Jordan, O.J. However, when moving in their Direction of Integration (growth), vain, deceitful Threes become more cooperative and committed to others, like healthy Sixes. When moving in their Direction of Disintegration (stress), driven Threes suddenly become disengaged and apathetic at Nine. Key Motivations:В Want to be affirmed, to distinguish themselves from others, to have attention, to be admired, and to impress others. At their Best: self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be-role models who inspire others.Д«asic Desire: To feel valuable and worthwhileД®nneagram Three with a Two-Wing: 'The Charmer'Д®nneagram Three with a Four-Wing: 'The Professional' They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness. They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement. Threes are self-assured, attractive, and charming.

Type 3 enneagram