Achiever

Type 3

The Adaptable, Goal-Driven Personality Type: Practical, Exceptional, Driven to Succeed, and Attentive to Appearance.

The Dynamo gets their name from their ability to chase after whatever it is they want to achieve. In particular, the Dynamo has a taste for the finer things in life, and are able to be productive for long lengths of time to achieve whatever they need. They want to be remembered for being the best, as well as creating a long-lasting legacy.

The Dynamo typically comes off as very focused, as well as being well dressed, and admired. They are often used as inspiration for becoming the best version of yourself, due to their performance and dedication to their chosen profession.

Path of growthPath of stress

Personality Traits of the Type 3

  • Aware and polite of social conventions
  • Highly accomplished
  • Constantly on the go
  • Busy schedule full of meetings
  • Interested in acting or improvisation
  • Stylish, well dressed
  • Often loved at first sight, makes a great impression.

Dynamos are often kept very busy with their pursuit of staying on the top of whatever they are doing. They have extremely busy schedules, full of personal and professional meetings. Dynamos are known for being confident, and energetic. A healthy type Three personality are humble role models for others, who are able to inspire others to reach for their best. They are able to be well dressed, and enjoy a variety of experiences that their wealth and success have gotten them.

This personality type is part of the ‘heart-based’ triad of the Enneagram model. They have a core emotion of sadness, and can often feel grief for being unloved, or loved with conditions. They are in the same triad as type Two and Four personalities.

This personality type has developed the desire for success from learning that achievements equal love and praise as children. They are laser focused on making sure that they get attention, and the best way they know how is through being successful.

Threes are specifically interested in projecting an image of success, which may lead to them repressing their emotions. Instead, the Three is prone to focusing on what they want to achieve rather than how they feel at the time.

Core values

  • Above all, a Dynamo personality desires to achieve status and recognition through their achievements.
  • They are goal driven personalities, who have an intense drive to improve themselves.
  • The type Three is highly productive, and focuses on finishing and achieving their goals.
  • They often jump the gun, wanting to achieve things rather than wasting time planning or daydreaming about something.