Question: How do I tell the difference between Type 3 and Type 9?

Answer: Observe the need to “do” and achieve. Both 3 and 9 want to do well, but the 3 is a type that is driven to be the best, and that must achieve, do, and become someone important. The 9 is more laid back and the type that needs to be someone that is at ease, comfortable and harmonious.

Threes are go-getters. They are literally “on the go” all of the time. They also need affirmation from others and to know that others see and admire their successes and accomplishments. In my research studies, threes shared that they need to be the best at what they do or need to change what they are doing. They not only need to be the best; they need to look good doing their best. They want people to be impressed with them, and they want to know that people are jealous of what they have, are doing and have accomplished. They want others to see them as competent and successful. The result is that they feel that they are only as good as their last win or achievement. They have pride in being the best.

Nines are easy going. Even when they are driven to achieve, they want to be known as the kind, nice person that is humble and wise. They want harmonious situations and to avoid conflict. They are also indecisive. They become indecisive when they need to choose a side. They are afraid that if they choose one side over the other side, they will be separate from the person whose side they did not pick. This is upsetting to the nine, but they manage their distress by telling themselves that it does not matter. The result is that they shut down their feelings and take things in stride to be at ease with their disappointments. They have pride in not having pride or needing anything.

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