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HEAD TYPE

The Enthusiast

Basic description

Type Sevens are quick, optimistic, and drawn to possibility, always sensing the next good thing on the horizon. They bring energy and vision wherever they go, though the reach for stimulation can become a way of staying ahead of pain or limitation. Their growth comes as they stay with experience long enough to let it deepen and allow the harder feelings to move through.

Core Drivers

Belief

Life is full of exciting possibilities, and I have to stay free and stimulated to avoid being trapped in pain or limitation.

Fear

Being deprived, trapped, bored, or stuck in emotional pain.

Motivation

To be satisfied, stimulated, and free, and to keep my options open.

Focus of Attention

Options, possibilities, and the pleasant plans ahead.

Typical External Behaviors

HEALTHY

UNHEALTHY

Enthusiastic

Spontaneous

Restless

Scattered

Impulsive

Arrows

In Growth

Seven moves toward Five, becoming more focused, reflective, and willing to go deep on one thing. They trade the reach for more experiences for the deeper satisfaction of understanding and mastery.

Under Stress

Seven moves toward One, becoming critical, rigid, and perfectionistic when the options run out. The easy optimism curdles into frustration, and they start finding fault with everything that isn't going to plan.

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HEAD TYPE

The Enthusiast

Basic description

Core Drivers

Belief

Life is full of exciting possibilities, and I have to stay free and stimulated to avoid being trapped in pain or limitation.

Fear

Being deprived, trapped, bored, or stuck in emotional pain.

Motivation

To be satisfied, stimulated, and free, and to keep my options open.

Focus of Attention

Options, possibilities, and the pleasant plans ahead.

Typical External Behaviors

HEALTHY

UNHEALTHY

Enthusiastic

Spontaneous

Restless

Scattered

Impulsive

Arrows

In Growth

Seven moves toward Five, becoming more focused, reflective, and willing to go deep on one thing. They trade the reach for more experiences for the deeper satisfaction of understanding and mastery.

Under Stress

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The Nine Enneagram Types

In Growth

Under Stress

The Nine Enneagram Types

In Growth

Under Stress