Type 1 Type 2

The Reformer The Helper

The caring, interpersonal type.

The rational, idealistic type.
Empathetic, sincere, warm-
Strong sense of right and wrong,
hearted, friendly, generous, and
goal-achiever, afraid of making a
self-sacrificing, sentimental,
mistake, systematic and has a
flattering, and people-pleasing.
high standards.
Prioritise relationship with others.
At their Best: wise, discerning,
At their Best: unselfish, altruistic,
realistic, noble, morally heroic
unconditional love for others.
At their worst: resentment &
At their worst: possessiveness &
patience
acknowledge their needs
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The Achiever The Individualist

The success-oriented, pragmatic type. The sensitive, introspective type.

Self-assured, attractive , ambitious, Self-aware, expressive, reserved,
competent, energetic, status- emotionally honest, creative,
conscious, diplomatic & poised, moody and self-conscious
overly concerned with their image At their Best: inspired and highly
and other people opinion of the,. creative, they are able to renew
At their Best: self-accepting, themselves and transform their
authentic, everything they seem to experiences
be—role models who inspire others. At their worst: melancholy, self-
At their worst: workaholism & indulgence, and self-pity
competitiveness
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The Investigator The Loyalist

The intense, cerebral type. The committed, security-oriented

Alert, insightful, and curious, focus type.
on developing complex ideas + Reliable, hard-working, responsible,
skills, Independent, innovative, and trustworthy, excellent “trouble-
inventive, preoccupied with their shooters”, cautious and indecisive,
thoughts & imaginary constructs. reactive, defiant and rebellious.
At their Best: visionary pioneer, At their Best: internally stable and
futuristic, able to see the world in an self-reliant
entirely new way At their worst: self-doubt and
At their worst: eccentricity, nihilism, suspicions.
and isolation.
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The Enthusiast The Challenger

The busy, variety-seeking type. The powerful, dominating type.

Extroverted, optimistic, versatile,
spontaneous, playful, high-spirited,
seek new and exciting experiences
At their Best: they focus their talents
on worthwhile goals, becoming
appreciative, joyous, and satisfied.
At their worst: impatience and
impulsiveness
Self-confident, strong, assertive.
protective, resourceful, straight-
talking, and decisive.
At their Best: self-mastering, ,
becoming heroic, magnanimous,
and inspiring
At their worst: tempers and with
allowing themselves to be
vulnerable
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The Peacemaker

The easygoing, self-effacing type.

Accepting, trusting, and stable,
creative, optimistic, supportive
At their Best: indomitable and all-
embracing, they are able to bring
people together and heal conflicts.
At their worst: inertia and
stubbornness
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