The Enneagram Made Easy

Ones are the only people on the Enneagram who actually believe every step of a task should be done correctly, so they will have to be careful that the high standards they set for themselves don’t become unreasonable expectations for others.

the so-called Big Five traits: Introversion-Extroversion; Agreeableness; Openness to Experience; Conscientiousness; and Emotional Stability. (Many personality psychologists believe that human personality can be boiled down to these five characteristics.)

Security. When Sevens feel secure they can start to behave like healthy Fives. Here they stop consuming and start contributing, are more comfortable with silence and solitude, become more serious, and begin to think about the meaning and purpose of their lives.

They think independently and they are content to act alone. Acutely aware of what others want from them, Nines won’t risk their own integrity in order to join in an activity or belong to a group.

Therefore the seven is where we have an idea that includes either family, friends or a wider group of people, which can mean more competition and friction. The eight is where we teach others and help others around us travel calmly through change. The nine is where we lead major projects to completion. The ten is the completion of the cycle.