Type 1

The Reformer

The principled, purposeful, self-controlled perfectionist

Overview

Type Ones are conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong. They are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change: always striving to improve things, but afraid of making a mistake. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic.

Core Fear

Being corrupt, evil, or defective

Core Desire

To be good, to have integrity, to be balanced

Core Motivation

Wanting to be right, to strive higher and improve everything, to be consistent with their ideals, to justify themselves, to be beyond criticism

Key Traits

Principled Purposeful Self-controlled Perfectionistic Ethical Disciplined

Strengths

  • Strong sense of purpose and ethics
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Self-disciplined and organized
  • Fair and objective
  • Striving for excellence
  • Committed to improvement

Challenges

  • Inner critic can be harsh
  • May be overly critical of others
  • Difficulty relaxing and having fun
  • Can be rigid and inflexible
  • May suppress emotions, especially anger
  • Tendency toward resentment

Wings

1w9

The Idealist - More introverted, philosophical, and detached. Calm reformers who work for change in measured ways.

1w2

The Advocate - More extraverted, empathic, and action-oriented. Passionate reformers who champion causes and people.

Growth Path

Ones grow by integrating the positive qualities of Type Seven: spontaneity, joy, and acceptance of imperfection. They learn that life can be enjoyed, not just improved.

Stress Path

Under stress, Ones take on the negative qualities of Type Four: becoming moody, self-pitying, and feeling misunderstood.

In Relationships

Ones are loyal, dedicated partners who want to improve their relationships. They may struggle with criticism and need partners who appreciate their ideals while helping them relax.

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