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
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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