There’s a common misconception that inward-looking personality types like Enneagram Type 5s don’t make good entrepreneurs.
But this stereotype is wrong.
While
Type 5s
tend to avoid building relationships and can appear withdrawn and introspective to outsiders, that doesn’t mean they can’t succeed at building a business. In fact, Fives possess many of the skills needed to be an entrepreneur, including independence, focus and in-depth knowledge of their chosen field.
A comprehensive list of suitable Enneagram Type 5 careers would be quite long, which is a testament to their high levels of motivation and impressive intellectual and creative capacities.
The Enneagram 5 is known as
the Investigator
. This label is appropriate, because it captures the true nature of this thoughtful and curious type.
Most know
INTJs
as efficient, hardworking, and excellent problem-solvers. As
Extraverted Thinking Te-users
, these personalities rely on facts and logic to make decisions, and usually prioritize reasoning over feeling. Still, though INTJ types share common characteristics among themselves, no two INTJs look exactly the same.
The Enneagram Type Eight, “The Challenger,” is a passionate and protective romantic partner. Eights love and respect a partner who challenges them to be their best self. They seek loyal and independent partners who aren’t afraid to go after what they want in life and love. However, some may see the Eight as too intense and competitive. If the Eight doesn’t learn to soften their edges and embrace vulnerability, it can cause issues in their relationships.
Relationships come in many shapes and sizes. There is no script for the “perfect” relationship, only two people navigating their way to some form of interdependent existence. Some types focus on pulling people close—too close, while others try to create distance and, at times, too much distance. Finding the right balance is the work of every type in a relationship, and insights from our Enneagram type can help us navigate this drama.
Insightful and a bit mysterious, the Enneagram Five,
“The Investigator,”
is a thoughtful partner, who often surprises their significant other with small romantic gestures and desires to deeply understand their partner. Since this type needs plenty of alone time, they do best with a partner who understands their need to withdraw.
The
Enneagram
is a powerful tool for deepening one’s spirituality and in finding a truly fulfilling personal path. It’s also an incredibly helpful lens for improving unhealthy patterns and finding joy in your relationships.
Categories:
Enneagram
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Personal Growth
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Type One
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Type Two
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Type Three
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Type Four
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Type Five
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Type Six
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Type Seven
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Type Eight
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Type Nine
If you study the Enneagram, you know how complex the system is. Beyond the nine primary habits of attention, there are wings, subtypes, countertypes, arrows, levels of integration, and more. To find your type, you need to consider many factors, and one personality that is noted for its complexity is the Enneagram Type 6.
In part one yesterday, we covered everything you’ve wanted to know about Enneagram subtypes. You learned what the instincts mean, how they stack up, what countertypes are, and how to use your subtype to understand where your emotional energy goes.
Now that you know how to use your subtype for deeper awareness of your patterns, we’ve provided a general overview of what each Enneagram subtype may look like. Keep in mind that “general” is the key word here—you may not fit the bill completely, but this can provide some insight into exploring your subtype further.
Categories:
Enneagram
,
Personal Growth
,
Type One
,
Type Two
,
Type Three
,
Type Four
,
Type Five
,
Type Six
,
Type Seven
,
Type Eight
,
Type Nine
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