Type 3

The Performer

Seeks success, efficiency and recognition.

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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it's the courage to continue that counts.

— Winston Churchill

In a nutshell

  • Fundamental motivation: To succeed, to be admired and recognized
  • Fundamental fear: Being worthless or failing
  • Strength: Ambition, adaptability, self-confidence
  • Weaknesses: Excessive competitiveness, tendency to superficiality

Type 3 description

Understand the motivations, strengths and challenges of this profile

General portrait

Type 3, known as the Performer, seeks success and personal fulfillment. They are highly motivated by the image they project, and are highly efficient in everything they do.

Confident and competitive, Type 3s often show adaptability to achieve their goals, but can sometimes fall into the trap of seeking external approval to the detriment of their authenticity.

Deep motivations

Type 3 is driven by a deep-seated need to stand out and prove their worth. They often define themselves by their achievements and successes, seeking validation through social recognition.

Motivation level: Very high intensity

Special strengths

  • Strong ambition and determination
  • Highly adaptable
  • Energy and dynamism
  • Results orientation
  • Charisma and interpersonal skills

Points to watch

  • More emphasis on image than authenticity
  • Risk of overwork and stress
  • Constant need for external validation
  • Difficulty expressing vulnerability
  • Competitiveness that can be misperceived by those around you

Tip: Practice self-care and allow yourself to be vulnerable. Develop self-esteem that doesn't depend exclusively on your successes.

Type 3 Wings

How adjacent types influence your personality

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Type 3 wing 2

The influence of Wing 2 makes Type 3 warmer and more altruistic. This combination reinforces the urge to please and be helpful, while maintaining a strong desire to achieve excellence.

Key features :

  • Greater empathy
  • Sense of welcome and generosity
  • Strong motivation to help
Famous example

Oprah Winfrey.

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Type 3 wing 4

Wing 4 brings a more introspective and creative touch to Type 3. It favors a quest for authenticity and can accentuate artistic sensitivity, while maintaining a competitive drive.

Key features :

  • Artistic expression
  • Searching for deeper meaning
  • Greater emotional sensitivity
Famous example

Lady Gaga.

Paths of Evolution

How Type 3 evolves under stress or during growth

En Intégration

To Type 6

When evolving positively, Type 3 develops a heightened sense of cooperation and loyalty, drawing on the qualities of Type 6. They learn to value collaboration and reliability over individual success.

Signs of integration :

  • Sense of teamwork and mutual aid
  • Ethical awareness and shared responsibility
  • Greater humility

To encourage this evolution :

Develop cooperation, take time to reflect on collective issues and work on the sincerity of your relationships to strengthen mutual trust.

In Disintegration

To Type 9

Under intense stress, Type 3 can tip over into the less healthy aspects of Type 9: disengagement, passivity and a tendency to shirk responsibility, feeling discouraged or unmotivated.

Signs of disintegration :

  • Unusual procrastination
  • Problem and conflict avoidance
  • Loss of motivation and clarity of purpose

To avoid this trend :

Recognize your stress signals, take a step back and reassess your priorities. Seek support from people you trust to stay in a positive frame of mind.

Relations with other Types

Type 3 relational dynamics3

Natural affinities

These types tend to get on well with Type 3:

Type 1
Type 2
Type 6

They share a taste for commitment, joint success and efficiency, often creating a climate of mutual support and understanding.

Complementarities

These types can be combined with Type 3 :

Type 5
Type 8

The rigorous analysis of Type 5 and the leadership strength of Type 8 can reinforce the natural effectiveness of Type 3, while bringing new perspectives.

Relationship challenges

These relationships may require more effort :

Type 4
Type 9

The discrepancy between the image and competition of Type 3 and the sensitivity or passivity of other types can lead to misunderstandings, requiring work on communication and mutual listening.

Tips for communicating with a Type 3

  • Be direct and factual in your feedback, and value real achievements.
  • Recognize their efforts and results, but also encourage authenticity.
  • Offer constructive challenges that enable them to grow beyond mere performance.
  • Invite them to express their emotions and feelings, beyond appearances.

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