The Achiever Personality
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Characteristics of The Achiever Personality
I will be using the principles of the Enneagram to define the traits of the achiever and also give pointers on how to deal with this personality.
This is the third in a series that I plan to do about the nine personality types of the Enneagram.
The Achiever Personality: An Overview
The Achiever personality is consistent, dependable and loyal.
The Good Side of The Achiever
They are able to recover quickly from any setbacks and to charge ahead to the next challenge. The Achiever likes to stay informed and they are very good at motivating people.
Poster For The Achiever Personality
Receiving recognition for accomplishments like graduating
or getting an award means a lot to the Achiever personality type.
Achievement Giclee Print
Achiever Quote:
"It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever -- the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it." ~ Vince Lombardi ~
The Bad Side of The Achiever Personality
They sometimes feel that they have to put up with the incompetence of others. They truly fear the thought of being seen as not successful. The Achiever has a tendency to compare themselves to people who might do things better in their eyes. They may even show a passive-aggressive nature to punish people who make them see their own shortcomings.
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Disorders Atributed to The Achiever Personality
In order to see themselves as successful they may go on starvation diets or go on workout programs until they are in a state of total exhaustion.
The Achiever out of control might suffer from Workaholism.
Often this personality will take in too much caffeine or other stimulants to stay awake to complete a job that seems important to them.
It is not unusual for the Achiever to get caught up in excessive cosmetic surgeries.
What Do You, the Reader think?
Take a minute to share with me your thoughts on this Personality Trait...The Achiever. Do you see yourself in this trait or do you know someone who this fits?
Is this a description of you?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, I definately like to achieve success.
MDLC says:
holy crap. describes me very closely!
Posted August 03, 2010
jptanabe says:
Oh yeah, lots of me in this one! Just not the cosmetic surgeries though, or is that my future ....!
Posted August 26, 2009
Nah, I must be something else.
aj2008 says:
When I started to read this, I started to think that maybe I fitted into the Achiever mentality, but when I look at the disorders, I am thinking perhaps not - unless you count having my teeth whitened as excessive cosmetic surgery!
Posted May 13, 2011
kimmanleyort says:
oooh, I love the Enneagram. Can I assume that you are a 3? That is my husband's number. Myself, I am a 5, not the doer type. Happy Birthday, Bev!
Posted April 22, 2010
Career Choices for the Achiever Personality
You will find them in broadcasting and as performers.
The achievers who are oriented more to helping are usually teachers, social workers, or health professionals.
If the Achiever is a homemaker she will put a tremendous amount of energy into her responsibilities of being the manager of the household.
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Keep That Achiever Personality In Balance
The Achiever should tell themselves regularly that their feelings are as valuable as their accomplishments.
This personality needs to take time to relax and to grow and see that as a profitable activity.
The Achiever should remember, always, that they are loved for who they are and not for what they accomplish.
Comments on The Achiever
I hope you enjoyed this, the third installment, in my series on personalities. Let me know that you stopped by today. Just as a side note...according to tests I've taken throughout my lifetime...this is my personality.
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Joan4
May 13, 2011 @ 8:39 am | delete
- I don't think I am an Achiever personality, but I sure know a bunch of you folks! Looks like I am at least surrounding myself with super-achievers! That's a good thing!
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awelldressedbullet
Sep 25, 2010 @ 3:58 pm | delete
- I'm not sure that I completely fit "The Achiever" but I do tell Rick that I am perfect :-) Great lens Bev! - Kathy
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HorseAndPony
Sep 30, 2009 @ 4:39 pm | delete
- I am not an Achiever. Off to read your other lenses to find myself. :)
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drifter0658
Aug 28, 2009 @ 9:13 pm | delete
- This is a great series Bev.....I thought you may have found me, but alas, I must wait it out.:)
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24websurf
Aug 28, 2009 @ 9:11 pm | delete
- Wow! That one hit home. A little too close with the lightning, Bev! Great job and as always a lovely lens!
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Ladydove62
Aug 27, 2009 @ 4:00 pm | delete
- Enjoying your series a great deal. Thanks for the wonderful information and insights.
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AlishaV
Aug 27, 2009 @ 1:00 am | delete
- This series is really fascinating, it's so interesting to be able to picture these personalities and try to see where people we know fall in them. Keep up the good work!
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nDee
Aug 26, 2009 @ 7:08 pm | delete
- Another fantastic one in this series . . . looking forward to the others!
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mysticmama
Aug 26, 2009 @ 5:06 pm | delete
- Very interesting stuff!
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jptanabe
Aug 26, 2009 @ 6:09 am | delete
- Loved it!
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Copyright and Credits
The graphic of the little girl in the intro is from The Graphics Factory.
by BevsPaper
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