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Enneagram Movie Board Archive Re: Principal motivations of each stylePosted by Dave Kelly on July 05, 2000 at 17:18:24: In Reply to: Principal motivations of each style posted by Cory on July 02, 2000 at 16:43:27:
Hi Cory, I'm systematizing Oldham using Keirsey's temperament theory, which is based on Hippocrates, Kretschmer, et al. Here's what the scheme looks like using your motivations.
Idealists: Want to search for Self, to become themselves, to have a goal, a purpose in life, to be self-actualized, to be and become real, to be what they are meant to be and to have an identity which is uniquely theirs, to become self-actualized into a perfect whole and to have an identity which is perfectly unique, to have meaning, to have their significance appreciated, or at the very least, recognized as existing, to have integrity, that is unity, with no facade, no mask, no pretense, no sham, no playing of roles, to be genuine, to communicate authentically, to be in harmony with the inner experiences of self, to avoid a life of bad faith, to live a life of significance, making a difference in the world, to experience life as a drama, to be sensitive to the subtle gestures and metaphoric behavior in relationships, to help others become kinder, warmer, and more loving human beings, to reform the world, to romanticize their experiences, their lives, and the experiences and lives of others. : Conscientious: To work hard towards perfection, to be ethical and right, to never give up and persevere. : Sensitive: To find safety from the world, to be well-liked and accepted socially, to avoid the unexpected and unknown. : Vigilant: To scan for danger and prepare against it, to discover hidden meanings and messages, to proceed through life cautiously, to stand up for oneself when attacked, to take fidelity seriously. : Dramatic: To receive attention from others, to be sexually appealing, to follow the outer world wherever it may take them.
Rationalists: Want to understand and gain power over nature, to understand, control, predict, and explain realities, to be seen as competent, to have, most of all, competencies, capabilities, abilities, capacities, skills, and ingenuity, to be able to so things well under varying circumstances, to constantly improve, to be free from errors, to increase their store of knowledge, to learn as much as they can, to rearrange the environment, either through constructing physical edifices or building institutional systems, to speculate about the possible motivations and thoughts of those they are with, trying to fit their experiences into some system. : Aggressive: To take command of situations and groups, to meet their goals, to not back down when threatened, to meet life head on and get their way. : Idiosyncratic: To be independent in thinking, to be free from the "crowd", to understand the unknown and mysterious, to walk their own path. :Inventive: To acquire an image of superiority, to gain recognition and prestige, status, glory, and even fame, to avoid humiliation and shame, to get the attention, approval, and admiration of others, to be seen as intelligent, clever, and competent, to improvise and innovate, to be iconoclastic. : Solitary: To be free from others, to not be controlled by their emotions, to withdraw into their own worlds, to live life stoically.
Traditionalists: Want to belong, to do their duty, to be useful to the social units the belong to, to be givers, to take care of others, especially the young and the old, and those in positions of authority, to be responsible, to do what they are "supposed to do," to be bound and obligated, to support the work ethic and the rules and hierarchies of society, to establish and conserve the institutions of society, to become an official of some kind, to gain a title and entitlement, to be reverent of elders, to preserve heritage and heritablility, to earn status in whatever social units they belong to, to be prepared, to be prepared for the worst. : Leisurely: To seek pleasure, to be free from obligations, to do what they want yet keep the peace, to take it easy and not get stressed. : Serious: To be realistic and unpretentious, to be responsible, to be prepared for the consequences, to make plans and follow them. : Self-Sacrificing: To help others, to better others' lives, to ignore their own needs and wants. : Devoted: To merge with another person, to have others make their decisions, to not be alone.
Hedonists: Want to be free, not tied down, confined, or obligated, to do as they wish when they wish, to enjoy today, to be impulsive, to have a life of action which repudiates long term goals, objectives, or plans, to be active just to be active, to do what they feel the urge to do, to experience excitement, to be seen by others as being free to act, as free spirits, to be exciting, optimistic, cheerful, light-hearted, and full of fun. : Self-Confident: To be the best and at the top, to be admired, to be valuable, to meet their goals, to prove their worth. : Adventurous: To live off adventure and risk, to be independent, to not meet any expectations, to do anything they want. : Mercurial: To connect with life and other people, to experience their emotions and life intensely, to experiment with new ideas and lifestyles, to live in the moment. : Artistic: To experience the full range of human sensibilities, to take an artistic appproach to life, to work independently, to make relationships take second place to work, to produce great quantities of high quality work, to enjoy frequent periods of recreation and inactivity, to live Epicurean lives in the here and now, and as gracefully as possible, to enjoy the senses completely, to empathize with the suffering of others, to enjoy both intense socializing and frequent periods of solitude, to enjoy nature to its fullest.
Everything in my descriptions of the motivations of the Idealists, Rationalists, Traditionalists, and Hedonists is from David Keirsey's Please Understand Me. 1978. Dave
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