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Colin O'Brady Achieves It All (Type 3) [S06-0015]

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Oct 13, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Colin's Three-ness

  • Colin consistently tests as an Enneagram Three and identifies with the achievement-oriented nature of the type.
  • He acknowledges a shift in his motivation as he gets older, but his accomplishments speak to his Three tendencies.
ANECDOTE

Failures and Learning

  • Colin shares two significant failures: not making the Olympics after 20 years of effort and a severe burn accident at 22.
  • He frames failures as learning opportunities and draws strength from these experiences.
INSIGHT

Optimism vs. Spinning

  • Ian contrasts optimistic reframing (Sevens) with spinning narratives to appear successful (Threes).
  • Threes avoid showing failure, while Sevens avoid negative feelings.
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