Luminous
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- Oct 25, 2017
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- MBTI Type
- Iᑎᖴᑭ
- Enneagram
- 952
- Instinctual Variant
- sx/sp
PrinciplesYou
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You are most like The Individualist
Individualists walk to the beat of their own drum and find unique ways of expressing themselves and unleashing their creative spirits. They tend to be creative, independent, expressive, perceptive and at times sensitive and dramatic.
Individualists walk to the beat of their own drum and find unique ways of expressing themselves and unleashing their independent spirit.
Typical Individualists make an art out of brushing aside tradition and conventions to do things their own way. They are always on the hunt for novel ways of doing things, defying the rules with a flare for the creative and sometimes for the dramatic. They are driven to express their individuality and don't let anyone else define who they are or dictate what they do.
They bring great care and attention to detail to everything they produce. Individualists tend to feel deeply and tap into an emotional layer that can drive their decisions and actions. At the same time, it can also mean they can be temperamental and experience self-doubt. They can be particularly sensitive to criticism.
Individualists tend to seek and appreciate things that are new, beautiful, and different. They have a talent for seeing things in a unique and thought-provoking way, and can chafe at being micromanaged or controlled.
At their best, they are highly creative, inspired, and bring a new and different perspective to any situation. However, they can tend to be reactive, withdrawn, and anxious in difficult situations, and sometimes can act out and be rebellious just for the sake of it, which can get in the way of their success and relationships with people who don't see things the same way as they do.
Individualist Talents
Expressing uniqueness, creativity, and originality
Disrupting the status quo and provoking new thinking in others
Having the courage to think independently or be different
Having a high degree of sensitivity and perceptiveness of others and the world around them
Individualist Growth Needs
Experiencing moodiness and self-doubt
Being rash and obstinate rather than measured and deliberate at times
Knowing they are in control of their own destiny, not a victim of fate
Taking constructive suggestions for improvement less personally
The Helper
Helpers are driven by compassion and care for others, and support of their emotional needs. They tend to be empathetic, nurturing, generous and agreeable.
The Artisan
Artisans are driven to use their creativity to bring life to beautiful and well-crafted ideas. They tend to be imaginative, detail-oriented and attuned to their own and others' emotions.
How You Prefer to Think
How You Engage with Others
How You Apply Yourself
How you respond in different situations:
Very long test; don't need to sign up to see results.

You are most like The Individualist
Individualists walk to the beat of their own drum and find unique ways of expressing themselves and unleashing their creative spirits. They tend to be creative, independent, expressive, perceptive and at times sensitive and dramatic.
Individualists walk to the beat of their own drum and find unique ways of expressing themselves and unleashing their independent spirit.
Typical Individualists make an art out of brushing aside tradition and conventions to do things their own way. They are always on the hunt for novel ways of doing things, defying the rules with a flare for the creative and sometimes for the dramatic. They are driven to express their individuality and don't let anyone else define who they are or dictate what they do.
They bring great care and attention to detail to everything they produce. Individualists tend to feel deeply and tap into an emotional layer that can drive their decisions and actions. At the same time, it can also mean they can be temperamental and experience self-doubt. They can be particularly sensitive to criticism.
Individualists tend to seek and appreciate things that are new, beautiful, and different. They have a talent for seeing things in a unique and thought-provoking way, and can chafe at being micromanaged or controlled.
At their best, they are highly creative, inspired, and bring a new and different perspective to any situation. However, they can tend to be reactive, withdrawn, and anxious in difficult situations, and sometimes can act out and be rebellious just for the sake of it, which can get in the way of their success and relationships with people who don't see things the same way as they do.
Individualist Talents
Expressing uniqueness, creativity, and originality
Disrupting the status quo and provoking new thinking in others
Having the courage to think independently or be different
Having a high degree of sensitivity and perceptiveness of others and the world around them
Individualist Growth Needs
Experiencing moodiness and self-doubt
Being rash and obstinate rather than measured and deliberate at times
Knowing they are in control of their own destiny, not a victim of fate
Taking constructive suggestions for improvement less personally
The Helper
Helpers are driven by compassion and care for others, and support of their emotional needs. They tend to be empathetic, nurturing, generous and agreeable.
Typical Helpers have a driving purpose to support the needs of others through their high capacity for compassion and empathy and their desire to give more than they receive. That starts with a deep appreciation for knowing where people are coming from and how emotions, feelings, and values shape behavior and outlooks. That capability is underscored by the special interest and time they take to really get to know people and make their lives better. They may experience difficulty confronting others with tough-minded, blunt criticism or when needing to draw a line in the sand or make their own demands. The people who know them best understand that they experience the world through their own emotional lens and that their intentions are always heartfelt and sincere. Their genuineness enables people to trust them fully.
Other distinguishing characteristics include their natural ability to give useful, common sense guidance. They tend to want to please others and seek harmony and understanding rather than conflict, debate, or disagreement. They may wear their hearts on their sleeves and struggle to hold others accountable, particularly people they feel a strong connection and loyalty to.
They give so much of themselves that they run the risk of depleting their own reservoir of energy. They can get pushed around emotionally and can feel under-appreciated by the very people they help. Because they may develop co-dependencies with the people they support, learning to say no, seeking support for themselves, and ending damaging relationships is central to maintaining their balance and ability to help others.
Helper Talents
Offering warmth, kindness, empathy, and generosity
Advising and giving support
Good listener
Accepting people for who they are, not overly judgmental
Promoting harmony, win-win outcomes and teamwork
Helper Growth Needs
Being direct and forthright with their own views when needed
Can be too willing to take on other people's problems as their own
Being less reactive to their and other people's feelings than the logic of a decision or outcome
Being taken advantage of by others who are less giving than themselves
Other distinguishing characteristics include their natural ability to give useful, common sense guidance. They tend to want to please others and seek harmony and understanding rather than conflict, debate, or disagreement. They may wear their hearts on their sleeves and struggle to hold others accountable, particularly people they feel a strong connection and loyalty to.
They give so much of themselves that they run the risk of depleting their own reservoir of energy. They can get pushed around emotionally and can feel under-appreciated by the very people they help. Because they may develop co-dependencies with the people they support, learning to say no, seeking support for themselves, and ending damaging relationships is central to maintaining their balance and ability to help others.
Helper Talents
Offering warmth, kindness, empathy, and generosity
Advising and giving support
Good listener
Accepting people for who they are, not overly judgmental
Promoting harmony, win-win outcomes and teamwork
Helper Growth Needs
Being direct and forthright with their own views when needed
Can be too willing to take on other people's problems as their own
Being less reactive to their and other people's feelings than the logic of a decision or outcome
Being taken advantage of by others who are less giving than themselves
The Artisan
Artisans are driven to use their creativity to bring life to beautiful and well-crafted ideas. They tend to be imaginative, detail-oriented and attuned to their own and others' emotions.
Artisans are driven to use their creativity to bring life to beautiful and well-crafted ideas.
Typical Artisans love to use their imagination and ingenuity to create novel works of art, products, or crafts. They use their attention to detail and precision to perfect their creations and bring them to reality in a way few others can. Intuition and innate instincts guide their quest for originality and independent creation.
Other distinguishing characteristics include being independent-minded and preferring to do things their own way. Artisans tend to be curious about new ideas and experiences, and in tune with and sensitive of their own and other people's deeper feelings that enable the creative process and form the basis of their creation and self-expression.
They can be critical of their own work, but may be sensitive at times to criticism from others, given how personal their process can be. They may be uncomfortable around people who are too conservative and traditional, and find it difficult to endure situations where they are micromanaged and controlled. They are pleased when what they create is recognized and rewarded, though it's not what they strive for—recognition tends to be less important to them than expressing themselves originally and authentically.
Artisan Talents
Using imagination and creativity
True focus on craftsmanship
Being independent in their thinking and emotions
Being attuned to their own and other people's emotions
Artisan Growth Needs
Seeing outside their creative focus at times
Resisting the urge to always reinvent the wheel
Taking direction from others if needed
Taking constructive suggestions for improvement less personally
Typical Artisans love to use their imagination and ingenuity to create novel works of art, products, or crafts. They use their attention to detail and precision to perfect their creations and bring them to reality in a way few others can. Intuition and innate instincts guide their quest for originality and independent creation.
Other distinguishing characteristics include being independent-minded and preferring to do things their own way. Artisans tend to be curious about new ideas and experiences, and in tune with and sensitive of their own and other people's deeper feelings that enable the creative process and form the basis of their creation and self-expression.
They can be critical of their own work, but may be sensitive at times to criticism from others, given how personal their process can be. They may be uncomfortable around people who are too conservative and traditional, and find it difficult to endure situations where they are micromanaged and controlled. They are pleased when what they create is recognized and rewarded, though it's not what they strive for—recognition tends to be less important to them than expressing themselves originally and authentically.
Artisan Talents
Using imagination and creativity
True focus on craftsmanship
Being independent in their thinking and emotions
Being attuned to their own and other people's emotions
Artisan Growth Needs
Seeing outside their creative focus at times
Resisting the urge to always reinvent the wheel
Taking direction from others if needed
Taking constructive suggestions for improvement less personally


How You Prefer to Think
Creative
46%
MODERATE
You rely on proven ideas and methods over inventing new ones, have a moderate openness to new and unfamiliar experiences, and are willing to do things your own way.
Deliberative
10%
VERY LOW
You tend to be more spontaneous than methodical and are inclined to generally trust your instincts when reaching decisions and making choices.
Detailed and Reliable
20%
LOW
You tend to be less organized, neat, and orderly, can focus on details when required but don't pay much attention to strict schedules and deadlines.
Conceptual
82%
VERY HIGH
You have a preference to think abstractly and philosophically, using theories and models to solve problems.
Practical
6%
VERY LOW
You you tend to be less concerned with the direct, practical consequences or constraints of a given action as a key factor in decision-making, possibly favoring a more idealistic approach.
46%
MODERATE
You rely on proven ideas and methods over inventing new ones, have a moderate openness to new and unfamiliar experiences, and are willing to do things your own way.
Deliberative
10%
VERY LOW
You tend to be more spontaneous than methodical and are inclined to generally trust your instincts when reaching decisions and making choices.
Detailed and Reliable
20%
LOW
You tend to be less organized, neat, and orderly, can focus on details when required but don't pay much attention to strict schedules and deadlines.
Conceptual
82%
VERY HIGH
You have a preference to think abstractly and philosophically, using theories and models to solve problems.
Practical
6%
VERY LOW
You you tend to be less concerned with the direct, practical consequences or constraints of a given action as a key factor in decision-making, possibly favoring a more idealistic approach.
How You Engage with Others
Extraverted
36%
LOW
You tend to prefer less social activity and to engage in more intimate settings, are more cautious than adventurous in the activities you like to participate in, but are comfortable asserting yourself when you find yourself in social situations.
Tough
7%
VERY LOW
You tend to be less confrontational and more diplomatic in your style, seeking cooperation and compromise over more open disagreement and critique of others' ideas and positions.
Nurturing
88%
VERY HIGH
You tend to be sensitive to the emotions, behaviors, and tendencies of others, with a moderate desire to prioritize supporting and tending to their needs.
Leadership
3%
VERY LOW
You tend to be less inclined to take charge in groups or direct others to achieve common goals and objectives.
Humorous
82%
VERY HIGH
You tend to be more joyful and lighthearted than serious and intense.
36%
LOW
You tend to prefer less social activity and to engage in more intimate settings, are more cautious than adventurous in the activities you like to participate in, but are comfortable asserting yourself when you find yourself in social situations.
Tough
7%
VERY LOW
You tend to be less confrontational and more diplomatic in your style, seeking cooperation and compromise over more open disagreement and critique of others' ideas and positions.
Nurturing
88%
VERY HIGH
You tend to be sensitive to the emotions, behaviors, and tendencies of others, with a moderate desire to prioritize supporting and tending to their needs.
Leadership
3%
VERY LOW
You tend to be less inclined to take charge in groups or direct others to achieve common goals and objectives.
Humorous
82%
VERY HIGH
You tend to be more joyful and lighthearted than serious and intense.
How You Apply Yourself
Composed
6%
VERY LOW
You tend to experience fluctuations in moods and emotions, and may lose composure or experience self-doubt, particularly in more stressful situations.
Autonomous
26%
LOW
You may look to external factors—like rewards or recognition—to motivate you, tend not to believe that success or failure are most often attributable to factors within one's control, with a moderate inclination to operate independently in accomplishing tasks and goals.
Flexible
2%
VERY LOW
You prefer environments with less change and uncertainty, to be consistent in who you are and the roles you play regardless of the circumstances, and have a relatively low inclination to make personal development through examining mistakes and weaknesses a top priority.
Determined
1%
VERY LOW
You tend to set more realistic rather than ambitious goals, may be less active in pursuing new opportunities outside of what's already on your plate, but have strong resolve to push through and finish what you start.
Humble
22%
LOW
You tend to be less receptive to critical feedback and eager to openly examine your blind spots, though value modesty and unpretentiousness in your and others' behavior.
Energetic
42%
MODERATE
You have average levels of stamina, enthusiasm, and energy in work and life.
Status-Seeking
62%
HIGH
You have a preference to please, “keep up†appearances, be liked, admired, and respected.
6%
VERY LOW
You tend to experience fluctuations in moods and emotions, and may lose composure or experience self-doubt, particularly in more stressful situations.
Autonomous
26%
LOW
You may look to external factors—like rewards or recognition—to motivate you, tend not to believe that success or failure are most often attributable to factors within one's control, with a moderate inclination to operate independently in accomplishing tasks and goals.
Flexible
2%
VERY LOW
You prefer environments with less change and uncertainty, to be consistent in who you are and the roles you play regardless of the circumstances, and have a relatively low inclination to make personal development through examining mistakes and weaknesses a top priority.
Determined
1%
VERY LOW
You tend to set more realistic rather than ambitious goals, may be less active in pursuing new opportunities outside of what's already on your plate, but have strong resolve to push through and finish what you start.
Humble
22%
LOW
You tend to be less receptive to critical feedback and eager to openly examine your blind spots, though value modesty and unpretentiousness in your and others' behavior.
Energetic
42%
MODERATE
You have average levels of stamina, enthusiasm, and energy in work and life.
Status-Seeking
62%
HIGH
You have a preference to please, “keep up†appearances, be liked, admired, and respected.
How you respond in different situations:
When interacting with others, you...
...Prefer to spend time with a small circle of close contacts
...Tend to be fun, joyful, and lighthearted
...Seek harmony, compassion, and supportiveness
...Tend to avoid conflict, or coming off as confrontational or aggressive
...Are genuinely interested in making a positive difference in people’s lives
...Can be taken advantage of by those who take more than they give
...May keep thoughts to yourself and struggle to be direct with others
As a leader, you...
...Tend to be diplomatic and prioritize the harmony of the team
...Are hesitant to offend or hurt others by offering blunt criticism
...Are comfortable engaging in new ideas and ways of doing things, but may prefer others to drive change at the team level rather than taking the lead yourself
...Can benefit from reaching out more actively and seeking input and guidance from others
...Prefer to stay behind the scenes
When planning, you...
...Favor stability and predictability, but may lean on others to provide the planning and structure to enable it
...May benefit from working with others who are more organized to ensure you push through and stay on track
...Prefer to think about about the big picture
...Approach planning and thinking in an unstructured and sometimes messy way
When solving problems, you...
...Look for new solutions if necessary, but don't need to "reinvent the wheel" when traditional approaches work
...May be sensitive to criticism of your ideas
...Prefer clear direction as you set out to solve problems, and can benefit from help keeping you on track
...Work toward solutions more instinctively than analytically
When setting goals, you...
...Set above-ordinary targets, but stop pursuing them too early
...Appreciate clear direction from others
...May tend to struggle if the path toward a goal is less clear and predictable
On a team, you...
...Tend not to share ideas until you've fully thought them through
...Tend to avoid direct conflict
...May be more comfortable working on your own, but enjoy working in groups that are more harmonious and less argumentative
...Address issues with others privately and empathetically
...Tend to be a good listener
...Prefer clear tasks and expectations and to work by yourself rather than in groups
...May struggle to be direct when goals aren't met
...Think that treating teammates well is as important as achieving goals
Under stress, you...
...Gravitate toward stability and predictability to keep you centered
...Can get more reactive and emotional in situations with more ambiguity and uncertainty
...May be resistant to taking advice from others
...Can get overwhelmed when the pressure and burden of responsibility on you is high
...May tend to retreat into your own head
...May be less expressive, so others may perceive you as calm, even if you are experiencing things strongly under the surface
When learning, you...
...Prefer topics that are subjective and intuitive over highly analytical
...Prefer an adaptive outline and flexible schedule
...May lose interest when subjects get too specific
...Work things out in your own head rather than actively engage other people's perspectives
...Like subjects that are abstract and philosophical
...Like to study in peace and quiet where you can focus
...Like to watch, read, and write
...Can study for lengthy periods, but need mental breaks too
...Prefer to spend time with a small circle of close contacts
...Tend to be fun, joyful, and lighthearted
...Seek harmony, compassion, and supportiveness
...Tend to avoid conflict, or coming off as confrontational or aggressive
...Are genuinely interested in making a positive difference in people’s lives
...Can be taken advantage of by those who take more than they give
...May keep thoughts to yourself and struggle to be direct with others
As a leader, you...
...Tend to be diplomatic and prioritize the harmony of the team
...Are hesitant to offend or hurt others by offering blunt criticism
...Are comfortable engaging in new ideas and ways of doing things, but may prefer others to drive change at the team level rather than taking the lead yourself
...Can benefit from reaching out more actively and seeking input and guidance from others
...Prefer to stay behind the scenes
When planning, you...
...Favor stability and predictability, but may lean on others to provide the planning and structure to enable it
...May benefit from working with others who are more organized to ensure you push through and stay on track
...Prefer to think about about the big picture
...Approach planning and thinking in an unstructured and sometimes messy way
When solving problems, you...
...Look for new solutions if necessary, but don't need to "reinvent the wheel" when traditional approaches work
...May be sensitive to criticism of your ideas
...Prefer clear direction as you set out to solve problems, and can benefit from help keeping you on track
...Work toward solutions more instinctively than analytically
When setting goals, you...
...Set above-ordinary targets, but stop pursuing them too early
...Appreciate clear direction from others
...May tend to struggle if the path toward a goal is less clear and predictable
On a team, you...
...Tend not to share ideas until you've fully thought them through
...Tend to avoid direct conflict
...May be more comfortable working on your own, but enjoy working in groups that are more harmonious and less argumentative
...Address issues with others privately and empathetically
...Tend to be a good listener
...Prefer clear tasks and expectations and to work by yourself rather than in groups
...May struggle to be direct when goals aren't met
...Think that treating teammates well is as important as achieving goals
Under stress, you...
...Gravitate toward stability and predictability to keep you centered
...Can get more reactive and emotional in situations with more ambiguity and uncertainty
...May be resistant to taking advice from others
...Can get overwhelmed when the pressure and burden of responsibility on you is high
...May tend to retreat into your own head
...May be less expressive, so others may perceive you as calm, even if you are experiencing things strongly under the surface
When learning, you...
...Prefer topics that are subjective and intuitive over highly analytical
...Prefer an adaptive outline and flexible schedule
...May lose interest when subjects get too specific
...Work things out in your own head rather than actively engage other people's perspectives
...Like subjects that are abstract and philosophical
...Like to study in peace and quiet where you can focus
...Like to watch, read, and write
...Can study for lengthy periods, but need mental breaks too