Type 4: Shadow: The Maverick
Type 4's are fueled by being unique, which they see through their personal impact on others' lives.
Type 4's are fueled by being unique, which they see through their personal impact on others' lives.
Basic Desire: To be special and unique Basic Fear: Being ignored
Basic Virtue: Creativity Basic Vice: Hypersensitivity
Strength: Empathetic Weakness: Dramatic
Type 4 is also called the Individualist or the Maverick. Here at Enneahouse, we call Type 4's "Shadow" elemental personalities. Shadow can be relaxing, welcoming and intriguing, but also frightening and incomprehensible.
Type 4's are born to create beauty. They often believe they have a unique story to tell and that nobody else has ever been born who can tell it. 4's have the potential to be true artists who inspire generations after them. Many 4's dream of their painting, their book, their music, whatever form of art they take, being a household name. They are, deep down, driven by being unique and special and fear being ignored, mocked or misunderstood.
The world needs Type 4's because they are capable of becoming uniquely tuned to understand the nature of the human mind. They can understand others with an empathy unlike any other type. They have the potential to become the artists and psychiatrists who can listen as well as teach.
When they are in a negative emotional state, Type 4's may become overly emotional, feel guilty for people caring about them and feel the need to repay every perceived debt. Their emotional state decays the more they sit around waiting for miracles instead of actively pursuing them.
When they are in a positive emotional state, Type 4's become true heroes, capable of transforming lives by deed as well as art. They improve their psychological state by waking up to the possibilities of the world and trying even when the trying is impractical.
At Enneahouse, we can help Type 4's manage their powerful emotions and learn to find themselves in the chaos of the world. If you think you may be a 4 and want to create something but lack the momentum to get going, contact us today for your complimentary typing interview, and we'll start you on the path to making yourself into your greatest masterpiece!