Enneagram Misidentifications - Type 8
In this article, I will try to clear up some of the differences between Enneagram Type Eight and the rest of the Enneagram types respectively. The comparison tables will be subject to modifications and additions as more information reveals itself. I hope it will be a useful tool for people who have trouble mistyping or aren't sure of their type - I'm one of them too. 8 and 1 Mistyping frequency: often (generally 1s mistype as 8s) Eight "My way" Impose Focus on power Visceral Subjective Concern for “their people” Proud of their anger Revenge Physical Openly aggressive Expansive Crude Informal One The right way Convince Focus on morality Abstract Objective Concern for humanity Ashamed of their anger Moral justice Cerebral Moderated Reserved Refined Formal 8 and 2 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually 2 men mistype as 8s) Eight Dominate for power Open conflict Show anger Direct speaking Intimidate Tough Self-focused Want authority Two Dominate to help Manipulation Hi