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Type 6: 
The Loyalist

Type 6:
The Loyalist

World View

“I must find stability.”

Thought Pattern

Cowardice. Constantly coming up with anticipatory scenarios.

Emotional Pattern

Fear. Anxiety and panic that perceived threats will be realised.

Defense Mechanism

Projection. Attributing your feelings and thoughts to others.

In a dangerous world, you must always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Nothing gets past you, because you’re vigilant and suspicious of others. You are quick to identify threats and to come up with contingency plans, so you’re the one people turn to when they’re facing adversity and need a loyal friend to support them.

Trust no one but your closest allies. That’s a core belief that Type 6s have, and so they keep their skepticism trained on new and uncertain situations, continually scanning for potential hazards and figuring out how to tackle them if necessary.

This sometimes entails asking very difficult questions and pointing out flaws. After identifying the problems, 6s set about finding solutions. They are great troubleshooters who often do not conform to authority but bravely challenge the status quo if necessary.

In generating one possible negative scenario after another, 6s may get too tied up in their anxieties to get a move on things. So, they end up procrastinating instead of acting. Worse still, they can get too overcome with fear that they give up before they even start.

But trust that they won’t let you down. 6s are loyal friends who will be there through thick and thin, determinedly protecting you from the threats of the world. So you can always count on them to have your back.

Key Strengths

Key Weaknesses

Ways to Grow

Loosen up and have fun (towards Type 7), and be logical about the fears that loom before you, ‘Based on the data that I have, how likely is this fear rational?’ (towards Type 5). Learn also to just go with the flow (towards Type 9) and most importantly, don’t be afraid to make decisions and reach for greater achievements (towards Type 3).