Derailers (the things that can get us off track) can be some of the most challenging aspects of our personality patterns to confront.

For Type 6s, growth often means learning to trust — not just other people, but also yourself. Your thoughtfulness, loyalty, and ability to anticipate problems make you an incredible asset on any team. But when those strengths get tangled up in fear or worst-case-scenario thinking, they can start to work against you.

Derailers for Type 6s often show up as overthinking, second-guessing, or struggling to move forward without full certainty or reassurance. And while those patterns may feel protective, they can quietly erode confidence, momentum, and trust — both in yourself and in your team.

These derailers represent common challenges for Sixes. While they may not apply to every individual Six or all the time, they reflect general tendencies that can emerge under pressure, stress, or uncertainty.

If you’re still figuring out your dominant Enneagram type, seeing some of these patterns in yourself might offer helpful insight.

If you already identify as a Type 6, what helps you get back on track when fear, doubt, or overanalysis start taking the wheel? I’d love to hear what helps you re-center and move forward with clarity and courage.

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The Enneagram isn't a crystal ball, but no personality assessment is.

We recently came across an article titled “Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust Personality Tests,” and it hit a nerve—in the best way.

In this quick episode, we unpack why the Enneagram isn’t a tool for making predictions (especially not in hiring or promotion decisions), and how it’s much more useful as a problem-solving and growth-guiding framework.

It’s not about labeling people. It’s about understanding what’s underneath the behavior so we can lead and collaborate better.

"The Enneagram doesn’t tell you what will happen—it helps you understand why something did happen."

--> Psychology Today Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clearer-thinking-today/202504/why-you-shouldnt-always-trust-personality-tests

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Derailers (the things that can get us off track) can be some of the most challenging aspects of our personality patterns to confront.

It’s easy to admire the drive, efficiency, and results-oriented mindset of a Type 3. But growth for Threes often isn’t about achieving more — it’s about slowing down long enough to notice why they’re pushing so hard in the first place.

Real growth doesn’t always come from doing. Sometimes it comes from being honest about the patterns that are quietly running the show underneath our successes — the ones that can lead to burnout, disconnection, or chasing validation over authenticity.

These derailers represent common obstacles for Threes. While they may not apply to every individual Three or apply all the time, they reflect general tendencies that can surface when we’re out of alignment with our core values or worth.

If you're still figuring out your dominant Enneagram type, seeing a few of these patterns in yourself might help narrow things down.

If you already identify as a Type 3, is there anything you’d add to the “getting back on track” section? What helps you realign when you notice yourself slipping into image management, overworking, or tying your worth to achievement?

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✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet
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