Welcome to the final installment of our series examining the nine types of the Enneagram Personality System. Today we are discussing type eight, the Challenger. To catch up on previous Enneagram blog posts, follow this link And to take a free version of the test and find out your type, go here.
Often the most vilified of all the types, eights are driven by the need to be self-reliant and strong. They are often portrayed as either heroes or villains in literature, dominating others either as a way to protect themselves or their loved ones, to whom they are fiercely loyal. And this need to dominate is underscored by the basic fear of the eight: of being vulnerable to harm or control by others. Eights long for assurance of personal freedom and safety. Continue reading “The Challenger: The Need to Dominate”