levels of maturing for type 3

authentic person
1: liberation	authentic, modest, genuine, contented believe that everything has intrinsic value, including themselves let go of forced value and self-image no longer dependent on achievement or others’ positive regard.
self-assured person
2: psychological capacity	desirable and adaptable, knowing that they can be anyone they choose to be “i am an outstanding, effective person” emphasize attractiveness, effectiveness, and unlimited potential reject own feelings basic fear: being worthless basic desire: being worthwhile and valuable.
outstanding paragon
3: social value	relate primarily through self-improvement and ambition work hard, believing that they can do what is needed and that they are good when they do valuable things desire: developing the self into greater efficiency strategy: reinforce self-image through self-development.
wake-up call	driving myself constantly for status and approval
competitive status-seeker
4: imbalance (social role)	tend to compete for status and attention performing, success- and outcome oriented desire to be distinguished from others take on role of winner/the best
image-oriented pragmatist
5: interpersonal control	manipulate others through charm (meeting and exceeding needs) deceit (shadow) arises when they exaggerate or bend the truth to make themselves appear better insist on being seen as outstanding and effective desire to impress others.
self-promoting narcissist
6: overcompensation	want to become their image inflating, grandiose and act superior demand constant attention as they desire to convince others of their image undermine others by treating them with arrogance or contempt, making them feel worthless.
red flag fear	i'm failing, my claims are empty and fraudulent
exploitative opportunist
7: violation	secretive and deceptive to cover sense of inner emptiness dishonest, willing to sell themselves out to succeed in the short term sacrificing long term health/success desire to retain illusion that they are ok violate self-image of winner through deceiving others.

adapted from Riso & Hudson: Wisdom of the Enneagram