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Efficiency and Productivity: I value efficiency, productivity, and competence.Positive Impact: I strive to make a positive impact through my work.Goal-Oriented: I focus on achieving specific goals and outcomes.Image Management: I am conscious of my public image and strive to project a competent and successful image.Failure: I fear failure and rejection.Incompetence: I worry about being seen as incompetent or unproductive.Recognition: I need to be recognized and valued for my contributions.Competence: I need to feel competent and capable.Mastery: I aspire to become an expert in my field.Success: I want to achieve significant accomplishments and be recognized for my achievements.Admiration: I desire to be admired and respected by others.Stagnation: I avoid idleness and complacency.Failure: I avoid failure and mistakes.Dependency: I avoid relying on others and prefer to be self-sufficient.Vulnerability: I avoid exposing my weaknesses or vulnerabilities.What others appreciate: Their high level of efficiency and their sense of doing or saying what is appropriate in a situation; their natural orientation towards results and their ability to make the necessary efforts to make things happen.What others apprehend: Their competitive spirit, a certain opportunism, and their high sensitivity to image or status; their impatience when things don't progress fast enough for their taste and the assurance they display, sometimes bordering on arrogance.
Trap: They equate their worth with their achievements, basing their self-esteem on external validation.Impact: They may lose sight of their true selves, becoming overly focused on appearances or accomplishments.Trap: They often prioritize looking successful over being authentic, carefully curating an image that appeals to others.Impact: This can lead to feelings of emptiness or imposter syndrome, as they fear their real self is inadequate.Trap: They feel compelled to constantly accomplish goals, fearing that slowing down or resting will make them seem unworthy or lazy.Impact: This can lead to burnout, stress, and difficulty connecting with their emotions or personal needs.Trap: They may avoid showing weakness or asking for help, seeing vulnerability as a threat to their success-oriented persona.Impact: This can hinder authentic relationships and leave them feeling isolated or unsupportedTrap: They are skilled at reading what others want and molding themselves to meet those expectations.Impact: This chameleon-like behavior can cause them to lose touch with their own desires and values.Trap: The fear of not succeeding can make They avoid risks, cut corners, or focus only on things they know they can excel at.Impact: This limits their growth and may prevent them from fully embracing challenges or learning from setbacks.Trap: They can become so focused on outcomes that they neglect the deeper meaning or relationships behind their efforts.Impact: This can lead to short-term success but long-term dissatisfaction and unfulfilled relationships.
Cultivate authenticity: Focus on who they truly are, beyond their achievements, and practice being vulnerable with trusted people.Prioritize self-reflection: Spend time exploring their emotions, values, and motivations to reconnect with their inner self.Embrace failure: View setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than threats to their worth.Slow down: Practice being present and find value in simply being, rather than constantly doing.Value relationships: Invest in meaningful connections, not just as a means to success, but as an end in themselves.
The Ones Who Adapt for Success
They are ambitious, confident, and highly driven, channeling their energy into achieving excellence and earning recognition. They are skilled at presenting themselves in a way that inspires admiration and have the adaptability to pursue their goals with determination and focus.
However, their strong emphasis on accomplishments and outward success can cause them to lose touch with their deeper values and true identity. The constant pressure to excel can be exhausting, and when they feel unable to perform, they may hide their struggles behind a polished facade.
If they neglect their emotional well-being, Purple Personalities risk burnout and a sense of emptiness, despite their achievements.
Core Values
Perception Filter
Core Fears
Core Needs
Aspirations
Avoidances
Others’ Perspective
Unconscious Traps of Purple
They are driven by a need to succeed, be admired, and feel valuable.
While their ambition and adaptability are strengths, they are prone to several unconscious traps:
1. Over-identification with Success
2. Image Consciousness
3. Relentless Drive for Productivity
4. Avoidance of Vulnerability
5. Overadaptation to Others' Expectations
6. Fear of Failure
7. Shallow Focus on Results
How Purple Can Avoid These Traps
By recognizing and addressing these traps, they can achieve not only external success but also a deeper sense of fulfillment and authenticity:
Purple was presented here in the posture of Driver, over-investing in the Relational Intelligence with which they are familiar.
For those who can identify with them, the next step is to explore the different options they chose when they decided to take on a Copilot.
They are necessarily rooted in the other two adaptive intelligences, which you can discover in the corresponding pages.
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