All the 9takes Blogs
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MBTI Failed Us — Can the Enneagram Do Better?
How the Myers-Briggs system boxed people in, and why the Enneagram offers a more transformative, human-centered alternative for careers, relationships, and society.
What Winning Online Arguments Looks Like
An exploration of techniques for productive online arguments, highlighting the importance of understanding over winning.
The Enneagram Changed My Life, But I am Careful Who I Tell
Discover why sharing the life-changing insights of the Enneagram requires thoughtful consideration and how to approach conversations wisely.
How to Guides
The $35,000 Dating Mistake: How Your Personality Type Sabotages Love (And the Fix)
After tracking 1,000+ relationships, we discovered the 9 invisible patterns that predict dating success or failure. Plus: Your type-specific 30-day transformation plan.
Productivity Systems by Enneagram Type: Work With Your Personality, Not Against It
Discover the perfect productivity system for your Enneagram type. Stop forcing methods that don't fit and start working with your natural patterns.
The Crash Course on Emotions We All Missed in Kindergarten (And Why Each Type Struggles Differently)
Everyone pretends to understand emotions, but nobody taught us the operating manual. Here's the tactical guide to emotional literacy through the Enneagram lens—the education system that should have existed.
Enneagram Corner
How to Apologize Like a Pro: The Enneagram Guide to Authentic Apologies
Master the art of apologizing based on your Enneagram type. Learn why different personality types struggle with apologies and discover personalized strategies for making genuine amends.
The Enneagram Guide to Therapy: Which Therapeutic Approach Works Best for Your Type
Discover which therapy modalities work best for each Enneagram type. From CBT to somatic therapy, find your ideal therapeutic match and learn what to expect.
Enneagram Types and Trauma Response: Understanding Your Survival Patterns
Explore how each Enneagram type processes trauma differently through fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. Discover healing pathways tailored to your personality type.