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Read Your Enneagram Challenge
January - February 2023

What is an Enneagram Type?
/ˈenēəˌɡram/
noun
noun: enneagram; plural noun: enneagrams
a nine-sided figure used in a particular system of analysis to represent the spectrum of possible personality types.

The Enneagram is a personality theory describing nine strategies by which the psyche develops a worldview and relates to self and others. Each of the nine "types" has a basic fear, basic desire, and predictable behavior pattern in times of stress and security—all of which shape motivations underlying behavior.

Here are the 9 types:
1. Perfectionist/Reformer
2. Helper/Giver
3. Achiever/Performer
4. Individualist/Romantic
5. Investigator/Observer
6. Loyal/Skeptic
7. Enthusiast/Epicure
8. Leader/Protector/Challenger
9. Peacemaker/Mediator

You will work your way through 8 tasks based on these prompts.

Challenge Prompts:
1. Enneagram Island
2. Traits/Characteristics
3. Careers
4. Self-Care
5. Saturday Night Fever
6. Coffee
7. Disney Princesses
8. Harry Potter

Already know your Enneagram Type? Great. You are all set. Comment below and tell me what it is.

Not sure what your Enneagram Type is? No problem. You have 2 options.
1. You can choose which type you think sounds most like you. You probably already have a pretty good idea of what your personality and character traits line up with.
2. Also, you can take a free test at https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.... You do have to provide your email address and the site will send your results by email, as well as immediately on the screen. You can then unsubscribe. There are other free sites as well as several paid sites that you can test at.

Note: These results are meant for fun & enjoyment with this challenge. They are not scientific. :)

Challenge Rules:
📘No graphic novels, poetry or cookbooks allowed.
📘 Standard Rules Apply
📘I will create an individual thread for you prior to the start date.
📘Your first prompt will be posted on January 1, 2023.
📘Books must be completed after the task has been posted.
📘Sign-ups open through January.
📘Post any questions you have in the Q & A Thread.

Welcome to the Read Your Enneagram Challenge! Many times the type we are seems spot on and other times it feels completely wrong. Either way, knowing your Enneagram Type is a fun way to look at our personalities and quirky character traits.

In this individual challenge, you will work through 8 prompts over the next 2 months. You will go at your own pace to complete as many as you can. Enjoy reading your way through the prompts related to your Enneagram Type! :)

Each time you complete a task, you will post it here in YOUR OWN THREAD. Please copy the following example for your Completion Post.

Prompt:
Book:
Author:
Date Read:
Pages:
Task:
How it Fits:

If you have any questions, please post them in the Q & A Thread.

Enneagram Island

Let's start off with an overview of your Enneagram Type 5 Island.

Type 5s are often called intense and cerebral. They are perceptive, innovative, and isolated. Take a look at the locations on your island. Do they ring a bell?

Some famous Type 5s include: Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Agatha Christie, Stephen King, Jane Austen, Diane Sawyer, and Mark Zuckerberg.

a. Read the fifth book in a series.
b. Read a book with a 5 in the total page number.
c. Read a book that has the author's first and last initial in INVESTIGATOR.
d. Read a book where an MC's first or last name begins with a letter in OBSERVER.

Prompt: Enneagram Island
Book: Elantris
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Date Read: 01/05/2023
Pages: 672 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...
Task: d. Read a book where an MC's first or last name begins with a letter in OBSERVER.
How it Fits: B & S in authors name: Brandon Sanderson

Traits/Characteristics

Now that you've had a fun, light-hearted look at some of the basics of your Enneagram Type 5, let's look a little bit deeper. Do any of these statements listed above sound familiar to you?

a. Read a book with MPG of MYSTERY or TRUE CRIME.
b. Read a book where the MC learns something.
c. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in the word ENCOURAGING.
d. Read a book with an observant character {your interpretation}.

Prompt: Traits/Characteristics
Book: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Author: Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Date read: 01/08/2023
Pages: 410 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Task: d. Read a book with an observant character {your interpretation}.
How it fits: Mrs. Quintana is very observant, she (mostly) knows what Ari and Dante are up to and the boys joke more than once that Mrs. Quintana seems to know everything whats going on with them.

Careers

Now that you know more about your Enneagram Type 5, let's look at some careers that are well-suited to you. Do you happen to work in one of those fields already?

a. Read a book where an MC works in a scientific field or is an author.
b. Read a book with a creative character.
c. Read a book where an MC's first initial begins with a letter in AUTHOR.
d. Read a book where the author's first and last initial in found in LEADERSHIP.

Book: The Loop
Author: Ben Oliver
Date read: 01/09/2023
Pages: 368 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Task: b. Read a book with a creative character.
How it fits: Igby is a creative character, not only does he like to do creative activities, he's also very creative when it comes to solving problems and stealing cars

Self-Care

Now that we looked at careers, let's have some down time and do some self-care. As an Enneagram Type 5, do those suggestions strike your fancy?

a. Read a book where an MC has a positive outlook.
b. Read a book with the word SYSTEM in the text.
c. Read a book where a character practices self-care of some type.
d. Read a book from your favorite genre.

Book: Camp Slaughter
Author: Sergio Gomez
Date read: 01/10/2023
Pages: 290 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Task: b. Read a book with the word SYSTEM in the text.
How it fits: 58%, "I found it in the game room, behind the entertainment system."

Saturday Night Fever

You've done some self-care and you're feeling pretty good. Now you want to have an enjoyable Saturday Night doing some of the things Enneagram Type 5s love to do most! Can you see yourself doing any of the ideas listed above?

a. Read a book where an MC reads a book.
b. Read a book with a musical instrument on the front cover.
c. Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
d. Read a book with SATURDAY in the text.

Book: A Long Time Coming
Author: Meghan Quinn
Date read: 01/11/2023
Pages: 473 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Task: d. Read a book with SATURDAY in the text.
How it fits: 9 %; "The club has a spot open on a Saturday night in five weeks."

Coffee

You had a long, late night and now you need some coffee to help you wake up. Do you like to drink the type of coffee shown for your Enneagram Type 5?

a. Read a book where an MC drinks coffee.
b. Read a book with coffee on the front cover.
c. Read a book with a mostly brown cover (your discretion).
d. Read a book with the word SUGAR in the text.

Book: Halloween Slaughter
Author: Sergio Gomez
Date read: 01/12/2023
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Pages: 300 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Task: d. Read a book with the word SUGAR in the text.
How it fits: 11%; "Maybe she hadn't put enough cream and sugar in her coffee."

Disney Princesses

After your delicious cup of coffee, you want to relax with a favorite Disney Princess movie. Do you agree that Belle sounds like you as an Enneagram Type 5?

a. Read a book where an MC values knowledge.
b. Read a book with a character who pioneers something.
c. Read a book where an MC's first initial is found in INNOVATIVE.
d. Read a book with a female MC.

Book: Distress Signals
Author: Catherine Ryan Howard
Date read: 01/13/2023
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Pages: 352 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Task: Read a book where an MC's first initial is found in INNOVATIVE.
How it fits: MC's first name is Adam

Harry Potter

Ahhh, let's round out this challenge by curling up with a good book. We can often find characters you we share a lot of traits with. You are an Enneagram Type 5: Investigator/Observer. Do you think you are like Dumbledore in any way?

a. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in HARRY POTTER.
b. Read a book with a light blue cover.
c. Read a book with 5 in the publication date.
d. Read a book with MPG of YA.