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Given the self-mastery descriptions in Chart 3.1, how would you
rate your general level of self-mastery on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1
being low and 5 being extreme (high)?

Low Moderate High
1 2 3 4 5

We all have variations in our self-mastery behavior. What is your
range of self-mastery? What conditions or factors cause you to
operate at your highest and lowest degrees of self-mastery?

Enneagram Dimensions of Strive for Self-Mastery

The Enneagram dimensions of Strive for Self-Mastery are described
on the following pages for each of the nine Enneagram styles,
including behaviors at the three different levels of self-mastery
(low, moderate, and extreme). For each Enneagram style, the
descriptions are followed by three specifically designed self-devel-
opment activities. As you read the activities in this chapter sug-
gested for your Enneagram style, ask yourself this question: Which
of the activities will be the easiest for me to do? This activity will
give you incremental benefits. Then ask yourself the following
question: Which of the activities will be the greatest stretch for
me? This activity will accelerate your development.

Enneagram Style Ones

Ones seek a perfect world and work diligently to
improve both themselves and everyone and every-
thing around them.