The One's attention goes to appreciating the excellence and elegance in anything such as a shape, musical score, a piece of art or a speech; to noticing and correcting errors; to identifying and adhering to standards of perfection in thought, feeling and behavior; to acting according to what is right or wrong; and to judging and criticizing oneself and others. The defensive coping strategy at the root of Type One's makeup is based on the internalization of a critical and judgmental parental voice. This voice is designed to call attention to and correct one's behavior before it becomes punishable. Major traits include a strong internal critic, a tendency to criticize or judge others, a concern with ethics and correct behavior, and the adherence to rules and standards. Ones also tend to be perfectionists and idealists. In terms of strengths, Ones are typically reliable, analytical, and moral. They often demonstrate integrity (consistent adherence to a set of values) and a desire to improve things for the good of all. They can be morally heroic, selfless, ethically discerning, dispassionate, fair and willing to sacrifice themselves for a cause or mission. Challenges for Ones include dealing with their own anger, managing their perfectionism, and being overly critical of self and others.

FAMOUS ONES

Jane Alexander, the culture of the Amish & the Puritans, Julie Andrews, Arthur Ashe, St. Augustine, NBC's Tom Brokaw, Sierra Club founder David Brower, William F. Buckley, John Calvin, Hillary Clinton, Confucius, Activist Daniel Ellsworth, Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, Barry Goldwater, Author Lillian Hellman, Katharine Hepburn, Charlton Heston, St. Ignatius, Glenda Jackson, Peter Jennings, U.S. Senator John Kerry, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Nelson Mandela, Miss Manners, Playwright Arthur Miller, Ralph Nader, the cultural aura of New Zealand, Switzerland & Singapore, Gregory Peck, Sidney Poitier, Emily Post, Colin Powell, Vanessa Redgrave, George Bernard Shaw, Maggie Smith, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Martha Stewart, Margaret Thatcher, Emma Thompson, Joanne Woodward, Mahatma Gandhi, Harrison Ford, George Washington.

Martha Stewart

Al Gore

Mahatma Gandhi

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TYPES