Features:
The Gut Center: Moves against others - Over Does
Anger
Original Loss: "I was too weak."
Problem Emotion: Anger
Basic Decision: Being strong and in control allows you to survive and be loved.
False Claim: "I am always powerful and in charge."
Four Adjectives: Self-confident and decisive, but aggressive and combative.
Self-image: I am invincible.
Compulsion: To always be powerful and in charge.
Avoidance: Weakness.
Sin: Lust - Take what you want.
Gift: Strength, protection, and leadership
Seven Wing: More extroverted, enterprising, energetic, quick, and egocentric..
Nine Wing: More mild-mannered, gentle, receptive, and quietly strong.
Stress Point: 5 - Withdraws, avoids people, observes and thinks, consolidates
plans.
Security Point: 2 -Protector of the weak, generous, helpful, charming .
Crossing the River: Swims upstream against the current.
Affirmation: "Good relationships are worth many small compromises."
Descriptive Adjectives for High
Functioning Eights:
Confident |
Charismatic |
Inspiring |
Protective |
Powerful |
Decisive |
Strong |
Builder |
Leader |
Determined |
Magnanimous |
Constructive |
Descriptive
Adjectives for Average Functioning Eights:
Takes Charge |
Expansive |
Struggles |
Fights for Fairness |
Forthright |
Forceful |
Adversarial |
Dominant |
Descriptive
Adjectives for Low Functioning Eights:
Power Broker |
Confrontational |
Intimidating |
Impulsive |
Grandiose |
Controlling |
Blunt |
Defiant |
Destructive |
Vengeful |
Explosive |
Rageful |
Famous Examples of Eights:
M.L. King, FDR, LBJ, Picasso, John Wayne, Charlton Heston,
Mike Wallace, Brabara Walters, Ann Richards, Lee Iococca, Ross Perot, Bette Davis, Jimmy
Hoffa, George Steinbrenner, Saddham Hussein.
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