Javier - Perfectionism, Work ethic, Image | Enneagram 3 (Self-Preservation)

In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Javier, a Self-Preservation 3 in the Enneagram system as understood through the teachings of Claudio Naranjo. Javier opens up about his personal journey—his deep drive for self-perfection, the subtle anxieties that fuel his image management, and the quiet strategies he’s developed to maintain control and composure in everyday life.

We explore how the self-preservation instinct shapes his approach to success, security, and self-worth, and how it subtly differs from the more outward-focused Social or Sexual 3s. From childhood patterns to adult realizations, this conversation offers a rare, intimate look at how a Self-Pres 3 experiences growth, pressure, and the constant balancing act between authenticity and achievement.

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0:00 Introduction
0:50 Enneagram Journey
3:25 How to tell the difference between E3 subtypes
4:35 Why do you care about being "good"?
5:22 Perfectionism
5:40 SP1 perfectionism vs SP3 perfectionism
7:02 SP3 at it's most neurotic
8:33 Growth
9:20 How active is SP3 in the social sphere?
11:37 Javier's work - LINK IN THE COMMENTS
12:02 How do you react to affection?
13:20 What role do emotions play in decision making?
14:40 Perfect day for SP3
15:45 How do you approach vulnerability?
17:20 How did SP3 typing affect your life?
19:02 How did your childhood shape your typing?
21:40 How do you approach concept of death?
22:54 How do you show love and care?
24:02 What is the type of person you have the hardest time getting along with?
26:38 What makes you different from Enneagram 6?
28:30 How do you relate to creativity?
31:12 Desire for admiration and the guilt of wanting it
32:00 How to stop the neurosis?
33:20 What kind of treatment is right for you?
35:20 What is your approach to work like?
37:15 Highly conscientious but also ADHD
39:50 What kind of role do you take in personal relationships?
41:40 Javier's relationship with Envy
45:30 Can Javier be mistaken for another type?