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136 – The Taskmaster

The 136 Tritype®, often referred to as The Taskmaster, combines Type 1 (Perfectionist), Type 3 (Achiever), and Type 6 (Loyalist). This Tritype® is focused on responsibility, success, and loyalty, but the order of dominance among the types creates distinct variations in how these traits are expressed. Here’s a breakdown of the six variations:

136: Core Type 1 (The Dutiful Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Being ethical, responsible, and doing things “right.”
  • Secondary Influence: A drive for success and recognition (Type 3).
  • Tertiary Influence: Loyalty, preparedness, and ensuring safety (Type 6).
  • Key Traits: A highly principled and hardworking individual who strives for excellence while remaining cautious and loyal. They are disciplined and efficient, with a strong sense of duty to both their goals and others.

163: Core Type 1 (The Principled Loyalist)

  • Primary Focus: Responsibility and moral integrity, but with a stronger focus on loyalty.
  • Secondary Influence: Achievement and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Tertiary Influence: Loyalty to people or systems (Type 6).
  • Key Traits: A principled person who values doing things ethically while ensuring they are prepared for potential challenges. They balance their perfectionism with a need for security and success.

316: Core Type 3 (The Responsible Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Achieving success and being seen as competent.
  • Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
  • Tertiary Influence: Loyalty, caution, and preparedness (Type 6).
  • Key Traits: A driven individual who combines their ambition with a strong sense of duty. They work hard to succeed but also prioritize doing things ethically while ensuring stability for themselves and others.

361: Core Type 3 (The Dutiful Performer)

  • Primary Focus: Success and recognition, but with a stronger focus on responsibility.
  • Secondary Influence: Loyalty to people or systems (Type 6).
  • Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
  • Key Traits: A results-oriented person who uses discipline and loyalty to achieve their goals. They are hardworking, cautious, and value competence as well as integrity.

631: Core Type 6 (The Loyal Perfectionist)

  • Primary Focus: Ensuring safety and security through loyalty.
  • Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
  • Tertiary Influence: Achievement and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Key Traits: A cautious yet principled individual who focuses on creating stability while striving for excellence. They are loyal to their values but also work hard to succeed in practical ways.

613: Core Type 6 (The Dutiful Loyalist)

  • Primary Focus: Loyalty and preparedness, but with a stronger focus on achieving success.
  • Secondary Influence: Ambition and a desire to be seen as competent (Type 3).
  • Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
  • Key Traits: A supportive person who balances loyalty with ambition. They are cautious yet driven to achieve their goals in an ethical way.

Summary of Differences:

  • When Type 1 dominates, the person is focused on ethics, structure, and doing things “right,” with ambition (Type 3) or loyalty (Type 6) supporting their goals.
  • When Type 3 dominates, the person is focused on success, efficiency, and recognition, with responsibility (Type 1) or loyalty/security (Type 6) enhancing their achievements.
  • When Type 6 dominates, the person is focused on loyalty, preparedness, and creating security, with ethics/morality (Type 1) or ambition/competence (Type 3) shaping how they approach challenges.

Each variation reflects how these three types combine in different orders to create unique expressions of the Taskmaster Tritype®.