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137 – The Systems Builder

The 137 Tritype®, often referred to as The Systems Builder or The Visionary Achiever, combines Type 1 (Perfectionist), Type 3 (Achiever), and Type 7 (Enthusiast). This Tritype® is focused on creating innovative solutions, achieving goals, and maintaining high standards, but the order of dominance among the three types creates distinct variations in how these traits manifest. Here’s a breakdown of the six variations:

137: Core Type 1 (The Idealistic Visionary)

  • Primary Focus: Being ethical, responsible, and doing things “right.”
  • Secondary Influence: A drive for success and recognition (Type 3).
  • Tertiary Influence: Optimism and enthusiasm for new ideas and experiences (Type 7).
  • Key Traits: A principled individual who combines discipline with creativity and ambition. They strive to improve systems while maintaining high ethical standards and inspiring others with their positive outlook.

173: Core Type 1 (The Principled Performer)

  • Primary Focus: Responsibility and perfectionism, but with a stronger focus on achieving success.
  • Secondary Influence: Enthusiasm and positivity (Type 7).
  • Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
  • Key Traits: A goal-oriented person who balances their drive for achievement with optimism. They work hard to succeed while ensuring their actions align with their values.

371: Core Type 3 (The Disciplined Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Achieving success and being seen as competent.
  • Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
  • Tertiary Influence: Optimism and spontaneity (Type 7).
  • Key Traits: A highly ambitious individual who combines their drive for success with a strong sense of responsibility. They are goal-oriented but also value doing things ethically while maintaining a positive outlook.

317: Core Type 3 (The Visionary Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Success and recognition, but with a stronger focus on creativity and enthusiasm.
  • Secondary Influence: Ethical responsibility and high standards (Type 1).
  • Tertiary Influence: Optimism for life’s possibilities (Type 7).
  • Key Traits: A dynamic achiever who uses creativity to reach their goals while upholding high ethical standards. They are ambitious yet lighthearted, inspiring others with their vision.

713: Core Type 7 (The Enthusiastic Perfectionist)

  • Primary Focus: Seeking fun, freedom, and new experiences.
  • Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
  • Tertiary Influence: A drive for achievement and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Key Traits: An adventurous individual who balances their love for excitement with a sense of duty. They are playful but also strive to achieve success in an ethical way.

731: Core Type 7 (The Optimistic Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Enjoying life’s possibilities but with a stronger focus on achieving success.
  • Secondary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
  • Tertiary Influence: Ambition and a desire to be seen as competent (Type 3).
  • Key Traits: A fun-loving person who uses their charm to inspire others while maintaining high standards. They are creative yet disciplined, balancing spontaneity with responsibility.

Summary of Differences:

  • When Type 1 dominates, the person is focused on ethics, structure, and doing things “right,” supported by ambition (Type 3) or creativity/enthusiasm (Type 7).
  • When Type 3 dominates, the person is focused on success, efficiency, and recognition, enhanced by responsibility (Type 1) or optimism/creativity (Type 7).
  • When Type 7 dominates, the person is focused on adventure, freedom, and new experiences, grounded by ethics/morality (Type 1) or ambition/competence (Type 3).

Each variation reflects how these three types combine in different orders to create unique expressions of The Systems Builder Tritype®.