Liz Snower

A characteristic struggle for Nines is Sloth (or Acedia)—not necessarily physical laziness, but a spiritual or psychological "checking out."

A characteristic struggle for Eights is Lust—not necessarily in a sexual sense, but a lust for intensity, excess, and expansion. They often feel that they need to push boundaries to feel alive.

The most pervasive challenge is the difficulty with commitment or focus. This conviction arises from their fear of missing out (FOMO). If they commit to one thing, they risk losing the freedom to do something else.

A characteristic struggle for Sixes is Anxiety, a constant low-level hum of worry about what might happen. They often focus on potential threats—the strange noise in the car, the ambiguous tone in an email, or the stability of the economy.