1. The reformer

1. The reformer - The aggressive ideal-seeker

"Your best teacher is your last mistake." - Ralph Nader

Reformers. The underlying motivation of the 1 is to be RIGHT, and to avoid being WRONG.  Reformers are the most compulsively rational of the types, and the perfectionist is another name for this type.  Average 1s are driven by their "inner critic", an inner set of standards that tends to be quite rigorous, and independent of what other people tell them.  Hence, the average 1 is very self-critical, and also critical of others when they expect the same high standards of others that they have imposed on themselves. Ones get much of their energy from anger, and at best, this energy is channeled into discipline, organization, a strong work ethic and a love of fairness, justice, and truth.  At worst, they become rigid in their thinking, psychologically trapped by their own rules and principles and becoming self-righteous in a way that, although logically correct, is not helpful to themselves or others.

1s like to confront problems head-on, but this proactive energy may not always be immediately apparent to others.  Introverted 1s may be extremely prim and proper, even rigid, because they turn their energies inward against their own impulses and spontaneity.  However, other 1s can project considerable energy, even becoming abrasive, if their passions turn toward ideals, such as social justice, that involve the world as a whole.

Famous ones: Hillary Clinton, Ralph Nader, Judith Martin (Ms Manners), Martha Stewart, Confucious, Aristotle, Queen Elizabeth II.

1s and 5s are occasionally confused for each other because they are both analytical, and both appreciate detailed, accurate, information.  The scientific method is based on a mixture of type 1 and type 5 fixations.  However, 1s think to ensure correctness, while 5s think to understand and intellectually conquer their environment. Fives are oriented toward ideas, while ones are oriented toward ideaLs (capital L for emphasis).  Ones feel bound by rules and principles, while 5s do not.

Many 1s identify with type 8., probably because both types are driven by anger.  However, 1s are guided by principles and logic, whereas 8s are driven more by willpower and a lust for power.