A major feature of your personality is the tendency to become fascinated by offbeat, esoteric subjects, and strange artificial worlds. While these may be interesting to you, they often become a huge waste of time. Watch for this in yourself today. (The Power of the Enneagram audio tapes)
Enneagram 5: Negative Traits
Remember that being detached, secretive, and cynical are some of your negative traits. Be aware of how these self-defeating patterns affect your vitality and effectiveness today. (Personality Types, 173)
Enneagram 5 Insecurity: Fear Environment Unless They Understand it Completely
Remember that Fives have a problem with insecurity. Fives fear that the environment is unpredictable and potentially threatening unless they understand it completely. Watch for this tendency in yourself today. (Personality Types, 175)
EnneaThought: Notice if you are playing the “Expert”
Today, notice if you are playing the role of the “Expert” or the “Specialist”—knowing more information than anyone else in your circle? Do you really need to carve out your niche of expertise and surpass everyone else to feel more self-confident? (The Wisdom of the Enneagram, 218)