Achiever vs Trickster
The Achiever and the Trickster are two of the archetypes in InnerOS. The Achiever wants to finish what it starts. The Trickster wants to question the official story. They are not two kinds of people. They are two parts of you, and both are always there.
The Achiever
Your Inner Builder
"Each time I build with purpose, I come closer to who I am."
Drive, Accomplishment, Focus, Ambition
Read about the Achiever archetypeThe Trickster
Your Inner Disruptor
"If a truth cannot take a joke, I want to know why. I poke at things to see what is real."
Disruption, Humor, Paradox, Truth-telling
Read about the Trickster archetype
When Achiever and Trickster pull apart
The Achiever has a five year plan. The Trickster has a five minute attention span. The Achiever sees the Trickster as getting in the way. The Trickster sees the Achiever as a joyless machine chasing random marks.
How they help each other
Together they make inventive ambition: reaching goals by unusual paths. The Trickster spots shortcuts and loopholes. The Achiever gives the Trickster's wild ideas somewhere to land.
One small thing to try
Not all progress looks like progress. Sometimes the playful detour is the shortcut. Let the Trickster shake up the plan now and then. It may be better.
Hear them for yourself
In InnerOS you write what is on your mind, and your parts answer, one at a time. Any of the ten can speak. The free quiz takes about three minutes and shows which part is loudest right now. When you want to talk with them, InnerOS is free to try for 7 days.
Take the quizWhich one is louder in you?
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Questions about the Achiever and the Trickster
What is the difference between the Achiever and the Trickster archetype?
The Achiever and the Trickster are two of the archetypes in InnerOS. The Achiever wants to finish what it starts. The Trickster wants to question the official story. They are not two kinds of people. They are two parts of you, and both are always there.
Can the Achiever and the Trickster work together?
Yes. Together they make inventive ambition: reaching goals by unusual paths. The Trickster spots shortcuts and loopholes. The Achiever gives the Trickster's wild ideas somewhere to land.
Do I have to choose between the Achiever and the Trickster?
No. Both live in you. You do not have to pick a winner. You can listen to each one, then decide what to do next. The free quiz shows which part is loudest right now.