Unlike other personality types who may have habitual patterns that inhibit their functioning in the external world, the coping strategy at the heart of Threes’ personality structure is more aligned with what Western culture sees as a productive (and thus a good) way to operate. Their goal and task orientation, their willingness to work very hard for long periods of time, their strong sense of ambition, and their optimism regarding their ability to achieve whatever they aspire to mean that Threes are usually successful at accomplishing their goals.