Why we think Ryan Reynolds is a Type 3

• Speaking about failure as a path to success. In interviews, Reynolds has spoken about dealing with the commercial failure of "Green Lantern" and how he used that experience to fuel his motivation to ensure "Deadpool" was a success. 

• Fear of failure. Reynolds got candid about his fear of failure in the film industry on the SmartLess podcast. He talked about how much he internalized the message that came from his father about not failing. He confessed the stress around failure made him consider a career in banking instead of acting to have a 'normal life.'

• Pursuit of success in multiple arenas. Besides his acting career, Reynolds has pursued success in the business world as an entrepreneur with successful ventures such as Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile. He has shrewdly used his celebrity status and humor in marketing these brands.

• Anxiety and burnout. In a New York Times interview in 2018, he revealed that he often felt anxious about his packed schedule and the high expectations placed upon him, leading him to overwork and take on heavy stress.

• Struggles with authenticity. Reynolds has spoken about how, earlier in his career, he felt the need to project a certain image or persona that wasn't necessarily true to himself, such as the "party-hard" persona of Van Wilder, a role he played early in his career.