It has been some time since our last test, and we are now introducing a new one. This test will assess your level of ambition or drive for achievement. Ambition is a very important personality trait to measure as it greatly impacts many areas of our lives.
Highly ambitious people typically attain higher levels of education and income. Generally, they have high self-esteem and a positive attitude. Still, at the same time, they may sometimes feel dissatisfied with themselves and their achievements, which makes them work even harder to achieve even more.
Read the below statements and check all that apply:
Financial / professional success is mainly a matter of luck.
True
False
I can’t imagine life without work.
True
False
I enjoy the process more than the outcome.
True
False
Family first, work second.
True
False
Most people I know are more successful than me.
True
False
Looking back at my life, I achieved a lot.
True
False
I get inspired by other successful people.
True
False
I prefer tried and true methods and don’t waste time trying to reinvent the wheel.
True
False
I tend to get distracted by new ideas and projects.
True
False
People of my intelligence level pulled this off before me.
True
False
You need to know the right people to succeed.
True
False
I am not persistent enough.
True
False
My family / relationships hold me back from achieving my goals.
True
False
I am terrified at the thought of never achieving my goals.
True
False
I often second-guess myself.
True
False
I avoid unnecessary risks.
True
False
I struggle with procrastination.
True
False
Time flies when working on my projects.
True
False
I become anxious if I miss a day of work.
True
False
I don’t plan things in advance.
True
False
I want to achieve more than my parents ever did.
True
False
I like a good challenge.
True
False
HIGH: 16-22
AVERAGE: 8-15
LOW: 1-7
Highly ambitious people have the following characteristics:
- They have extremely high standards.
- They want to be leaders.
- They want to be at the top of their game.
- They value other people’s recognition and praise.
- They value self-development.
- They are competitive.
- They are flexible.
- They think critically.
- They are willing to do what it takes to achieve their goals, which may sometimes involve giving up on other important things.
- They always feel like there is room for improvement.
- They are chronically dissatisfied with themselves and their results.
- They don’t fear responsibility.
- They are decisive.
- They enjoy a good challenge.
- They have a low tolerance for boredom.
- They are somewhat restless.
- The ENTJ is the most ambitious personality type.
- This may help you boost your ambition and success motivation.
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