Some people prefer to think, plan, and analyze before acting, while others would rather get started and figure things out along the way. This quick test looks at where you tend to fall on the thinker-doer spectrum.
I always need to be busy.
Agree
Disagree
I make decisions very fast.
Agree
Disagree
People who can’t get to the point frustrate me.
Agree
Disagree
I make time to rest and recharge.
Agree
Disagree
I become anxious in traffic jams.
Agree
Disagree
I race from one task to another all day long, every day.
Agree
Disagree
I don’t usually finish what I start.
Agree
Disagree
A slow Internet connection stresses me out.
Agree
Disagree
I enjoy trying something new.
Agree
Disagree
I don’t usually read in depth. Instead, I scan books and articles for actionable insights.
Agree
Disagree
Being idle feels uncomfortable.
Agree
Disagree
I tend to get caught up in the details.
Agree
Disagree
I don’t watch things just for entertainment.
Agree
Disagree
I would rather take the stairs than wait for the elevator.
Agree
Disagree
To me, planning is more fun than doing.
Agree
Disagree
I tend to get stuck analyzing things.
Agree
Disagree
I don’t follow a plan — I just try things, do the work, and adjust as I go.
Agree
Disagree
Getting started on a new project makes me more energetic.
Agree
Disagree
I have lots of ideas but struggle to put them into motion.
Agree
Disagree
When I catch myself being unproductive, I consciously push myself to get busy again.
Agree
Disagree
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High
You are a doer! You know that those who make progress are the ones who take action and that consistent action will take you where you want to be.
Those who don’t act are often afraid of failure, but you’ve learned to see it as a way to gather valuable insights. To you, failure is a way to find out what doesn’t work. Knowing what doesn’t work brings you closer to discovering what does work.
You prefer to take action rather than just talk about your plans.
However, you might be a bit of a compulsive action-taker. Consider taking some time off to reevaluate your lifestyle and make adjustments.
Some people use work as a way to reduce anxiety and avoid uncomfortable emotions. As a result, they become workaholics. Workaholism may lead to strained relationships and physical and mental health problems.
You don’t want to be one of them.
Average
You enjoy all stages of a new project, including planning and executing.
You don’t tend to procrastinate, and you enjoy seeing good results.
You have an excellent work-life balance. You’re flexible, adaptable, and your actions match your words.
Low
You are more of a thinker than a doer.
You like imagining possibilities and mapping out plans, but the execution often feels less rewarding.
You tend to start projects and then abandon them.
You like books and movies because they stimulate your mind and give you new ideas.
It’s not necessarily a weakness — your strengths may lie in planning and organizing, while others take care of carrying things out.
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