There are ten genetic and psychological characteristics, called Driven Traits, that are common to high performers in nearly every field of human endeavor. This 50 question assessment identifies your level of expression of each of the Driven Traits and your overall Driven expression compared to the U.S. Average.
This assessment can be completed in 5 minutes.
Question 1 of 50
1 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I tend to see unique connections between seemingly unrelated topics.
I am able to stay mentally focused on just one topic.
Question 2 of 50
2 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Who I am is who I will be for most of my life. My resume has a steady, predictable story.
I don’t believe my current job will be what I do in the long term. I will eventually reinvent myself.
Question 3 of 50
3 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I look for a strong leader to follow.
I tend to play a leadership role.
Question 4 of 50
4 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
My career and personal identity have been stable for most of my life. I tend to be able to describe my career and passions clearly in a few words.
It seems like I have had so many interests in my life that I sometimes feel like a chameleon, depending on what my current focus is on.
Question 5 of 50
5 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I find following the directions the easiest and fastest way to getting a job done.
I tend to not follow directions once I know the desired outcome and can get the job done quickly.
Question 6 of 50
6 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
People often wonder where my crazy ideas come from.
People often marvel at my steadiness and patience.
Question 7 of 50
7 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I can get distracted by the little mistakes in movies and TV shows that most other people ignore.
It is the overall story and feeling of a movie or TV show that is most important.
Question 8 of 50
8 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I often get really excited about something to the point where other people think I’m obsessed with it, then the excitement wears off.
People see me as naturally stable and dependable.
Question 9 of 50
9 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
It is the little details in people's lives, like how they spent their weekend, that I enjoy most.
I enjoy having discussions about big, philosophical, world topics.
Question 10 of 50
10 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Change means a lot of opportunity.
Change means a lot of work.
Question 11 of 50
11 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
My identity has been consistent for most of my life and people know what I am about.
I have so many interests that it’s impossible to say I am just one thing.
Question 12 of 50
12 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I tend to finish one thing before moving on to the next thing.
I tend to work on more than one thing at a time.
Question 13 of 50
13 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Sometimes I am working on a particular task or idea and don’t realize how much time has passed.
It is good to schedule things so they each get the right amount of attention
Question 14 of 50
14 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
When things do not work, it just means I need to try harder.
When things do not work, it is often a sign that it’s not meant to be.
Question 15 of 50
15 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I tend to understand ideas better if they are presented in pictures or diagrams.
Reading is the way I usually learn best.
Question 16 of 50
16 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I have had a consistent list of things I have liked over the course of my life.
In the past, I have gotten very obsessed with specific products or ideas for a while before tiring of them.
Question 17 of 50
17 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
When working on a problem, I tend to start with the end result in mind to know where I am going.
When working on a problem, I tend to do all the steps in order that lead to the end result.
Question 18 of 50
18 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Occasionally, I will get fixated on something and it will stick in my mind day and night.
I am able to work hard on something for a bit, then set it aside until it is time to work on it again.
Question 19 of 50
19 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
My life right now is fine and I would be happy if it stayed this way.
My life in the future is going to get better.
Question 20 of 50
20 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I can have issues with patience.
I consider myself a patient person.
Question 21 of 50
21 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Social situations do not tend to change my personality.
I can make people like me when I want to.
Question 22 of 50
22 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
When solving problems, I consider many options and often see variables that others seem to miss.
When solving problems, I am good at staying on task and tend to not over-think things.
Question 23 of 50
23 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
It is a waste of time to make decisions based on unsubstantiated hunches.
Sometimes, I just know things, but I cannot explain exactly how I know them.
Question 24 of 50
24 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I can see my potential but sometimes I wonder if I will ever get there.
I have a clear path to my goals and am satisfied with my steady progress.
Question 25 of 50
25 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Predictability and structured routine are comforting.
Too much predictability and forced routine can make me feel trapped.
Question 26 of 50
26 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I enjoy where I am in this season of life and do not feel an urgency to be somewhere else.
It often feels like the grass is always greener of the other side of the hill.
Question 27 of 50
27 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I like to keep my options open and never really have just one passion.
I am usually only passionate or obsessed with one or two things at a time. When I am in, I am all in.
Question 28 of 50
28 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I generally do not like repetitive tasks and a simple work environment. Complexity and ambiguity make for a positive experience.
I generally like repetitive tasks and a simple work environment. Complexity and ambiguity make for a negative experience.
Question 29 of 50
29 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I am pretty good at knowing if someone is being less than honest with me.
I tend to take people at their word.
Question 30 of 50
30 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I tend to keep things simple and don't see the need to improve things if they are working fine.
I can easily over complicate things, but my creativity helps find new ways of doing things.
Question 31 of 50
31 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I feel more comfortable when things are completed well before they are due.
I tend to put things off, but the best solutions still often happen at the very last minute before a deadline.
Question 32 of 50
32 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I love it when things work out as planned without any unexpected surprises.
I get enjoyment from adjusting on the fly to unexpected changes.
Question 33 of 50
33 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I pick up on what people are thinking and feeling, even when they do not communicate their true feelings.
I take individual interactions with someone at face value. My opinion of them develops over time.
Question 34 of 50
34 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
It often seems like I have many thoughts in my mind at the same time.
My thinking is clear and concise.
Question 35 of 50
35 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Sometimes, people say I did a great job, but inside, I know it could have been better.
Usually, I am pretty happy that I did my best in any situation.
Question 36 of 50
36 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I enjoy challenges.
There is no reason make things harder than they have to be.
Question 37 of 50
37 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I love planning and dreaming of interesting and exciting trips to take in the future.
When I have time off, I would rather relax at home and just have some peace and quiet.
Question 38 of 50
38 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I am usually my own worst critic.
I am usually satisfied with my performance.
Question 39 of 50
39 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
After a meeting or party, people often mention something they saw occur that I did not notice myself.
I am able to “read between the lines” to pick up on what’s going on that is not apparent.
Question 40 of 50
40 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I always enjoy things a little more if there’s risk involved.
I tend to avoid taking risks.
Question 41 of 50
41 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I see repeating patterns in a lot of books and movies. Many of the stories are the same.
Even if I know how the story will end in a book or movie, I still like seeing how it will play out.
Question 42 of 50
42 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Other people often perceive my life as more risky than I feel it is.
Other people perceive me as not a risk taker.
Question 43 of 50
43 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I consider myself to be a competent person and feel satisfied most of the time with the results.
I consider myself determined to be better at everything I do and I am hard on myself no matter how good the results.
Question 44 of 50
44 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I take pride in bouncing back from adversity.
When I fail, I feel okay because I know I did my best.
Question 45 of 50
45 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I am comfortable taking risks to make something better or improve something.
If something is not broken, trying to improve it is not necessary.
Question 46 of 50
46 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Playing the game is fun no matter how I do.
I hate losing.
Question 47 of 50
47 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
Starting new things is always a pain. It’s much better once they are up and running smoothly.
I love starting new things but am not as excited about them once they are up and running smoothly.
Question 48 of 50
48 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
The future is full of possibilities.
The future is unknowable.
Question 49 of 50
49 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I believe trying to predict the future is a waste of time.
I am good at predicting what is going to happen before it actually happens.
Question 50 of 50
50 - Choose the phrase that is most true for you:
I hate the feeling of defeat.
Sometimes, things just do not work, and I accept defeat gracefully.