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Success Likelihood Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you likely to succeed in your goals?

Success requires a person to harness their full potential. It also means having the confidence to overcome obstacles. Fearing failure or success can impede progress, but giving your goals all your effort can lead to triumph. See where you fall on this success likelihood scale

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I set clear goals for myself.
Disagree
Agree
2. I persevere to achieve my goals.
Disagree
Agree
3. I am motivated.
Disagree
Agree
4. Challenging situations do not deter me.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I overcome setbacks.
Disagree
Agree
6. I have a hard time bouncing back from failure.
Disagree
Agree
7. I prioritize my tasks efficiently.
Disagree
Agree
8. I like learning new skills.
Disagree
Agree
9. I seek out growth opportunities.
Disagree
Agree
10. I have good decision-making skills.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I can adapt to change in dynamic environments.
Disagree
Agree
12. I can delay gratification for long-term goals.
Disagree
Agree
13. I communicate with others well.
Disagree
Agree
14. I maintain a positive attitude in difficult circumstances.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I take responsibility for my actions.
Disagree
Agree
16. I learn from my mistakes.
Disagree
Agree
17. I mostly stay calm under pressure.
Disagree
Agree
18. I am assertive in expressing my needs.
Disagree
Agree
19. I build strong relationships with others.
Disagree
Agree
20. I can find creative solutions to problems.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to explore their likelihood for success. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic. 

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Sources

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Exploring Personality Traits and Dimensions of Success. North American Journal of Psychology.  A. Goodwin, M. Russell, et al.

Personality and Career Success: Concurrent and Longitudinal Relations. European Journal of Personality. A. Sutin, P. Costa, et al.

Self-Esteem and Earnings. Journal of Economic Psychology. F. Drago