Twelve quick statements, about two minutes. No grades, no wrong answers, no need to double check. Most people see themselves in one or two of the five patterns. Your answers stay on this device.
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12 statements left to answer.
Your result
You named it. That's the first step.
Your strongest pattern right now
Good news: the things you are great at have just been working a little overtime. You are in good company. Lots of people share this pattern.
Swap a few words this week
Perfect→Good enough
I should→I could
Sorry, sorry→Thank you
I'm fine→I'm tired
Always→Sometimes
I will handle it→Can you help?
Definitely→Maybe
Yes, of course→Let me check
I have to→I get to
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