ARE YOU A HIGH ACHIEVER?

ARE YOU A HIGH ACHIEVER?
One of the most important characteristics of a successful entrepreneur is the desire to be a high achiever. The following ten questions are designed to help identify your achievement drive. Write the letter preceding your answer in the blank to the left of each question. Scoring information is provided at the end of the exercise.
1. An instructor in one of your college classes has asked you to vote on three grading options: (a) Study the course material, take the exams, and receive the grade you earn; (b) roll a die and get an A if you roll an odd number and a D if you roll an even number; (c) show up for all class lectures, turn in a short term paper, and get a C. Which of these options would you choose?

2. How would you describe yourself as a risk taker? (a) high, (b) moderate, (c) low.

3. You have just been asked by your boss to take on a new project in addition to the many tasks you are already doing. What would you tell your boss? (a) Since I’m already snowed under, I can’t handle any more. (b) Sure, I’m happy to help out; give it to me. (c) Let me look over my current workload and get back to you tomorrow about whether I can take on any more work.

4. Which one of these people would you most like to be? (a) Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers, (b) Lee Iacocca of Chrysler fame, (c) Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric.

5. Which one of these games would you most like to play? (a) Monopoly, (b) bingo, (c) roulette.

6. You have decided to become more physically active. Which one of these approaches has the greatest attraction for you? (a) join a neighborhood team, (b) work out on your own, (c) join a local health club.

7. With which one of these groups would you most enjoy playing poker? (a) friends, (b) high-stake players, (c) individuals who can challenge you.

8. Which one of these persons would you most like to be? (a) a detective solving a crime, (b) a politician giving a victory statement, (c) a millionaire sailing on his or her yacht.

9. Which one of these activities would you prefer to do on an evening off? (a) visit a friend, (b) work on a hobby, (c) watch television.

10. Which one of these occupations has the greatest career appeal for you? (a) computer salesperson, (b) corporate accountant, (c) criminal lawyer.
Scoring: Transfer each of your answers to the following scoring key by circling the appropriate number (for example, if your answer to question 1 is c, you will circle the number 2 in row 1). Then total all three columns to arrive at your final score.
I scored 79 because im a High Achiever i.e. High achievers are moderate risk takers in important situations and also high achiever think before they implement any action or idea.