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Wisdom IQ Test: Discover Your Strongest Skills

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If yes, take our Wisdom IQ Test, inspired by the groundbreaking book Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life by Dr. Laura Gabayan. Backed by real science and real stories, this quick and insightful test will help you discover which of the 8 traits are your natural strengths, and areas that could use a little love.

You will immediately see your results, and gain perspective in areas where you naturally shine. Overall, these insights can help you discover ways to increase your joy, happiness and success.

The key is to be HONEST with yourself when answering these multiple choice questions, and go with your first gut instinct.

This insightful test will only take you approximately 5 - 7 minutes to complete. Dive in to this personal assessment of these 8 core life skills that make you wise:

RESILIENCE: The ability to bounce-back from adversity.
KINDNESS: The ability to be gentle and show empathy and compassion towards others and the self.
POSITIVITY: The ability to see the silver lining in every situation in life.
SPIRITUALITY: A belief that there is something greater than being human.
HUMILITY: The ability to be down to earth and open to other ideas and thoughts.
TOLERANCE: The ability to keep an open mind and be considerate of different cultures, ideas, and perspectives.
CREATIVITY: The ability to think about problems differently or from a new perspective.
CURIOSITY: A strong desire to know or learn something.

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Resilience

Ability to bounce-back from adversity.

1. What do you think is the purpose of a life challenge?(Required)

Life challenges feel overwhelming and unfair. They mostly leave me feeling stuck and exhausted.

Challenges are definitely hard, but I’ve started to see them as opportunities to learn more about myself.

I think life challenges might be trying to teach me something, even if I don’t always understand what.

Life challenges are not really necessary, but they must be there for a reason.

Life challenges are part of life. They are something I have to face and deal with.

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2. What do you think is the value of resilience?(Required)

Resilience sounds good in theory, but when life gets hard, I mostly just try to get through it and hope it ends soon.

I don’t really see the value. Some things are just too hard to get past, and no amount of resilience changes that.

The idea of resilience helps me get back on track. I’ve learned that setbacks are part of life, so they are like a game to me, a challenge I will overcome.

I’m not sure resilience really matters. Some things just break you, and there’s no bouncing back from that.

I think resilience is a valuable trait to have, but I often feel stuck when things go wrong.

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3. How do you view an obstacle?(Required)

Obstacles slow me down and make everything harder. When something gets in the way, it’s hard for me to keep going.

I see obstacles as signs that I should probably stop and change something.

Obstacles definitely throw me off at first, but I try to look at them as something I can work through.

Obstacles are annoying; I don't see the point in them.

Obstacles are tough, but I try to see them as part of the process and overcome them.

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4. How well do you adapt to change?(Required)

I struggle with change at first, but try to adjust.

Change can be good. I don't like it, but welcome it.

I resist change as much as I can. I prefer things to stay the same because it feels safer and easier.

I don’t adapt well at all. Change feels overwhelming and usually makes me anxious.

Change does not bother me. I’m flexible and try to adapt quickly.

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Resilience is the ability to adapt to adversity, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. Resilience is like a muscle that gets stronger with more use/experiences. Resilient individuals embrace hardships as lessons, avoid victimhood, and practice acceptance, gratitude, and proactive problem-solving. A resilient person is a warrior that is flexible.

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0 - 4 : You need to build more resilience. Life's challenges are overwhelming you, and you may be stuck in patterns that keep you from bouncing back. Developing resilience will help you navigate difficulties with greater strength and recover more quickly from setbacks.
5 - 7 : You are resilient, but can build this skill further. You've come a long way and have some tools for handling adversity. Strengthening your resilience will help you face future challenges with even greater confidence and adaptability.
8 : You are very resilient. This is a skill you have mastered. You are a warrior, not a victim, and you approach life's challenges with flexibility and strength.

0-4: You need to build more resilience. Life's challenges are overwhelming you, and you may be stuck in patterns that keep you from bouncing back. Developing resilience will help you navigate difficulties with greater strength and recover more quickly from setbacks.
5 - 7 : You are resilient, but can build this skill further. You've come a long way and have some tools for handling adversity. Strengthening your resilience will help you face future challenges with even greater confidence and adaptability.
8 : You are very resilient. This is a skill you have mastered. You are a warrior, not a victim, and you approach life's challenges with flexibility and strength.

0 - 4 : You need to build more resilience. Life's challenges are overwhelming you, and you may be stuck in patterns that keep you from bouncing back. Developing resilience will help you navigate difficulties with greater strength and recover more quickly from setbacks.
5 - 7 : You are resilient, but can build this skill further. You've come a long way and have some tools for handling adversity. Strengthening your resilience will help you face future challenges with even greater confidence and adaptability.
8 : You are very resilient. This is a skill you have mastered. You are a warrior, not a victim, and you approach life's challenges with flexibility and strength.

Kindness

The ability to be gentle and show empathy and compassion towards others and yourself.

1. How important is kindness to you?(Required)

Kindness matters. I try to be nice, but I also believe in protecting myself first. So I am not always nice.

Kindness is everything. It’s how I connect with others, handle conflict, and create a more compassionate world around me.

I think kindness is overrated. In this world, being tough gets you further.

I think kindness is important, but I’m still learning how to lead with it - especially when I’m stressed or triggered.

I have not thought much about kindness. I am in survival mode, not sure it's relevant.

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2. How kind are you?(Required)

I want to be kind, but it's not always realistic to be kind.

Kindness is at the core of how I live - I do my best to treat everyone with compassion and respect, no matter the situation.

Not really kind, I don’t want people to take advantage of me.

Somewhat kind. Being kind is important to me, but I’m still working on being more patient and understanding.

I try to be kind, but I know I can be short with people when I’m stressed.

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3. What do you think about being kind to yourself?(Required)

I try to be kind to myself, especially when I’m really stressed or overwhelmed, but it’s not my priority.

Honestly, I don’t really think about being kind to myself. I usually focus on getting things done, so I tend to push my own needs aside.

Kindness to myself feels foreign. I’m my own worst critic, and I usually just assume I need to do better.

I believe self-kindness is essential. I make it a point to speak to myself with compassion.

I am realizing that being kind to myself feels good, but I do not do it all the time.

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4. How do you show kindness in everyday life?(Required)

I try to be polite and respectful, but I don’t always make an effort beyond that.

I rarely think about it.

I go out of my way to help people - whether its helping a friend or stranger. I believe even small gestures can make a big difference.

I don’t really go out of my way to show kindness. I keep to myself and don’t think much about how my actions affect others.

Kindness is part of who I am. I support people when they’re struggling, and I try to help.

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Kindness is genuine compassion toward oneself and others. It involves being friendly, considerate, and gentle. The foundation of kindness is empathy and self-care. Acts of kindness foster connection. Being kind is simple and easy and one can start small.

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0 - 4 : You need more kindness in your life and toward others. You may be operating in survival mode or protecting yourself, but developing kindness will help you build stronger relationships, reduce stress, and create a more supportive environment around you.
5 - 7 : You are kind, and kindness is important to you, but it's not a constant part of your life. Increasing your practice of kindness will help you feel more connected to others and create deeper, more meaningful relationships.
8 : You are very kind, and kindness is a big part of your life. You understand the power of compassion and use it to create positive connections with others.

0 - 4 : You need more kindness in your life and toward others. You may be operating in survival mode or protecting yourself, but developing kindness will help you build stronger relationships, reduce stress, and create a more supportive environment around you.
5 - 7 : You are kind, and kindness is important to you, but it's not a constant part of your life. Increasing your practice of kindness will help you feel more connected to others and create deeper, more meaningful relationships.
8 : You are very kind, and kindness is a big part of your life. You understand the power of compassion and use it to create positive connections with others.

0 - 4 : You need more kindness in your life and toward others. You may be operating in survival mode or protecting yourself, but developing kindness will help you build stronger relationships, reduce stress, and create a more supportive environment around you.
5 - 7 : You are kind, and kindness is important to you, but it's not a constant part of your life. Increasing your practice of kindness will help you feel more connected to others and create deeper, more meaningful relationships.
8 : You are very kind, and kindness is a big part of your life. You understand the power of compassion and use it to create positive connections with others.

Positivity

The ability to see the silver lining in every situation in life.

1. How do you view an unexpected negative situation?(Required)

I am shocked at first, but mainly focus on how it can turn out well.

I tend to resist unexpected changes, feeling frustrated and unsettled. I have a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

It takes me a significant amount of time to adjust and accept the new circumstances, but I eventually adjust.

I often feel overwhelmed and anxious. I struggle to adapt and find it challenging to regain my footing.

I embrace unexpected changes as opportunities for growth. I like to look for ways it will benefit me.

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2. How important is gratitude in your life?(Required)

I know it's talked about a lot, but I don’t see the point of it. It's probably important but not for me. I have too much on my plate.

I acknowledge the things I'm grateful for from time to time, especially during special occasions or moments of reflection, but it's not a regular practice.

Gratitude doesn't play a role for me. I believe in working hard and achieving goals, and I don't see how being grateful fits into that.

Gratitude is central to my life. I make it a daily habit to reflect on things that make me thankful.

How can I be grateful with so much devastation in the world?

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3. How do you handle negative thoughts?(Required)

I try to shift my mindset or distract myself, but they often come back.

Negative thoughts often overwhelm me, making it hard to focus on anything else.

I reframe and replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

I have them often, but make sure they don’t last that long.

I dwell on them and replay situations, which does not allow me to move forward.

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4. How do you lift others up?(Required)

I don’t think about it much because I am concerned about my own responsibilities.

I offer encouragement when asked.

I give advice that helps others look at the bright side.

Uplifting others is important to me. I get excited about everything so I make others have hope.

I am a realist, but I always have hope.

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Positivity involves re-framing setbacks as opportunities. It is an optimistic perspective in life that equates to having hope and optimism. The idea is that it feels good to be positive as we all deserve to be happy

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0 - 4 : You can build your positivity. You may be stuck in negative thought patterns or overwhelmed by life's challenges. Developing positivity will help you feel happier, more resilient, and better able to see opportunities in difficult situations.
5 - 7 : You are positive and have some optimistic tendencies, but you could strengthen this skill. Building more positivity will help you handle stress better and inspire others around you.
8 : You are very positive and naturally see the bright side of situations. Your optimism is a strength that helps you navigate life's challenges with hope and resilience.

0 - 4 : You can build your positivity. You may be stuck in negative thought patterns or overwhelmed by life's challenges. Developing positivity will help you feel happier, more resilient, and better able to see opportunities in difficult situations.
5 - 7 : You are positive and have some optimistic tendencies, but you could strengthen this skill. Building more positivity will help you handle stress better and inspire others around you.
8 : You are very positive and naturally see the bright side of situations. Your optimism is a strength that helps you navigate life's challenges with hope and resilience.

0 - 4 : You can build your positivity. You may be stuck in negative thought patterns or overwhelmed by life's challenges. Developing positivity will help you feel happier, more resilient, and better able to see opportunities in difficult situations.
5 - 7 : You are positive and have some optimistic tendencies, but you could strengthen this skill. Building more positivity will help you handle stress better and inspire others around you.
8 : You are very positive and naturally see the bright side of situations. Your optimism is a strength that helps you navigate life's challenges with hope and resilience.

Spirituality

A belief that there is something greater than being human. This gives you a sense of meaning and perspective.

1. What role does spirituality play in your life?(Required)

I explore and respect spirituality, but am unsure of what to do with it.

Spirituality is central to how I function and my existence.

Spirituality does not play much of a role in my life.

I don’t think about spirituality much. I focus on the here and now.

Spirituality is present in my life to some extent. There is something there, but I'm not sure how much of a role it has in my life.

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2. How do you find meaning in life?(Required)

I am somewhat spiritual, but it doesn’t influence the meaning I have in life.

I struggle to find meaning in life as there is so much going on.

My spirituality helps me have meaning in life. I know there is a greater purpose that shapes my journey.

To me, life is a series of random events. We also have free will and control over our actions so we create our own meaning.

I do a lot of things to try to find purpose, but it’s not always clear so I'm not sure if my trying is necessary?

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3. Do you believe in something beyond the physical world?(Required)

I think there might be something more.

No, I only believe in what I can see.

I believe in science as it does a better job of explaining it all.

Not sure. I am open to learning about it.

Absolutely, I firmly believe in a non-physical dimension.

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4. What’s your relationship with the divine?(Required)

It scares me. I don't believe in a higher power as we don't know much about it; I prefer certainty.

I’m curious, but unsure what there is out there. I know there is something.

I never thought about it. I don't engage in any spiritual practices or hold beliefs in a divine presence.

I live in alignment with the divine. I trust there’s a bigger plan to everything.

I do not believe in a higher power. Too many bad things have happened to believe in one.

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Spirituality is a relationship to something greater than oneself. It explains connections that don’t make logical sense. Spirituality fosters purpose and moral grounding. It includes faith, prayer, and openness to metaphysical experiences.

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0 - 4 : You need more spirituality in your life. You may be focused only on the material world or struggling to find deeper meaning. Developing spirituality can provide you with a sense of purpose, inner peace, and connection to something greater than yourself.
5 - 7 : You are spiritual and have some connection to something greater, but you could deepen this relationship. Strengthening your spirituality will help you find more meaning and guidance in your life.
8 : You are very spiritual and have a strong connection to something greater than yourself. Your spirituality provides you with purpose, meaning, and inner strength.

0 - 4 : You need more spirituality in your life. You may be focused only on the material world or struggling to find deeper meaning. Developing spirituality can provide you with a sense of purpose, inner peace, and connection to something greater than yourself.
5 - 7 : You are spiritual and have some connection to something greater, but you could deepen this relationship. Strengthening your spirituality will help you find more meaning and guidance in your life.
8 : You are very spiritual and have a strong connection to something greater than yourself. Your spirituality provides you with purpose, meaning, and inner strength.

0 - 4 : You need more spirituality in your life. You may be focused only on the material world or struggling to find deeper meaning. Developing spirituality can provide you with a sense of purpose, inner peace, and connection to something greater than yourself.
5 - 7 : You are spiritual and have some connection to something greater, but you could deepen this relationship. Strengthening your spirituality will help you find more meaning and guidance in your life.
8 : You are very spiritual and have a strong connection to something greater than yourself. Your spirituality provides you with purpose, meaning, and inner strength.

Humility

The ability to be down to earth and be open to other ideas and thoughts.

1. When someone corrects you, how do you react?(Required)

I usually get defensive and annoyed. I hate being told I'm wrong, especially in front of others.

I try to listen carefully, I am sure they have something important to point out.

I don’t think I need correcting - I know what I’m doing. If they think I’m wrong, they probably misunderstood me.

I appreciate it when someone takes the time to correct me—it means they care enough to help me improve.

It depends on who’s correcting me. If I respect them, I’ll listen and think about it.

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2. How do you handle failure?(Required)

I do not get very upset, I see failure as part of life, it’s telling me something - a type of feedback.

I get frustrated, but after a while, I try to think about what went wrong and how to fix it next time.

I blame myself. What a loser I was to fail.

I usually blame other people or the situation - failure isn’t really my fault most of the time.

I take it pretty hard at first, but I usually accept that it’s part of learning and try to move on.

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3. What’s your attitude toward feedback?(Required)

I usually ignore it. Most people don’t understand what I’m trying to do anyway.

I don’t like feedback. Besides upsetting me, it doesn’t really do anything.

I take it personally. Even if someone means well, I feel like they’re just criticizing me.

I welcome feedback. I try to listen fully, and apply what I learn.

I try to listen, but it can be hard not to feel defensive.

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4. How do you view your own expertise?(Required)

People need to value my worth. I have learned a lot over the years.

I have experience, but I’m always learning. I know there’s still so much I don’t know.

I try to stay curious and open-minded. Expertise doesn’t mean you stop learning.

I have learned a lot and am pretty much the best at what I do. There’s not much anyone can teach me at this point.

I know I’m good at what I do, but I also know there’s always room to grow. I just need to remind myself of that sometimes.

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Humility is a virtue that is recognized throughout time. Humility allows for better social connections and a heightened sense of emotional intelligence. A humble person is confident and down to earth. They are open to other ideas. It does not make them feel “big” to make others feel “small.”

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0 - 4 : You need more humility in your life. You may be defensive, blame others for problems, or believe you already know everything you need to know. Developing humility will help you learn and grow more effectively, build better relationships, and become more emotionally intelligent.
5 - 7 : You are humble and generally open to learning from others, though you may still struggle with defensiveness at times. Strengthening your humility will help you become an even better learner and more effective in your relationships.
8 : You are very humble and understand that there's always more to learn. Your openness to feedback and willingness to admit mistakes makes you a strong learner and an emotionally intelligent person.

0 - 4 : You need more humility in your life. You may be defensive, blame others for problems, or believe you already know everything you need to know. Developing humility will help you learn and grow more effectively, build better relationships, and become more emotionally intelligent.
5 - 7 : You are humble and generally open to learning from others, though you may still struggle with defensiveness at times. Strengthening your humility will help you become an even better learner and more effective in your relationships.
8 : You are very humble and understand that there's always more to learn. Your openness to feedback and willingness to admit mistakes makes you a strong learner and an emotionally intelligent person.

0 - 4 : You need more humility in your life. You may be defensive, blame others for problems, or believe you already know everything you need to know. Developing humility will help you learn and grow more effectively, build better relationships, and become more emotionally intelligent.
5 - 7 : You are humble and generally open to learning from others, though you may still struggle with defensiveness at times. Strengthening your humility will help you become an even better learner and more effective in your relationships.
8 : You are very humble and understand that there's always more to learn. Your openness to feedback and willingness to admit mistakes makes you a strong learner and an emotionally intelligent person.

Tolerance

This is the ability to keep an open mind and be considerate of different cultures, ideas, and perspectives.

1. How do you react to opinions that clash with yours?(Required)

I try to stay calm and hear them out, but it’s hard not to get annoyed when someone strongly disagrees with me.

I usually argue back right away. It shows that I am passionate about the topic.

I listen and am baffled as to why they have this perspective.

Different opinions don’t bother me. I know the right path and that is all that matters.

I don't always agree, but I try to stay respectful. I may not change my mind, but I'm always open to hearing what others have to say.

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2. What’s your approach to unfamiliar cultures or beliefs?(Required)

I try to be respectful, even if I don’t fully understand or agree. I know it’s important to keep an open mind, even if it’s hard sometimes.

I don’t really trust beliefs that are too different from mine. It just feels wrong to me.

I’m curious - I enjoy learning about other cultures and beliefs.

I avoid dealing with things I don’t understand.

Why do people promote their own culture when they are in a different one?

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3. How do you handle change in traditions or norms?(Required)

I am a creature of habit. Change bothers me. Why fix it if it's not broken?

I try to embrace change. Traditions evolve over time, and I think it’s important to be flexible and inclusive.

I don’t like it when traditions or norms change. Things should stay the way they’ve always been.

Change can be uncomfortable, but I try to understand why it’s happening, even if I don’t fully agree with it.

I see change as a natural part of growth. I’m open to new ways of doing things.

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4. If it seems like someone is not open to learning about differences, what do you think?(Required)

It’s frustrating, but I try to remind myself that not everyone is at the same place in their journey.

I am shocked and annoyed that in this day and age there are people that think that way - how close minded.

I believe everyone has a reason for how they see the world. I try to stay open and lead with empathy.

I think they’re just ignorant and not worth my time. People like that never change.

I might feel disappointed, but I try to be patient and hope they’ll come around eventually.

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Tolerance is the ability to keep an open mind and be considerate of different cultures and ideas. It is being nonjudgmental, unprejudiced, and unbiased in one’s approach to life and people. Its being open to and considerate of change. They believe that change can lead to growth and positivity.

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0 - 4 : You need more tolerance in your life. You may be closed off to different perspectives, cultures, or ways of thinking. Developing tolerance will help you build better relationships with diverse people, reduce conflict in your life, and open your mind to new possibilities.
5 - 7 : You are tolerant and generally respectful of differences, though you may still struggle with unfamiliar perspectives at times. Building more tolerance will help you navigate our diverse world more effectively and with greater ease.
8 : You are very tolerant and embrace different cultures, ideas, and perspectives. Your open mindedness helps you connect with diverse people and adapt to change with grace.

0 - 4 : You need more tolerance in your life. You may be closed off to different perspectives, cultures, or ways of thinking. Developing tolerance will help you build better relationships with diverse people, reduce conflict in your life, and open your mind to new possibilities.
5 - 7 : You are tolerant and generally respectful of differences, though you may still struggle with unfamiliar perspectives at times. Building more tolerance will help you navigate our diverse world more effectively and with greater ease.
8 : You are very tolerant and embrace different cultures, ideas, and perspectives. Your open mindedness helps you connect with diverse people and adapt to change with grace.

0 - 4 : You need more tolerance in your life. You may be closed off to different perspectives, cultures, or ways of thinking. Developing tolerance will help you build better relationships with diverse people, reduce conflict in your life, and open your mind to new possibilities.
5 - 7 : You are tolerant and generally respectful of differences, though you may still struggle with unfamiliar perspectives at times. Building more tolerance will help you navigate our diverse world more effectively and with greater ease.
8 : You are very tolerant and embrace different cultures, ideas, and perspectives. Your open mindedness helps you connect with diverse people and adapt to change with grace.

Creativity

The ability to think about problems differently or to look at scenarios from a new perspective.

1. If you encounter an obstacle, what do you do?(Required)

Brainstorm a few options, then pick the safest.

Stick to the tried-and-true methods to solve them.

Think about what has worked in the past, but I am open to thinking about other ways to approach it.

Think and imagine what could be. It's fun.

Explore wild ideas - even if they seem unrealistic.

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2. How often do you think outside the box?(Required)

Sometimes not too often, unless I think it would help my situation.

I prefer clear rules and structure.

I am a creature of habit, change bothers me.

Sometimes, if I’m inspired.

Daily - it’s how I approach everything.

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3. How important is it to you to be creative?(Required)

Somewhat. It's nice to be creative, and I sometimes like to do things differently.

Not very. I would rather be safe then sorry.

I am not creative, artists are.

Very. I like to think and be different.

I incorporate it into my life if I have to.

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4. How do you fuel your imagination?(Required)

I don’t think I do much to fuel my imagination. I prefer following routines and clear instructions.

Doing things I normally don’t do helps me, like watching a movie or reading a book.

I don’t really have an imagination; I like to stick to the concrete.

I don’t really spend time on that - I focus on practical tasks.

I like to imagine. I make time for play, exploration, and curiosity.

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Creativity is an innate quality that we all have as humans since childhood. It allows for imagination that goes beyond possibilities. We are all different from one another and thus express our creativity in different ways. It allows us to grow and advance as a people. It allows us to question what is and think about what could be.

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YOUR CREATIVITY TOTAL

0 - 4 : You need more creativity in your life. You may be stuck in rigid thinking patterns or afraid to try new approaches. Developing creativity will help you solve problems more effectively, find new opportunities, and bring more joy and innovation to your life.
5- 7 : You are creative and use creative thinking sometimes, but you could expand this skill. Building more creativity will help you approach challenges with fresh perspectives and find more innovative solutions.
8 : You are very creative and naturally think outside the box. Your creativity helps you solve problems in unique ways and brings richness and innovation to your life.

0 - 4 : You need more creativity in your life. You may be stuck in rigid thinking patterns or afraid to try new approaches. Developing creativity will help you solve problems more effectively, find new opportunities, and bring more joy and innovation to your life.
5 - 7 : You are creative and use creative thinking sometimes, but you could expand this skill. Building more creativity will help you approach challenges with fresh perspectives and find more innovative solutions.
8 : You are very creative and naturally think outside the box. Your creativity helps you solve problems in unique ways and brings richness and innovation to your life.

0 - 4: You need more creativity in your life. You may be stuck in rigid thinking patterns or afraid to try new approaches. Developing creativity will help you solve problems more effectively, find new opportunities, and bring more joy and innovation to your life.
5 - 7 : You are creative and use creative thinking sometimes, but you could expand this skill. Building more creativity will help you approach challenges with fresh perspectives and find more innovative solutions.
8 : You are very creative and naturally think outside the box. Your creativity helps you solve problems in unique ways and brings richness and innovation to your life.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.

1. Are you a curious person?(Required)

It depends on what it is. I am open to learning about new things.

Not really, I would rather not think about things too much.

If someone talks about something, I like to learn more about it.

I think it's important to get the whole picture and ask many questions.

Yes, I think it's my responsibility to know as much as possible about an issue.

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2. How often do you ask - Why or How?(Required)

Rarely - I take things at face value.

Sometimes. When something really puzzles me.

Not often. Who has time for that?

Constantly - it’s how I make sense of the world.

Only when I have too. Otherwise I don’t like to ask too many questions.

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3. What’s your approach to lifelong learning?(Required)

I sometimes like to learn new things if it is convenient.

If I have time, I will look into something and learn more.

I learned what I needed to for my job/role.

I am open to it. I’ll pick up new skill if I have too.

I’m always exploring, whether it’s "useful" or not.

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4. How do you view gaps in your knowledge?(Required)

I like to learn about things I don’t know much about.

I hide them - they make me look weak.

I avoid things that I don’t know or understand.

I’ll fill them if necessary. It's good to learn something new.

They’re opportunities to grow.

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Curiosity allows for change, growth, and discovery. Similar to creativity, this is an innate quality humans have had since childhood. It means to question the “obvious” and never take things at face value. It was the driving force behind all the elements presented in Common Wisdom and discovered in The Wisdom Research Project.

Your Curiosity Total

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YOUR CURIOSITY TOTAL

0 - 4 : You should look into developing curiosity. You may be taking things at face value or avoiding the effort to learn new things. Developing curiosity will help you grow as a person, discover new opportunities, and keep your mind active and engaged.
5 - 7 : You are curious and enjoy learning, though you may not always prioritize it. Building more curiosity will help you discover new interests, solve problems more effectively, and continue growing throughout your life.
8 : You are very curious and have a natural love of learning. Your curiosity drives you to explore, question, and discover, which keeps you growing and engaged with the world around you.

0 - 4 : You should look into developing curiosity. You may be taking things at face value or avoiding the effort to learn new things. Developing curiosity will help you grow as a person, discover new opportunities, and keep your mind active and engaged.
5 - 7 : You are curious and enjoy learning, though you may not always prioritize it. Building more curiosity will help you discover new interests, solve problems more effectively, and continue growing throughout your life.
8 : You are very curious and have a natural love of learning. Your curiosity drives you to explore, question, and discover, which keeps you growing and engaged with the world around you.

0 - 4 : You should look into developing curiosity. You may be taking things at face value or avoiding the effort to learn new things. Developing curiosity will help you grow as a person, discover new opportunities, and keep your mind active and engaged.
5 - 7 : You are curious and enjoy learning, though you may not always prioritize it. Building more curiosity will help you discover new interests, solve problems more effectively, and continue growing throughout your life.
8 : You are very curious and have a natural love of learning. Your curiosity drives you to explore, question, and discover, which keeps you growing and engaged with the world around you.

To support Dr. Laura Gabayan’s ongoing research on Wisdom, please share a bit more about yourself.

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