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Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur?
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Independence
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I usually do things my own way. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I tend to rebel against authority. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I have a reputation for sometimes being stubborn. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I like to take the first step in starting something new. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I often enjoy being alone. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I move towards positions of leadership. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I like responsibility. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I tend to stand on my own two feet rather than ask for help. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I like to be in control. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Personal freedom is very important to me. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Self-Discipline
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I'm persistent. I "stick to it". |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I finish projects even if they involve a great deal of work. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I'll work as long as it takes to finish a project. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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When I'm interested in a project, I need less sleep. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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If something needs doing, I'll do it even if it's not pleasant. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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When I need to, I can pay close attention to a job without being pulled away. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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When there's something that I want, I keep the end results clearly in mind. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I keep my New year's (or other) resolutions. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I examine my mistakes in order to learn from them. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I have a strong personal drive and a need to achieve. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Creativity
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It's easy for me to find many ways to solve a problem. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I see problems as challenges. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I have new and different ideas. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I am adaptable. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I am curious. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I tend to be very intuitive. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I can think of original uses for common objects. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I'm receptive to new ideas. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I have a good imagination. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I experiment with new ways to do things. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Drive and Leisure
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Once I make up my mind to do something, nothing stops me. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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If something can't be done, I find a way. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I'm willing to undergo sacrifices to gain possible long-term rewards. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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The following words describe me: |
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Gutsy |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Determined |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Motivated |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Persistent |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Positive |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Committed |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I experiment with new ways to do things. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Risk-Taking
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I feel that if I don't take risks, I'll be stuck in a rut. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I enjoy discovering new and unusual things. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I have a high need for adventure. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I live life to the fullest. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I take chances. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I think that people who take risks are more likely to get ahead than those who don't. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I'm willing to stick my neck out for something in which I believe. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I'll gamble on a good idea even if it isn't a sure thing. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I'm willing to face failure in order to expand my horizons. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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In order to learn something new, I often dig into subjects in whick I have no background or little training. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Confidence
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The following terms describe me: |
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Healthy self-esteem. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I can recover from an emotional shock. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I feel sure about myself. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I can handle any situation. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I feel like a winner. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I believe in myself. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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No matter what happens, I'm on top of things. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I can accept a compliment. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I accept challenges. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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I have unlimited potential. |
6 5 4 3 2 1 |
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Add the total points for all six sections: |
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Independence |
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Self-Discipline |
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Creativity |
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Drive and leisure |
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Risk-Taking |
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Confidence |
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Your total score for the quiz is: |
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If you scored between:
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Your personality traits indicate: |
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320-360 points
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You have developed the personality traits for self-employment success. |
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280-319 points
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Your personality traits show good promise for success in self-employment. |
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220-279 points
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Your personality traits have potential but you need to spend more time on development. |
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120-219 points
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Your personality traits will need development on drive, self-discipline and confidence at this stage of the game. |
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001-119 points
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Your personality traits need work on developing your creativity, risk-taking ability, confidence, and movement to get your drive and self-discipline in high gear. |
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Excerpted from the "Self-Employment Training Manual: A Guide for Technical Assistance Providers", April 1992 |
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