Personal Development Assessment

• This is a "Bullshitometru" test that evaluates personal development approaches
• Answer honestly and calculate the total score at the end

Test Questions

• After reading a personal development book:
  • A) Immediately apply what you learned, even if imperfectly (3 points)
  • B) Take notes but rarely implement them (1 point)
  • C) Feel motivated, but the motivation disappears after 3 days (0 points)
• When facing difficulties in achieving a goal:
  • A) Seek solutions, even small steps (3 points)
  • B) Wait for things to "sort themselves out" (1 point)
  • C) Give up because "it won't work anyway" (0 points)
• Approach to plans:
  • A) Act systematically, regardless of mood (3 points)
  • B) Do a lot at once, then lose energy (1 point)
  • C) Make plans but rarely start them (0 points)
• When making a mistake:
  • A) Analyze, draw conclusions, and try again (3 points)
  • B) Wonder if it's worth continuing (1 point)
  • C) Believe that "it's not for me" (0 points)
• Daily habits:
  • A) Have 2-3 consistent rituals (e.g., morning meditation) (3 points)
  • B) Act spontaneously – sometimes there's a plan, sometimes not (1 point)
  • C) Often say "I'll change from tomorrow" (0 points)
• When someone criticizes an idea:
  • A) Ask for specifics and look for ways to improve (3 points)
  • B) Argue but quickly give in (1 point)
  • C) Take it personally and give up (0 points)
• Reaction to procrastination:
  • A) Break the task into micro-steps and start with one (3 points)
  • B) Promise to "definitely do it tomorrow" (1 point)
  • C) Watch TV shows to suppress feelings of guilt (0 points)
• Priorities in life:
  • A) Have a clear list and reject what doesn't fit (3 points)
  • B) Often get lost in a flood of matters (1 point)
  • C) Mainly do what others expect (0 points)
• When plans change:
  • A) Quickly adjust the strategy (3 points)
  • B) Get annoyed but eventually act (1 point)
  • C) Lose all motivation (0 points)
• Approach to this book:
  • A) Do all the exercises, even uncomfortable ones (3 points)
  • B) Read but only choose "easy" tasks (1 point)
  • C) Finish reading and return to old habits (0 points)

Scoring

• Add up the points for each answer
• The maximum possible score is 30 points

Purpose of the Test

• The test uses 10 questions as it is the optimal number to be engaging without being tiring
• Each question addresses a different aspect of effectiveness, including habits, flexibility, and reacting to failure
• The scoring encourages self-analysis, helping readers identify areas where they lose points

Types Based on Score

• 0-15 points: 90% Tourist / 10% Seeker
  • Individual purchases hope but don't take action, requiring systems for success
  • Represents a suitcase with stickers that say "Tried"
• 16-25 points: 50% Tourist / 50% Seeker
  • Individual has potential, but lacks persistence and needs to close loops to gain more energy
  • Represents a traffic light that says "Just a moment..."
• 26-30 points: 20% Tourist / 80% Seeker
  • Individual is on the right track and can use a 30-day plan to achieve mastery
  • Represents a finish line flag that says "I'm doing!"

Common Weak Points

• Question 4 (Mistakes): Tendency to give up after failure
  • Refer to Chapter II: Emotions are tools
• Question 7 (Procrastination): Tendency to postpone
  • Refer to Chapter IV: The 2-minute rule
• Question 9 (Changes): Lack of flexibility
  • Refer to Chapter V: How to be like a chameleon

Next Steps

• Step 1: Complete the Closed Loops Sheet as a bonus in Chapter VIII
• Step 2: Apply the 1% Rule daily as found in Chapter IV
• Step 3: Retake the test in 30 days and review progress
• Visualization involves marking three steps on a calendar, along with an arrow and "+37% effectiveness"

Motivator

• Even Bill Gates didn't start perfectly, and the key is to take action despite the lack of perfection
• Picture includes Puzzles forming the words "Progress" over "Perfection"