The Entrepreneurial Leap: Assess Your Readiness to Start Your Own Business!
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1. When it comes to sticking to a work schedule or plan, how would you rate yourself?
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a) I'm more of a 'fly by the seat of my pants' person
b) I give it a shot, but shiny objects still catch my eye
c) I'm getting better, but there's room for improvement
d) I'm pretty good, most of my plans stay on track
e) I'm a planning ninja, my schedule is my bible
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2. How often do you find yourself in a race against the clock to meet work deadlines?
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a) Always, I'm practically a professional sprinter
b) More often than I'd like, but I'm working on it
c) Sometimes, but I usually manage to beat the buzzer
d) Rarely, I'm usually ahead of the game
e) Never, I finish my tasks with time to spare
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3. When an unexpected challenge pops up at work, what's your reaction?
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a) I freeze like a deer in headlights
b) I falter for a moment, but then find my way
c) I pause, strategize, and take action
d) I roll up my sleeves and dive right in
e) I welcome it with open arms; challenges are my fuel
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4. How do you dance with success and failure in your work life?
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a) Success? Failure? I'm just here for the ride (and the office snacks)
b) I chase success, but it's like trying to catch a butterfly with a net
c) Failure's like a rainy day; it's gloomy but the sun comes out eventually
d) I'm like a gardener; success is my bloom, and failure's just the compost
e) Success is my north star, and failure? That's just a detour on the journey
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5. How well do you understand the financial aspects of your department or projects you handle?
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a) Financial what now? I'm more of a 'creative' type
b) I know the basics, but let's not get carried away; it's not my strong suit
c) I'm not an expert, but I'm learning – slowly but surely
d) Numbers and I are on a first-name basis; I'm pretty comfortable with them
e) Financial wizardry? I could be a CFO in our company
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6. When it comes to pitching an idea or project at work, how would you rate yourself?
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a) Pitching? I'd rather walk over hot coals
b) I can do it, but let's just say it's not my favorite dance move
c) I'm not a natural, but hey, I'm getting better (maybe)
d) I'm pretty good; I can hold my own in a pitch meeting (most of the time)
e) I'm a pro; I could sell sand in the desert or snow to a polar bear
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7. How often do you show up at networking events or engage in community projects related to your work or passions?
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a) Networking? I'm more of a lone wolf, howling at my computer
b) I'll show up if there's free food, or if Netflix is down
c) I'm not a regular, but I make an appearance now and then (like Bigfoot)
d) I'm often there, shaking hands and taking names (and business cards)
e) I'm practically the mayor of Networking Town; they should name a street after me
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8. How comfortable are you with meeting new people and building relationships at work?
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a) New people? I'd rather stick to my current circle and my pet fish
b) It's not my favorite thing, but I manage (with some awkward small talk)
c) I'm not a social butterfly, but I can hold my own (just don't ask me to dance)
d) I'm pretty good, I enjoy meeting new people (as long as they laugh at my jokes)
e) I'm a networking superstar; I love making new connections (and LinkedIn is my playground)
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9. How well do you understand the user or client journey and how your potential business can meet their needs?
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a) User journey? Is that like a road trip? Do I need snacks?
b) I've heard of it, but I'm still finding my way (with a GPS, mostly)
c) I'm getting the hang of it, but there's room for improvement (and a few wrong turns)
d) I've got a pretty good roadmap in my head
e) I could navigate it in my sleep; I'm the Bezos and Musk of client journeys
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