ThroughlinesLife Personality Test

The ThroughlinesLife Personality Test
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Welcome to the ThroughlinesLife Personality Test! Based on the book Throughlines: The Life of Your Personality by philosopher and life coach Don Snedeker, the test incorporates your views of yourself as well as your sense of how others view you. As with all self-reported tests, your results reflect your input, and is primarily food for thought to help you better understand yourself and perhaps those in your life. This and all personality tests, whether formulated by therapists, sociologists, academicians, teachers, philosophers, or any number of professionals, are conjectural—they are guides to provide a framework with which you may come to understand yourself and your relationships with greater clarity.

There are 77 questions, which will take about 20 minutes to answer—for the most accurate results be sure to answer all of the questions. And be sure to have some fun with this! It isn't therapy, it's another way to get to know yourself and those in your life. Enjoy the test and life's journey!
1. Check the box to the left of the set that comes closest to describing you. Not perfectly, not everything within each set, but in the aggregate which one best captures you?*

1. Forgiving; deliberate; non-competitive; good listener; supportive; insightful; welcoming; willing to change; okay being alone; can laugh at themselves; patient; flustered in heated moments; pleasant; selfless; encouraging; sympathetic; admired; energetic.2. Generous; sentimental; overthinks things; good at remembering names; sees the good in others; talkative; self-aware; open; kind; doesn’t offend easily; naïve; thoughtful; difficulty ending phone conversations; loyal; hates misunderstandings; enjoys learning; malleable; passionate; difficulty asking for help; empathic; avoids conflict and making others feel bad.3. Welcoming; cerebral; good sense of humor; conciliatory; can hold contradictory thoughts in mind without being confused; unobtrusive; good listener; affable; good evaluator of others; nuanced; patient; readily engages strangers; detests aggression; accurately quotes movies; others feel better about themselves in their presence; diplomatic; good conversationalist.4. Relaxed; insightful; oriented toward questions; independent; not career oriented; kind; likable; unopinionated; difficult to know; not compelled to set down roots; passive; fun-loving; does not think long-term; likes company but okay being alone; carefree; honest; accepting of others; non-dogmatic.5. Confident; curious; high expectations of self; unassuming; erudite; observant; multitasker; direct; inoffensive; doesn’t underthink things; caring; patient; dislikes irrationality; fears ineffectiveness; good listener; operates well in chaos; slightly opinionated; logical.6. Direct; sincere; consistent; open; semi-impatient; dislikes vagaries; thoughtful; approachable; maintains clarity in heated moments; conscientious; linear thinker; detests others not being forthcoming; generally serious; not defensive; willing to change; good memory for details.7. Controlling; resolute; well intentioned; outspoken; don’t reveal personal details; impatient; helpful; overscheduler; not self-deprecating; intolerant of disagreement; low self-awareness; hardworking; judgmental; competitive; delegates to others; comfortable with drama; tunnel vision.8. Serious; disdainful; intransigent; observant; unaffectionate; loves praise; maladjusted; opinionated; detests not being considered intelligent; loves receiving gifts; considers themselves faultless; devoid of generosity; competitive; critical; private; personal appearance does not matter, detached.9. Domineering; shuns social conventions; good listening skills; has hidden agendas; competitive; intractable; occasionally generous; judgmental; disinterested in nuance; expects perfection from others; difficulty saying 'thank you'; self-indulgent; opinionated; loves praise; enjoys the spotlight; contemptuous; ends relationships with relative ease; occasionally mean; impulsive.
2. Check all of the following for which EVERY TRAIT in that set accurately describes you.*

Non-judgmental, perceptive, balancedThoughtful, kind, generous, openCircumspect, truthful, welcoming, unobtrusiveUnopinionated, intelligent, questioning, non-dogmatic, calmErudite, observant, linear thinker, outgoingRational, direct, open, consistentInsistent, contentious, helpful, judgmentalUncompromising, lazy, selfish, opportunistic, opinionatedCharming, egotistical, controlling, insensitive
3. Do you remember things you said or did to childhood classmates that make you cringe when you think about them today?

YesNo
4. Check all of the boxes for which you think others view you as a combination of BOTH traits.

Insightful and magneticSociable and generousIntelligent and welcomingUnknowable and intriguingInformative and socially alertTruthful and directControlling and insistentOpportunistic and self-absorbedPleasure-seeking and self-serving
5. Rate your temper on a scale of 1-7, with 1 meaning very little agitates you and 7 meaning you readily lose your temper.

1 (extremely calm)234567 (easily agitated)
6. Check the box next to two of the following that most closely represent your approach to entering a long-term relationship (e.g. marriage). (9 choices)

Will we be compatible, and will we both bring enough to the table to enjoy and complement each other?Can I bring enough into the relationship for the other person to be happy?Do our energy levels and interests match each other’s so we won’t rub each other the wrong way in the long run?Do I really like this person enough to give up looking for someone else? Will this relationship hold both of our interests long enough to be happy our whole lives?I wonder what we need to know about each other in order to make this work.Both of us have flaws but we can make this work if we talk about them.I can do a lot for this other person if they follow my lead.What will this person expect from me?Will this person continue to adore me and make me happy?
7. You call someone just to chat. Comparing their reaction to a weather forecast, what sort of weather do you think they expect when they see your name on their caller ID? (Check one.)

SunnyPartly sunnyOvercastDrizzleRain
8. Are others likely to think the following statements about you? (9 parts.)
i) I can't fully explain it, but you are a wonderful person.

YesNoNot sure
ii) You are generous, kind and energetic.

YesNoNot sure
iii) I feel better about myself when I am with you.

YesNoNot sure
iv) I would like to get to know you better.

YesNoNot sure
v) You are smart and socially awkward, but quite informative.

YesNoNot sure
vi) You are organized, direct and self-aware.

YesNoNot sure
vii) You mean well and can be helpful, but you create tension.

YesNoNot sure
viii) You are emotionally unavailable, opinionated, and don’t seem to care about anyone but yourself.

YesNoNot sure
ix) You are sociable but self-serving and extreme, and I am not comfortable around you.

YesNoNot sure
9. Do the following tendencies regarding work apply to you? (9 parts)
i) You strongly prefer to be passionate about a job to remain content doing it. You have some tolerance for keeping a job for the paycheck but will become discouraged and disengaged if a boss is unkind or the work is boring. You are pleasant to colleagues and somewhat interested in their personal lives.

YesNoNot sure
ii) The idea of a new job and environment brings asense of excitement rather than dread. You can be a slow starter, but when the pieces of the new environment, company, colleagues and responsibilities come together, you work quickly and are extremely productive. You are stimulated by interacting with your new colleagues,which sometimes distracts you from your work. You are entrepreneurial and strongly prefer working for yourself than for someone else.

YesNoNot sure
iii) You quickly process a new job and don’t take long to become productive. Though naturally sociable, you aren’t too distracted by others because you can focus on the job itself and are a fairly good multitasker. You are liked by colleagues and have upper management potential.

YesNoNot sure
iv) You are able to make sense of a new position relatively quickly and begin contributing to the company by not requiring as much training or oversight as others. You are comfortable recognizing your own limitations and will ask for help when necessary, but work very well on your own and can tolerate less-than-ideal colleagues and jobs.

YesNoNot sure
v) You are not overly distracted by colleagues in a new job, are able to focus on the work and figure things out quickly. You are task oriented and prefer to finish one project before starting another, so are not a great multitasker. You are productive, and though a bit quirky are liked by colleagues and management.

YesNoNot sure
vi) You are a quick learner and efficient with your time, and have good project management skills. You will assist colleagues when they ask for help or input, but are intolerant of laziness and not a big fan of stupidity in others’ approaches to their tasks. Multitasking is not your preferred way of working, but you have no problem managing multiple things simultaneously.

YesNoNot sure
vii) You hit the ground running in a new job or project. Your focus is the result, not how you or your team accomplish it. Excuses are unacceptable even if reasonable. You find inefficiencies quickly and are not easily tempted to socialize with colleagues at work. You seek to maximize everyone’s output, and will not hesitate to suggest ideas to your bosses. Can be fun, but will rub people the wrong way with a lack of sensitivity in presenting your ideas.

YesNoNot sure
viii) You have an overarching disinterest in a new job due to ideological differences with the vast majority of people. You have either a complete lack of interest in earning money in standard ways, whether in a career or in starting your own business, or are completely absorbed with accumulating money but are rarely fond of the people you work with. You are emotionally detached and have a general disdain for people, which makes going to work a dreaded experience.

YesNoNot sure
ix) Your fondness for a job is hit or miss, depending on the nature of the job and the compensation. You can be extremely productive if the work suits you in the moment, and can also be a total disaster if the job or people you work with lose their appeal. There is little gray area, and absent running your own business or having a job in which you are paid very well and your ego is stroked you will eventually quit or be fired.

YesNoNot sure
10. Check YES, NO, or NOT SURE for the following questions. (29 parts)
i) Do you instinctively look to validate others’ experiences and perspectives?

YesNoNot sure
ii) Do you have a good sense of how others value you?

YesNoNot sure
iii) Are you friendly, approachable, and fairly excitable?

YesNoNot sure
iv) Do you instinctively look for the good in others?

YesNoNot sure
v) Do you enjoy giving to others with no expectation of receiving something in return?

YesNoNot sure
vi) Do others consider you easy to talk with?

YesNoNot sure
vii) Are you inclined to look for common ground between yourself and others to reduce potential disagreement?

YesNoNot sure
viii) Are you pleasant and welcoming?

YesNoNot sure
ix) Would others describe you as diplomatic?

YesNoNot sure
x) Are you non-dogmatic about most things?

YesNoNot sure
xi) Do you notice small gaps in others’ thinking without being contentious or judgmental?

YesNoNot sure
xii) Are you comfortable having questions rather than having a deep need to find answers?

YesNoNot sure
xiii) Do you enjoy sharing non-personal information with strangers?

YesNoNot sure
xiv) Do you like helping others in quick doses without necessarily looking for long-term relationships?

YesNoNot sure
xv) Do you like to get straight to the point in conversation?

YesNoNot sure
xvi) Do you prefer others to be direct with you (i.e. not sugarcoat things)?

YesNoNot sure
xvii) Are you honest with yourself even when someone points out a fault of yours?

YesNoNot sure
xviii) Do you consider yourself to be helpful?

YesNoNot sure
xix) Do others consider you to be overbearing and relentless?

YesNoNot sure
xx) Are you comfortable making others uncomfortable?

YesNoNot sure
xxi) In conversation, do you habitually point out contrary information?

YesNoNot sure
xxii) Do you easily disengage from others?

YesNoNot sure
xxiii) Do you have higher expectations of others than of yourself?

YesNoNot sure
xxiv) Do you consider yourself intelligent, with clear notions of how the world should operate?

YesNoNot sure
xxv) Are you disinterested in the well-being of others?

YesNoNot sure
xxvi) Are you relatively unmoved by others’ opinions of you?

YesNoNot sure
xxvii) Do you find yourself treating others as though they are dancers in your choreography?

YesNoNot sure
xxviii) Do you notice when you’ve hurt someone but are relatively unmoved by it?

YesNoNot sure
xxix) Do you amuse yourself at the expense of others?

YesNoNot sure
11. Which TWO of the following sets of jobs and job types appeal most to you?

Venture capitalist, attorney, politician, actor, surgeon; private investigator.Government, computer programmer, lab worker, investment banker, mergers-and-acquisitions attorney, temporary worker, lifeguard.Project management, politics, movie producer, prosecutor, sales.Nurse, comedian, human resources, poet, bookkeeper, economist, hairdresser, drummer, country songwriter, therapist, rabbi.Coaching, actuary, social media content creator, scientist, repair work.Actor, photographer, substitute teacher, landscaper, surfer.Mediator, bridal planner, crisis management, pastor, human resources.Writer, interpreter, conference host, constitutional lawyer, family practitioner.Preschool teacher, Peace Corps, charities and foundations, workshops, yoga instructor.
12. Rank yourself according to each of the following traits. (22 parts.)
i) You are happy when others are happy

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1 is Not happy, 7 is Very happy
ii) You like hearing yourself talk

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1 is Very much, 7 is Not much
iii) You recognize excellence in others

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1 is Doesn't matter, 7 is I look for it
iv) You are competitive against others, not only in sports but in most things

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1 is Very competitive, 7 is Not very competitive
v) Your willingness to consider contradictory information

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1 is Not very willing, 7 is Very willing
vi) The general expectations you have of yourself

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1 is Not very high , 7 is Extremely high
vii) The general expectations you have of others

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1 is Not very high, 7 is Very high
viii) Your listening skills

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1 is Terrible, 7 is Exceptional
ix) Your ability to be mean when you get angry

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1 is Very high, 7 is Very low
x) Your tendency to overthink things

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1 is Rarely, 7 is Frequently
xi) Your degree of generosity

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1 is Low, 7 is High
xii) How much shame do you feel after hurting someone?

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1 is Very little, 7 is A lot
xiii) How well do you evaluate others?

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1 is Not very well, 7 is Very well
xiv) Your willingness to delegate to others

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1 is Very low, 7 is Very high
xv) How patient are you?

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1 is Highly impatient, 7 is Very patient
xvi) Your ability to change something about yourself

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1 is Very difficult, 7 is Easily change
xvii) Your willingness to change something about yourself

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1 is Not willing, 7 is Very willing
xviii) Your propensity to correct others

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1 is Very high, 7 is Very low
xix) Your ability to control your impulses

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1 is Very low, 7 is Very high
xx) Your ability to laugh at yourself

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1 is Very low, 7 is Very high
xxi) How easily do you end relationships?

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1 is No difficulty, 7 is Great difficulty
xxii) What is your level of passion in relationships?

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1 is Lowest, 7 is Highest
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