Which productivity type are you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What's the first thing you do when you start a new project?

  • A.
    Brainstorm ideas with (or at least run ideas past) my team, entrepreneur friends, etc.
  • B.
    Determine whether I can carry out the project on my own.
  • C.
    Let my ideas simmer for a bit before taking any action.
  • D.
    Immediately start creating a concrete outline for the project.
• 2.
  Which of the following usually prevents you from following through on a project?

  • A.
    Having too much on my plate.
  • B.
    Not having accountability.
  • C.
    Shiny Object Syndrome.
  • D.
    Over-researching.
• 3.
  Where do you tend to get the most work done?

  • A.
    Wherever I'm surrounded by other people (e.g. cafe, open office, co-working space, library, etc.)
  • B.
    My own comfy office.
  • C.
    Anywhere as long as I have access to my planner/apps.
  • D.
    It depends on my mood. I like to move around.
• 4.
  When you have a question or run into an obstacle at work, what is the FIRST thing you do?

  • A.
    I do everything I can to resolve the problem on my own.
  • B.
    I jump into research mode and start Googling first before taking any action.
  • C.
    I assess the situation and either come up with a solution on the spot or choose to focus on it later.
  • D.
    I discuss the situation with my co-worker, manager, team, fellow entrepreneur, etc.
• 5.
  Which of the following fuels your creativity and inspires you the most?

  • A.
    The ability to wear multiple hats and test out my ideas.
  • B.
    Having a solid, actionable plan for every project.
  • C.
    Being able to create my own content.
  • D.
    Working alongside other creative professionals.
• 6.
  When it comes to your professional life, what would your colleagues and/or clients say is your biggest strength?

  • A.
    I'm organized.
  • B.
    I adapt easily to any situation.
  • C.
    I'm a team player.
  • D.
    I'm self-disciplined.
• 7.
  Which of the following projects sounds the most exciting to you?

  • A.
    Organizing a meetup for creatives in my field.
  • B.
    Creating a Youtube channel for my brand/business.
  • C.
    Testing out several passive income ideas for my online business and seeing what succeeds.
  • D.
    Planning out the launch of a new digital product.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Collaborator

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  You’re a natural team player and enjoy bouncing ideas off of your colleagues and clients. You thrive in the presence of other like-minded creatives and genuinely love the people you work with. Your motivation and energy levels increase as you present your ideas to others and get instant feedback from the person(s) you work with. As a collaborative person, you don’t mind receiving constructive criticism. In fact, you’d rather be told how to improve as a professional than simply get a pat on the back. Feedback and constant communication ensure that you spend your time wisely at work.
• 2.
  DIY'er

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  Your work time is YOUR time. You learn best when no one is breathing down your neck and you're free to create what you want to create. You like being your own boss and excel at it too. (*High-five!*) This, of course, doesn’t mean that you're a bad collaborator. It just means that you get your best work done independently. You've always been a self-starter, and you take pride in being able to figure out the solutions to problems on your own. (*High-five again!*) As a DIY productivity type, you tend to work best in a cozy, personal office space that inspires you to keep creating. (Think, motivational posters, whiteboards, sticky notes, etc.) You may have already established a “rhythm," but it's important to check in with yourself from time to time. Evaluate your systems and see if there are any areas where you can be more efficient.
• 3.
  Planner

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  Whether you work for yourself or for a company, you're a planner by nature and you live by your planner too. You NEED to stay organized as a creative professional and you like to know what you're getting yourself into before starting a project. You’re a fan of apps or traditional planners and nothing makes you happier than checking off boxes on your to-do list. Your calendar is always up-to-date with appointments, events, and other important tasks. What else? Clients and colleagues value you for your research skills, reliability, and laser-focused personality. You’re not only a planner but you’re also a goal-oriented person. You keep track of the moving parts of a project while always keeping in mind the bigger picture. You feel most productive when you’ve done your research.
• 4.
  Spontaneous

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  Although it might sound counterintuitive, your productivity type is Spontaneous! You gravitate towards flexible and/or fast-paced work environments (e.g. startups), as well as situations that require you to think on your feet or wear many different hats. People value you for your openness to new ideas and your ability to roll with the punches. In fact, you love a good challenge and your mantra is to "play things by ear.” While you do like having some structure in your work, you dread feeling stifled. You prefer not to stay in the same environment for extended periods of time and enjoy moving around. For spontaneous folks like yourself, putting your “nose to the grindstone” doesn't equate to sitting at a desk for hours. Doing so will only kill your creativity.