What is your productivity style?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How do you feel when you walk into your office in the morning?
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- A.
  Overwhelmed. My desk is driving me crazy. There's too much to do, and I often don't know where to start.
- B.
  Hopeful. I know what my goals are and what I need to accomplish, even if it's challenging sometimes.
- C.
  Excited. I love what I do, I spend the majority of my day doing exactly that... and I'm well-paid for it.
2.
Which is most like you when it comes to getting important things done in your business?
- A.
  I wake up each morning not quite sure what I should be doing that day. I'm busy, but I'm not really moving my business forward the way I want.
- B.
  I start the day with a plan, but find myself getting distracted throughout the day and often don't end up getting the important things done.
- C.
  I decide on the 1-3 most important things I want to get done that day, and then I do them.
3.
How do you handle email?
- A.
  I'm flooded with emails and I have a tough time keeping up.
- B.
  I've tried different ways to handle my inbox and I've implemented some things, but I just haven't found a system yet that I like using.
- C.
  I've got a great system for email that helps me feel on top of things!
4.
How do you manage your time?
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- A.
  I'm busy all day; I don't know where the time goes. I'm a go-with-the-flow person, and hate feeling constrained by a schedule.
- B.
  I do use my calendar and planner, but the day often runs away from me. As much as I try to plan, at the end of the day I often wonder what happened.
- C.
  I have plenty of time to get what I want done; I rarely hear myself say things like “I’m too busy” or “I don’t have enough time.”
5.
What's your decision-making style?
- A.
  I often put off making decisions; I don't want to mess up or regret my decision.
- B.
  I spend a lot of time writing up pros and cons before I make decisions.
- C.
  I trust myself to make decisions quickly and easily. I know that I can always change my mind later if things don't work out as expected.
6.
How clear are you about your business vision and/or goals?
- A.
  I'm having trouble getting clear about what I want and where I'm going.
- B.
  I am fairly clear, although I change my mind from time to time.
- C.
  I know exactly where my business is going, and I'm on track to get there.
7.
How well do you manage your energy?
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- A.
  Manage my energy?
- B.
  I have a hard time saying no to things which can lead to feelings of burnout.
- C.
  I make sure to do things I love every day and say no to things that cause me stress.
8.
How do you handle procrastination?
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- A.
  I often procrastinate tasks that feel hard, uncomfortable, or that I don't want to do... before I even realize it, I'm looking to see what's happening on Instagram or checking my email.
- B.
  I know what I need to do, and if I have to, I can make myself do it. But it feels like forcing myself; I'd like to find an easier way.
- C.
  I know that achieving my business goals often means moving outside of my comfort zone, so I've gotten better and better at doing things that scare me.
9.
How do you feel at the end of your workday?
- A.
  Exhausted and overwhelmed... I was busy all day, but I couldn't tell you what I actually got done. I'm not really sure if I'm doing the right things.
- B.
  Frustrated... I had things I needed to get done, but had too many distractions that showed up. I know where I'm headed, but not sure I'm getting there.
- C.
  Satisfied and on track!
10.
How happy are you with your business profit?
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- A.
  I'm working too hard with not enough to show for it.
- B.
  I'm making money in my business, but I'm working harder than I want to.
- C.
  Yay! I'm achieving my revenue and profit goals. Now I want to make it even easier.
11.
What percentage of your workday do you spend doing things you love AND that bring you the results you want?
- A.
  I spend about 20% of my time doing things I love, and the rest of my time I’m dealing with all the other things that come up.
- B.
  I spend about 50% of my time doing things I love. I’d like my results to be better.
- C.
  I spend 80% or more of my time doing things I love, and I’m getting great results.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Independent
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You are independent and you love exploring; you want to be yourself and learn about the world. You’re endlessly curious, and you definitely don’t want to feel fenced in. You have passion for what you do, and you want to make a real difference with your clients; you’re not interested in “surface” results. At times you feel overwhelmed by all the tasks on your plate and you find it easy to get distracted by new and exciting opportunities. Filter decisions against your business mission in order to optimize productivity and stay on track.
2.
The Artisan
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You’re smart, motivated, and good at what you do. You're here to create the opportunity for transformation for your clients, and they love you! You are intentional, thoughtful, and you deeply desire creating something of lasting value with your work. Sometimes your desire to create value can keep you from progressing quickly towards your goals.
3.
The Organizer
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You are a powerhouse: confident, focused, and masterful at what you do. You’re already organized and structured, and you have many/most of your systems in place. You love feeling on top of things and in control, and you’ve set up your life and work to reflect those values. You have ambition and a desire to build a strong business. Your clients love your accountability and your commitment to excellence.

What is your productivity style?

It's not a matter of if your productivity affects your bottom line, it's a matter of how it's going to affect it.

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