A reflection tool from The Pattern Method™

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Quiz Questions

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1.Where your ideas go before the work begins: When I'm starting something new...
- A.
  I make a plan before I do anything else.
- B.
  I check who’s depending on me before I decide.
- C.
  I think about how it’ll affect people involved.
- D.
  I refine the concept until it feels flawless.
- E.
  I’m flooded with ideas and want to try them all.
- F.
  I dive straight in and figure it out later.
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2.What you reach for when pressure hits: When things get stressful...
- A.
  I take responsibility for everyone and everything.
- B.
  I reorganise my plans or to-do lists to feel in control.
- C.
  I focus on helping others instead of myself.
- D.
  I get stuck tweaking details or reworking the same thing.
- E.
  I throw myself into new ideas or side projects.
- F.
  I keep going, even when I know I’m close to burning out.
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3. What success feels like on the inside: When I feel proud of my work…
- A.
  It’s because it met my own high standards.
- B.
  It’s because I created something original.
- C.
  It’s because I kept things stable and steady.
- D.
  It’s because people appreciated what I did.
- E.
  It’s because I took bold, fast action.
- F.
  It’s because everything went according to plan.
4.
4.What takes the wheel when drive disappears: When I lose momentum…
- A.
  I tell myself it’s not good enough to share yet.
- B.
  I feel guilty that I’m letting people down.
- C.
  I overcompensate and push too hard.
- D.
  I get bored and want to start something new.
- E.
  I take on more, hoping it’ll help things feel stable again.
- F.
  I wait until I feel “ready” again.
5.
5. How you show up for others: When people ask for my help…
- A.
  I create a process or plan.
- B.
  I brainstorm possibilities for them.
- C.
  I make sure everything is covered so no one drops the ball.
- D.
  I perfect the output before sharing it.
- E.
  I jump straight into action.
- F.
  I listen deeply and want to ease their stress.
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6. The version of progress that feels most like you: When I think about success, I picture...
- A.
  Creative freedom and fresh ideas flowing.
- B.
  Everything running smoothly and predictably.
- C.
  Deep trust and meaningful relationships.
- D.
  Mastery, quality, and respect for my craft.
- E.
  Fast progress, visibility, and impact.
- F.
  Security, stability, and calm confidence.
7.
7. What’s been running the show lately: This week, I’ve mostly been...
- A.
  Holding it all together for everyone
- B.
  Organising systems and plans
- C.
  Chasing a goal at full speed
- D.
  Supporting and tuning into others
- E.
  Dreaming up possibilities and new ideas
- F.
  Perfecting something important
8.
8. The pattern I might be overusing: I feel most drained when...
- A.
  I have to depend on anyone else
- B.
  I’m forced to wait, slow down, or pause
- C.
  Things feel out of control or unstructured
- D.
  I’ve been carrying others’ emotions
- E.
  I have to share something unfinished
- F.
  I’m stuck on one thing for too long
9.
9. My blind spot when I’m deep in a pattern: Others would say I’m overdoing it when I...
- A.
  Won’t let anyone else help
- B.
  Say yes even when I don’t have capacity
- C.
  Refuse to share until it’s “perfect”
- D.
  Push through, even when I’m burning out
- E.
  Try to control every outcome
- F.
  Can’t stop jumping to new ideas

Quiz Outcomes

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Architect
You’re not one fixed type — everyone is a blend of patterns that shift depending on energy, pressure, and what life throws at you.The Pattern Finder doesn’t box you in. It reflects your current working rhythm — how you plan, act, and self-protect right now.Below is your Primary Pattern — the energy shaping how you’re working today and the one you default to when under stress.You’re operating from Architect mode — the space of vision, possibility, and future-focused creativity.You see connections others don’t. You imagine what's next. Ideas come fast — and the urge to start something new feels irresistible.What’s working:- You’re excited by fresh starts- You’re thinking big and seeing connections- You feel alive when chasing possibilityWatch for:- Starting ten things, finishing none- Constantly pivoting before momentum can build- Telling yourself something isn’t aligned when it’s actually just uncomfortableTry this:Pick one idea. Give it a 90-day runway. Create a structure that holds it — even if it evolves. Your creativity needs a container to thrive.You don’t need fewer ideas. You need a place to land them.
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Operator
You’re not one fixed type — everyone is a blend of patterns that shift depending on energy, pressure, and what life throws at you.The Pattern Finder doesn’t box you in. It reflects your current working rhythm — how you plan, act, and self-protect right now.Below is your Primary Pattern — the energy shaping how you’re working today and the one you default to when under stress.You're currently in Operator mode – the space of structure, systems, and order.You create clarity where others see chaos. You bring calm to the storm. Right now, you’re craving certainty— and creating it through preparation.What’s working:- You’re organised and intentional- You’re making things real through planning- You feel safest when things are mapped and measurableWatch for:- Rewriting plans instead of taking action- Waiting until you "feel ready"- Over-researching instead of experimentingTry this:Set a timer. Make one decision in 15 minutes. Act before the plan feels perfect. Momentum builds clarity.Control isn’t safety. Confidence is.
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Connector
You’re not one fixed type — everyone is a blend of patterns that shift depending on energy, pressure, and what life throws at you.The Pattern Finder doesn’t box you in. It reflects your current working rhythm — how you plan, act, and self-protect right now.Below is your Primary Pattern — the energy shaping how you’re working today and the one you default to when under stress.You're currently operating from Connector mode – the space of empathy, support, and relationship.You feel everything. You hold space instinctively. You know how to care deeply and communicate clearly.What’s working:- You’re creating trust and loyalty- You’re highly attuned to others’ needs- You’re building meaningful relationshipsWatch for:- Saying yes when you mean maybe- Holding back boundaries to keep the peace- Burning out in silenceTry this:Set one clear boundary this week—especially where your instinct is to say yes. Practice letting people feel disappointed.Boundaries don’t block connection. They sustain it.
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Refiner
You’re not one fixed type — everyone is a blend of patterns that shift depending on energy, pressure, and what life throws at you.The Pattern Finder doesn’t box you in. It reflects your current working rhythm — how you plan, act, and self-protect right now.Below is your Primary Pattern — the energy shaping how you’re working today and the one you default to when under stress.You're currently operating from Refiner mode — the space of precision, quality, and high standards.You hold the bar. You polish what others would publish. You see the details that make something excellent.What’s working:- You’re delivering work that’s thoughtful and refined- You’re raising the quality of everything you touch- You’re earning trust through your standardsWatch for:- Delaying action in the name of perfection- Endless editing- Equating worth with flawlessnessTry this:Publish the 80% version. Set a public deadline. Let your work breathe before it feels perfect.Progress is the new perfection.
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Driver
You’re not one fixed type — everyone is a blend of patterns that shift depending on energy, pressure, and what life throws at you.The Pattern Finder doesn’t box you in. It reflects your current working rhythm — how you plan, act, and self-protect right now.Below is your Primary Pattern — the energy shaping how you’re working today and the one you default to when under stress.You're currently operating from Driver mode — the space of momentum, instinct, and fast progress.You move when others hesitate. You chase energy, build quickly, and create movement through sheer force of will.What’s working:- You’re taking bold, visible action- You’re making fast progress where others stall- You’re leading through energy and motionWatch for:- Burning out from constant output- Mistaking speed for success- Crashing after sprintsTry this:Build in rest as a strategic move, not a reward. Use a timer to bookend your sprints.Pause doesn’t mean stop. It means sustain.
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Anchor
You’re not one fixed type — everyone is a blend of patterns that shift depending on energy, pressure, and what life throws at you.The Pattern Finder doesn’t box you in. It reflects your current working rhythm — how you plan, act, and self-protect right now.Below is your Primary Pattern — the energy shaping how you’re working today and the one you default to when under stress.You're currently operating from Anchor mode — the space of stability, responsibility, and deep care.You’re the reliable one. The steady hand. The person who holds it together when others fall apart.What’s working:- You’re building calm, sustainable progress- You’re consistent and dependable- You’re creating systems others can lean onWatch for:- Carrying too much, too quietly- Avoiding change or risk- Resentment disguised as reliabilityTry this:Name one thing you don’t have to hold. Let someone help — before you burn out.You don’t have to carry it all to be strong.