Ten questions. About five minutes. You'll find out where you are on the pioneer path — and where you've been stuck. For each question, choose the answer that's most true right now. Not what you wish were true. Not what you think you should say.
1. There's something at work that's been driving me crazy for a while now.
A.
Not really
B.
Sometimes, but I move past it
C.
Yes, and I think about it often
D.
Yes, and I can't stop thinking about it
2.
2. When I describe what frustrates me, the people around me tend to:
A.
Agree it's annoying and move on
B.
Tell me that's just how things are
C.
Say I'm overthinking it or being negative
D.
Look at me like I'm seeing something they're not
3.
3. When I think about the problem that bothers me most, I'm more likely to ask:
A.
How can I succeed despite it?
B.
How can I work around it?
C.
How can I solve it for myself?
D.
What would it take to fix it for everyone?
4.
4. When I try to picture a different version of how this should work...
A.
I can't picture it at all
B.
I have a feeling, but no clear picture
C.
I can describe pieces of it
D.
I can describe it in detail to someone else
5.
5. If someone challenged me to prove this matters, I could point to:
A.
Just my gut
B.
Stories and examples I've collected
C.
Patterns I've documented or research I've done
D.
A case I could make in a meeting tomorrow
6.
6. I've talked about this idea with:
A.
No one
B.
One trusted person
C.
A handful of people whose opinion I respect
D.
People who could actually help make it happen
7.
7. I know other people who are working on something near this.
A.
I haven't looked
B.
I've heard of one or two
C.
I'm tracking several
D.
I've talked to some of them directly
8.
8. I've found a way to start that doesn't require permission, funding, or a new title.
A.
I'm waiting for the right conditions
B.
I've thought about it but haven't found one
C.
I have an idea for a small first move
D.
I've already started something small
9.
9. In the last 90 days, I've done something concrete about this — sent an email, had a meeting, written something, built something, made an ask.
A.
No
B.
I've thought about it constantly
C.
One small thing
D.
Multiple things
10.
10. The thing actually holding me back right now is:
A.
I'm not sure my frustration is real or just burnout
B.
I can't picture what the alternative looks like
C.
I can't prove it matters to anyone but me
D.
I don't see a way in that doesn't require permission
E.
I see the way in, and I'm hesitant about my next steps
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Pre-Pioneer
Score: 9–17You're Earlier Than You ThinkYour responses suggest you're in the Pre-Pioneer stage.You're noticing something that matters, but the picture isn't fully clear yet. You know something feels off, yet you may still be wondering whether it's simply frustration—or the beginning of something more.That's exactly where many pioneers begin.The important thing isn't having all the answers. It's paying attention to the questions that won't leave you alone.What Happens NextYour Pioneer Assessment is more than a score.During a complimentary Pioneer Conversation, Lynn Miller will help you explore where you're currently getting stuck on the pioneer path and identify your most meaningful next step.
2.
Active Pioneer
Score: 18–27You're an Active PioneerYour responses suggest you're in the Active Pioneer stage.You've moved beyond simply recognizing a problem. You're beginning to imagine what could be different, and you've likely started talking about your ideas or taking small steps toward them.You're making progress.The next challenge isn't whether you're a pioneer.It's discovering what's keeping your momentum from becoming meaningful change.What Happens NextYour assessment identifies where you are on the pioneer path.During a complimentary Pioneer Conversation, Lynn Miller will help uncover where you're currently getting stuck and what your next step should be.
3.
Ready to Move
Score: 28–36You're Ready to MoveYour responses suggest you're in the Ready to Move stage.You've done much of the internal work. You can clearly see the opportunity, you've already taken meaningful action, and you're ready for deeper conversations about bringing your ideas into the world.You don't need more inspiration.You need thoughtful partnership.What Happens NextYour assessment shows you're ready for the next stage.During a complimentary Pioneer Conversation, Lynn Miller will help identify what's standing between where you are today and the impact you're ready to make.
