What’s Your Adaptability Quotient (AQ)?

How adaptable are you in our fast-changing world?

Make note of the number that best reflects your answer to each question. See below for scoring.

1. I consider myself solely responsible for my financial welfare.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
2. I use everyday events in my life as opportunities for personal transformation.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
3. I offer value and benefit to the people who support me in my endeavors and projects.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
4. I place a high value on my reputation.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
5. I actively engage with people who do things for me, such as teachers, coworkers, clerks, etc.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
6. I welcome feedback and constructive criticism.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
7. I expect others to keep their word, and they can expect the same from me.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
8. I have a good understanding of my talents and my limitations.
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
9. Others consider me fun to be around. 
   
   1. 1-Never
   2. 2-Seldom
   3. 3-Sometimes
   4. 4-Fairly Often
   5. 5-Always
10. I take responsibility for my own happiness. 
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always
11. I am a role model who is admired and emulated by others.
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always
12. I know what I want out of life and I consciously pursue it.
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always
13. I know how to motivate myself and I get things done.
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always
14. I read, attend classes and workshops, or do other enriching activities to stay smart and up-to-date.
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always
15. I accept and make the best of situations that are out of my control.
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always
16. I am often grateful and I express thanks to others frequently.
    
    1. 1-Never
    2. 2-Seldom
    3. 3-Sometimes
    4. 4-Fairly Often
    5. 5-Always

Scoring:

Add up your circled answers, and multiply that sum by two.

130-160

AQ = Genius. Congratulations! People admire you for your energy, resilience, competence, reliability, likeability, and independence. Your success is hard earned, and you never stop working to improve your relationships with everyone you come in contact with. Because of your commitment to self-improvement, you can practically create your own life. You are the ultimate free agent, which makes you a keeper in any situation, whether it’s work or love. Make work-life balance a priority, and continue pursuing your truth.

100-130

AQ = Gifted. You’re in great shape to weather the uncertainty of the future. You demonstrate highly desirable entrepreneurial and social qualities, so you’ll do well with career, love, and family issues. Put renewed effort into strengthening connections with all the people in your life, and you’ll expose yourself to countless hidden opportunities.

70-100

AQ = Average. As is the case with many of us, it’s starting to dawn on you that you can’t absolutely depend on luck or others to pull you through work, family, and relationship challenges. Now is a perfect time to pursue career and personal development, and to figure out what you want to do with your life.

Under 70

AQ = Below average. You could be left behind in our world, where connectedness, strong character, and good values will get you a lot farther than your name, looks, or social class. You may be operating on the old belief that happiness is something you’re owed.