I am able to translate ideas into concrete tasks and outcomes.
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2. When I am interested in a project, I tend to need less sleep.
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3. I am willing to make sacrifi ces to gain long-term rewards.
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4. Growing up, I was more of a risk-taker than a cautious child.
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5. I often see trends, connections, and patterns that are not
obvious to others.
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6. I have always enjoyed spending much of my time alone.
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7. I have a reputation for being stubborn.
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8. I prefer working with a diffi cult but highly competent person
to working with someone who is congenial but less competent
As a child, I had a paper route, lemonade stand, or other
small enterprise.
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10. I usually keep New Year’s resolutions.
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11. I’m not easily discouraged, and I persist when faced with
major obstacles.
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12. I recover quickly from emotional setbacks.
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13. I would be willing to dip deeply into my “nest egg”—and
possibly lose all I had saved—to go it alone.
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14. I get tired of the same routine day in and day out.
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15. When I want something, I keep the goal clearly in mind