Do you have an entrepreneurial personality? Do you have the right mindset and leadership style? This personality quiz helps you determine where you fit into entrepreneurship and whether starting a business is right for you. Scroll down to take our simple entrepreneur quiz and see!
Psychology of the entrepreneur
People often wonder if they will succeed as an entrepreneur. After all, startups are not for the faint of heart. It takes more than a good business idea to succeed in a startup. It needs courage. Passion. A positive, positive attitude. This is where a quiz for entrepreneurs comes in.
The simple fact is that not all of us have an entrepreneurial personality. What happens if it turns out that you are one of those people who are NOT suited to starting a business? This doesn’t mean you can’t succeed in life. Perhaps it would be better for you to follow a different career path.
Many people prefer to know what they are good at up front before spending a lot of time pursuing a career. And that’s the idea behind this entrepreneur quiz. Based on two decades of experience building and running small businesses, we wanted to illustrate how entrepreneurs think and what motivates them. The questions below help you put yourself in the shoes of a startup entrepreneur for a few short minutes. A score of 70% or above is good.
Entrepreneur quiz
Results
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#1. The following comes closest to describing my ideal work day:
Of course, entrepreneurs waste time sometimes, just like everyone else. And they sometimes leave work earlier than expected, especially if the work bores them.
But here’s the difference. Entrepreneurs find something they love and throw themselves fully into their work. They are motivated by dreams and goals. Work is like play for an entrepreneur when it’s something they’re passionate about. And they derive deep satisfaction from their achievements.
#2. When there is a big challenge at work, I am more likely to:
Successful entrepreneurs are self-reliant. They don’t wait for someone else to tell them what to do. On the contrary, when you are an entrepreneur, you have a team and clients who look to YOU for advice on what to do.
You can’t let stress take over you. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed at first by a large challenge. But entrepreneurs take a deep breath, apply their creativity and start finding solutions.
#3. Problems make me want to solve them!
Your first reaction to a problem may not be enthusiasm. Entrepreneurs feel fear, anxiety, annoyance, and other emotions like everyone else.
But it’s what entrepreneurs do next that sets them apart. Successful entrepreneurs know that they must quickly overcome their negative feelings and start trying to solve problems. Ultimately, they are excited by the challenge of finding a solution.
Problem solving is the essence of entrepreneurship.
#4. I am at my best when:
If you want things to be predictable and never change, then starting a business will be your worst nightmare! Because nothing stays the same in a startup. Startups are for people who like variety and change.
#5. If I didn’t know where my next salary would come from, I:
This question is one of the most important in this entrepreneur quiz. It highlights essential attitudes towards money as a practical reality.
Entrepreneurs worry about money like everyone else. The difference is that they know that in a startup, no one gets a salary unless and until they make sales. They replace worry with action.
Entrepreneurs are also pragmatic and have a healthy respect for money. They are aware of being paid. For what? Because they know it takes money to run a business.
You may not aspire to become the richest person in your town. But ultimately, you have to make enough money to stay in business.
#6. The following best describes my attitude towards customers:
Startup founders don’t hate customers. They understand that without customers, there would be no business.
Even introverted startup founders know that customer satisfaction is key. Ultimately, most founders embrace the opportunity to learn from customers, even if it’s sometimes painful to hear from unhappy customers.
#7. If an angry customer left a negative review online, my reaction would be:
Does anyone like receiving negative reviews? Of course not! In fact, as a business owner, you might feel like the review was unfair or incorrect.
But smart owners put their business and their personal feelings first. They know the power of online reviews. They don’t give in to emotional outbursts, no matter how satisfying they may be for a day or two.
#8. As an entrepreneur, if the bank told me “no” to a business loan, I:
Are you ready to invest your personal money in your business? Most entrepreneurs do this. And they don’t take “no” for an answer. They keep trying and finding another way. It is a key element of the personality of an entrepreneur.
#9. If my startup’s trash needed emptying and I didn’t have money to hire staff, I would:
Entrepreneurs know that tasks like emptying the trash are a small price to pay for being a founder. They don’t always like it. And they can quickly try to get to a point where they can hire someone to do it for them.
But they understand “first of all”. First, they need to get their business off the ground and bring in money. Then, and only then, would they hire a service to empty the trash.
They make good choices about where to spend their limited startup funds. They don’t go into debt for unimportant things.
#ten. I look forward to getting to work in the morning when it’s something I love.
Startup founders are excited about their dreams! And their business is their dream.
Founders often say they love their company. So it’s no surprise that they look forward to diving into something they love every morning. They are so full of enthusiasm that they can’t get started on their activities quickly enough.
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