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Success Likelihood Test

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Are you likely to succeed in your goals?

Success requires a person to harness their full potential. It also means having the confidence to overcome obstacles. Fearing failure or success can impede progress, but giving your goals all your effort can lead to triumph. See where you fall on this success likelihood scale

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Strongly Agree

Agree

• I set clear goals for myself.
  
  

0

Disagree

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Agree

• I persevere to achieve my goals.
  
  

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Agree

• I am motivated.
  
  

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Agree

• Challenging situations do not deter me.
  
  

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Agree

• I overcome setbacks.
  
  

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• I have a hard time bouncing back from failure.
  
  

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• I prioritize my tasks efficiently.
  
  

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• I like learning new skills.
  
  

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Agree

• I seek out growth opportunities.
  
  

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• I have good decision-making skills.
  
  

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• I can adapt to change in dynamic environments.
  
  

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• I can delay gratification for long-term goals.
  
  

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• I communicate with others well.
  
  

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• I maintain a positive attitude in difficult circumstances.
  
  

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• I take responsibility for my actions.
  
  

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• I learn from my mistakes.
  
  

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• I mostly stay calm under pressure.
  
  

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1

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Agree

• I am assertive in expressing my needs.
  
  

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Agree

• I build strong relationships with others.
  
  

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• I can find creative solutions to problems.
  
  

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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to explore their likelihood for success. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

If you think you struggle with reaching success, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

Predicting academic success in higher education: literature review and best practices. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education volume. E. Alyahyan, D. Düştegör, et al.

Exploring Personality Traits and Dimensions of Success. North American Journal of Psychology. A. Goodwin, M. Russell, et al.

Personality and Career Success: Concurrent and Longitudinal Relations. European Journal of Personality. A. Sutin, P. Costa, et al.

Self-Esteem and Earnings. Journal of Economic Psychology. F. Drago

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• Do You Still Believe These Myths About The Mind?
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