Quiz. Your True Motivation

When we wake up every day at seven in the morning for work, we rarely question our reasons for doing this.

Yet, something compels us to rise at the crack of dawn, commute across town to the office, and spend more time there than with our loved ones. What motivates us? Is it solely about money? Perhaps, but perhaps not. Understanding your motivation is key to achieving your goals. Nevertheless, getting out of bed at 7 AM is much easier when you know why you are doing it.

Let us finally uncover the truth! This will help you clearly define your goals. What if, instead of yearning for a luxurious seaside home, you actually seek tranquillity? Or perhaps it is the applause and recognition that will warm your heart for a lifetime, rendering a mere £1000 prize insignificant. Complete this nine-question quiz, and you shall discover what you genuinely need to enhance your productivity!

So, you are working to…

What do you do first when your salary lands in your bank account?

I order food deliveries, dine at a restaurant, and purchase the entire basket of items I have set aside in the marketplace
I cover my utility bills and stock the fridge with food
I pay for all my subscriptions and season tickets or set some money aside for a future trip

When you're sure that your project broke every record at work and impressed your management, you're eager for...

Your boss to approach you and declare that you're outstanding (it would be appreciated if they said this loudly or during a meeting)
A bonus to be paid into your bank account
Receiving an upcoming project to work on, which is even more substantial and more promising

What profession did you dream of having when you were a child?

Creative careers like acting, painting, or ballet dancing
Exciting careers like archaeology, firefighting, or treasure hunting. Anything that provides me with an adventure
Honourable professions, including roles like a doctor, veterinarian, or scientist

You're more inclined to attend an event you’d rather skip (particularly on a rainy day, ugh!) if there's...

Tasty food! Why not?
Friends and intriguing new contacts
The chance to take the stage and speak about yourself

Another company competing with your current employer has extended a job offer to you. You will only accept the position if they...

Offer you at least double your current salary
Provide you with more opportunities and tools for your professional development
Offer additional daily benefits, such as a gym membership for your entire family

You're unwell, but you have an important project deadline. How will you handle this situation?

I'll work from home
I'll delegate my tasks to my colleagues, and they'll take care of it
I'll take some paracetamol and push through. What else can I do? Hopefully, I'll be properly appreciated for this later

How would you respond if you lost your job tomorrow?

How could this happen? How am I meant to support my family? They should have warned me about something like this!
Well, what a bunch of fools. They'll come to realise what they've lost
It's such a shame. I was genuinely passionate about their company and truly wanted to help them become market leaders…

What aspect of your job frustrates you the most?

The strict and tight deadlines
A lack of clarity regarding the purpose of my tasks and the benefits they provide
The constant need to coordinate, discuss, and negotiate with others

You feel envious when…

A colleague or boss praises another colleague, highlighting their talent
A family you know spends the winter in Thailand or the entire summer by the ocean
A colleague gets the chance to attend an amazing conference in Paris