What's your attitude to ageing?

You bump into a friend from school who is very successful. You think:

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What an inspiration, I’m going to try harder
I’m such a loser
Good for her
I could never have done that

When you’re in competition with others you feel:

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Desperate to win
Doubtful of your abilities
Guilty
Debilitated

You tend to:

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Seek the support of others
Be your own worst critic
Be supportive of others
Fear the criticism of others

When you accomplish something you:

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Celebrate, knowing that you’ve earned it
Thank your lucky stars
Worry about the impact it has on others
Fear the costs outweigh the rewards

You most lack:

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Time
Confidence
Ambition
Trust

You see yourself as:

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Self-disciplined
Anxious about living up to your potential
Adaptable
Unconventional

The notion of changing careers makes you think:

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About logistics and planning
You wouldn’t know where to begin
That you wouldn’t want to abandon your other responsibilities
That you’re not sure what you really want

Your parents:

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Were always proud of you
Didn’t take much notice of you
Were concerned about the impression you made
Were critical of you

You most often:

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Are working towards something
Struggle to get ideas off the ground
Follow the lead of others
Don’t know where you’re going

When things don’t turn out as you had hoped you:

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Dust yourself down and carry on
Fall into self-loathing
Try to make sure that everyone else is all right
Panic

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What’s your attitude to ageing?

You bump into a friend from school who is very successful. You think:

When you’re in competition with others you feel:

You tend to:

When you accomplish something you:

You most lack:

You see yourself as:

The notion of changing careers makes you think:

Your parents:

You most often:

When things don’t turn out as you had hoped you:

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Personality Test

You bump into a friend from school who is very successful. You think:

When you’re in competition with others you feel:

You tend to:

When you accomplish something you:

You most lack:

You see yourself as:

The notion of changing careers makes you think:

Your parents:

You most often:

When things don’t turn out as you had hoped you: