High-Value Man Test

You’re offered a promotion but would have to cut corners on ethics. Do you...

A) Take the promotion and justify your actions later. B) Decline and look for a different path. C) Negotiate for changes to the expectations. D) Accept but try to avoid the unethical tasks.

You’re overwhelmed with commitments but promised to help a friend. Do you...

A) Let them know you can’t help this time. B) Help them half-heartedly while rushing through. C) Ignore their request and hope they manage. D) Cancel other commitments to prioritize them.

You’re the most qualified in the room, but someone else is chosen to lead a project. Do you...

A) Try to undermine their leadership subtly. B) Withdraw your efforts entirely. C) Support the leader and focus on contributing. D) Offer constructive advice without taking over.

You receive an unexpected bonus at work. Do you...

A) Spend it on a big purchase you’ve been eyeing. B) Invest it or save it for future goals. C) Treat your friends and family to a night out. D) Use it without thinking about long-term implications.

You have a busy schedule, and a friend asks for help moving. Do you...

A) Decline and explain your situation honestly. B) Cancel your plans to help them. C) Offer a smaller amount of time you can commit. D) Avoid responding to their request.

Your team is falling behind on a project. Do you...

A) Ask for an extension and let the team sort it out. B) Blame others for their lack of effort. C) Take on the extra work yourself to get it done. D) Delegate tasks clearly and motivate them to meet the deadline.

You’ve been skipping meals due to a busy schedule. Do you...

A) Prioritize healthy snacks and meal prep. B) Ignore it and keep working. C) Order quick, unhealthy takeout. D) Adjust your schedule to prioritize balanced meals.

You’re tempted to buy something expensive that isn’t in your budget. Do you...

A) Save up for it instead. B) Use credit and worry about payments later. C) Skip it completely and reevaluate if you really need it. D) Buy it now and adjust your budget later.

You’re running late for an appointment. Do you...

A) Rush dangerously to get there. B) Cancel without explanation. C) Inform them you’ll be late and drive safely. D) Arrive late and act as if nothing happened.

You’re praised for a major accomplishment. Do you...

A) Downplay your role to seem humble. B) Brag about it to others. C) Accept the praise and move on. D) Acknowledge the praise and credit others who helped.

A friend achieves something you wanted. Do you...

A) Congratulate them and focus on your own growth. B) Feel bitter but keep it to yourself. C) Try to one-up their accomplishment. D) Ignore their achievement entirely.

A stranger asks you for money at a gas station. Do you...

A) Give them cash without question. B) Offer to pay for their gas directly. C) Refuse and walk away. D) Ask for more details before deciding.

You overhear a coworker being criticized harshly by a manager. Do you...

A) Step in and defend them publicly. B) Comfort them privately afterward. C) Stay silent to avoid involvement. D) Agree with the manager to avoid being targeted.

A friend is upset and comes to you for advice, but they seem resistant to your suggestions. Do you...

A) Get frustrated and tell them to figure it out themselves. B) Listen patiently and offer empathy, even if they don’t take your advice. C) Keep suggesting solutions until they agree. D) Change the subject to lighten the mood.

You have a disagreement with a colleague. Do you...

A) Avoid the person entirely. B) Discuss it calmly to find a solution. C) Involve your manager immediately. D) Argue until they agree with you.

Your boss asks you to cover up a mistake to avoid consequences. Do you...

A) Refuse and suggest taking accountability instead. B) Agree reluctantly to keep your job. C) Agree without hesitation to stay on their good side. D) Pretend to agree but report it anonymously later.

A close friend confides in you about a personal struggle. Do you...

A) Brush it off to avoid emotional discomfort. B) Share similar struggles to relate to them. C) Offer solutions to their problem. D) Listen without judgment and offer support.

You realize a close friend has beliefs that clash with your values. Do you...

A) Pretend to agree to avoid confrontation. B) Respectfully express your differing views. C) End the friendship immediately. D) Distance yourself without addressing the issue.

Your partner shares a concern about your relationship. Do you...

A) Dismiss it as an overreaction. B) Listen carefully and address their concern. C) Defend yourself without considering their perspective. D) Avoid the conversation until later.

A friend helps you with an important task. Do you...

A) Assume they did it because they had to. B) Thank them and buy them a small gift of appreciation. C) Say thanks casually and move on. D) Thank them sincerely and offer to return the favor.