High-Value Man Test

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 receive negative feedback on your work. Do you...

A) Ignore it and continue as usual. B) Reflect on it and seek ways to improve. C) Take it personally and get defensive. D) Ask for clarification and create a plan for growth.

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 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.

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’ve set a goal to improve your fitness, but a friend invites you out for drinks when you had planned to work out. Do you...

A) Join them but reschedule your workout. B) Skip the workout entirely. C) Stick to your plan and work out. D) Try to convince them to work out with you.

You’re passed over for a promotion you were confident you’d get. Do you...

A) Accept it and start looking for another job. B) Ask for feedback and work to improve. C) Become bitter and stop putting in effort. D) Confront your manager about the decision.

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 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 and your partner disagree about finances. Do you...

A) Shut down the conversation to avoid arguing. B) Listen to their perspective and find a compromise. C) Stick firmly to your viewpoint without budging. D) Ask for outside help, like a financial advisor.

You’re working on a group project, and someone’s idea is flawed. Do you...

A) Point out the flaws without offering a solution. B) Offer constructive feedback and suggest alternatives. C) Ignore it and let the idea move forward. D) Take over the project and implement your ideas instead.

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.

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 you made a mistake at work that caused delays. Do you...

A) Cover it up and hope no one notices. B) Admit it immediately and offer solutions. C) Wait until someone brings it up before addressing it. D) Blame external factors to explain the mistake.

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.

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.

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 at a party, and someone insults you in front of others. Do you...

A) Insult them back immediately. B) Ignore them and focus on enjoying the event. C) Pull them aside to discuss the issue. D) Leave the party to avoid further conflict.

You discover a coworker has taken credit for your idea. Do you...

A) Confront them privately and ask for acknowledgment. B) Let it go to avoid conflict. C) Speak up about it in front of others. D) Plan to subtly discredit them later.

You feel overwhelmed with work and haven’t had time to eat well or exercise. Do you...

A) Push through, telling yourself you’ll make time later. B) Prioritize your health, even if it means reducing work commitments. C) Ignore your health until the workload eases. D) Set small health goals to fit into your schedule.