WORK DNA QUIZ:
CORPORATE VS ENTREPRENEUR
A self-reflection tool to discover whether your natural tendencies lean towards corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, or a hybrid path.
INSTRUCTIONS
Rate each statement 1 (Not me at all) → 5 (That’s so me!).
At the end, add up your scores per category to see your tendencies.
Money & Stability
– I value the security of a steady paycheck and benefits.
– I have family/dependents, so stability matters right now.
– My current relationship with money feels more like managing survival.
– I can take small, consistent steps toward financial freedom.
– I can imagine big picture wealth creation even if I start small.
Total: 0
Society & Family Expectations
– My family/support system would prefer me in a stable, secure career.
– I feel crippled by the fear of looking stupid or what people will say.
– I sometimes fear success because it may change how others see me.
– I thrive when I have organizational support and networks to lean on.
– I build my own circles of support rather than depending on organization.
Total: 0
Risk & Autonomy
– I am comfortable with risk and uncertainty.
– I prefer to figure things out on the go, even if it’s messy.
– I don’t mind looking foolish in the short term for innovation.
– I crave autonomy — I want to make my own decisions.
– I’m okay being alone and can thrive in chaos.
Total: 0
Mindset & Growth
– I often get caught in constant comparison with peers.
– I can be a perfectionist, which makes me hesitate.
– I tend to over-worry about making the wrong move.
– Personal development is non-negotiable for me.
– I enjoy reading, listening, or studying founder stories.
Total: 0
Safety & Structure
– I thrive in well-established systems and structures.
– I’d rather avoid chaos and unpredictability.
– I prefer a 9–5 schedule to balance rest and work.
– I need a fixed office environment to thrive.
Total: 0
Legacy & Impact
– I want to leave a legacy within my company or industry.
– I want to build my own legacy through creation.
– I like being responsible for vision and strategy.
– I am motivated by ownership, not just salary.
Total: 0
| Category | Qs | Max | Yours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money & Stability | Q1–5 | 25 | 0 |
| Society & Family | Q6–10 | 25 | 0 |
| Risk & Autonomy | Q11–15 | 25 | 0 |
| Mindset & Growth | Q16–20 | 25 | 0 |
| Safety & Structure | Q21–24 | 20 | 0 |
| Legacy & Impact | Q25–28 | 20 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 140 | 0 |
Results
Reflection Prompts
- – Do I see money as freedom or safety?
- – What’s my WHY right now?
- – If I were a brand, what would I call myself?
- – What does your lifestyle look like?