MI-MN Level Descriptors

About this documentThis document contains descriptors related to individuals’ scores on the Multiple Natures Test. For each of the Multiple Intelligences and Multiple Natures, test-takers receive a score on a scale of 1-10, along with a paragraph description of what their score means. The scores are divided into five categories or ranges:

8.5—10 High7—8 Medium High5—6.5 Medium3.5—4.5 Medium Low0—3 Low

Each descriptive paragraph takes into consideration the definitions and extended descriptions of the Multiple Intelligences and Multiple Natures the MI-MN Rubrics

How to use this documentYou can use this document while working clients to help establish the accuracy of their MI and MN scores. While going through

Gross Bodily Intelligence8.5-10 (High)When it comes to activities that engage your body, you look forward to them with great anticipation. With little energy or preparation, you can jump right into sports or physical activity and demonstrate excellence. When you are doing bodily things, you feel totally natural and at ease, and you can remember feeling this way almost all your life in just about every situation where you had to make use of your body. You could easily do a type of work that made use of your body because it comes so naturally and it gives you so much energy.

7-8 (Medium High)When it comes to activities that engage your body, you can do them quite naturally. You can get absorbed in them with a little effort. You tend to learn quickly if you have to learn new sports or physical games, and you are self-motivated to do so. With only a little preparation you could demonstrate some pretty good skills in a variety of areas. If you had to make something physical part of your day-to-day work, you could do so, though if you had to do it all the time, it could take a little energy away from you. You have likely gotten compliments about activities in this realm when you've focused intently and worked hard at it.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to activities related to your body, you do OK--neither do you do too well, nor too poorly. If you make a good deal of effort, you could get into sports or physical endeavors, and even demonstrate some competence here and there, however it will only be like this in some circumstances. You'd need to motivate yourself quite a bit to get into such activities, and you would likely be modest about the gains you'd make and your performance. After some time, you'd surely want to take a break to do something that comes more naturally.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)When it comes to activities related to your body, you typically find yourself performing below average. It's challenging for you to get into sports and similar activities, as they tend to take away energy from you, and there are little returns in this area compared to the energy you invest. It would require a lot of preparation for you to demonstrate even a low level of performance. Doing work that requires significant use of your body might not be the best option, as it would likely prove to be a significant challenge.

0-3 (Low)Physical type of activities are just not your cup of tea. You find it very hard to get yourself motivated to get into them, and when you do, you find it even harder to stay there. Being involved in sports or other similar activities take a lot of energy away from you and when you do them you feel very unnatural. There's no way you could make activities that revolve around this ability part of your professional activities. You've been like this as long as you can remember, and have few examples or memories of praise for activities done in this space.

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Fine Bodily Intelligence8.5-10 (High)Your hands are steady and reliable in everything you do. Sometimes they feel as though they have a mind of their own. Your fingers are nimble and competent--even when you're not paying attention. You can do manual-related activities for very long periods of time, and when you do, you are sure to get compliments for whatever you are doing or creating. This is true in just about every situation where you engage them--and has been like that for as long as you can remember. You get energized from using your hands and could easily do work that makes use of them extensively.

7-8 (Medium High)You make use of your hands quite naturally--with a bit of focus, you can do excellent work with them making very few mistakes along with way. Your fingers have tended to be reliable since you were a child, and in most situations, they have performed to help you achieve different types of things. You only need a little motivation to get into activities that use your manual dexterity, and when you do, you get energy from using them. If you wanted, you could do work that would make use of them, though perhaps not all the time.

5-6.5 (Medium)Your manual dexterity is about average--neither very weak nor very strong. When it comes to using your hands, you would need to focus quite a bit and do a lot of preparation to use them skillfully. And even then, you'd be worried about making mistakes. Even if you make an effort, your fingers don't always obey your commands. If you think back, you can't really remember too many times where your hands were star performers. Manual things just don't come so naturally. While you could use your hands a little bit in your work, you might find it very challenging to make them the center of your activities.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)You can only work for short periods of time with your hands as they require quite a bit of focus and energy to get them to do what you want them to do. It's hard for you to get absorbed into manual activity as it doesn't come naturally to you. You rarely hear compliments for things that require a lot of dexterity, and even when you make your best effort, you make only modest progress. You tend to void hands-on type of work, and you'd far prefer to do things that make use of your other abilities.

0-3 (Low)No matter how hard you try, your hands never seem to respond the way that you'd like them to. You find it challenging--and even frustrating--to do activities that require good dexterity. Even if you put all your attention on it, you'd still find it hard to get results from your manual efforts. There's no way you would want to rely on your digits for the mainstay of your work as using them drains your batteries so much. You'd be much happier making use of other abilities that come to you more easily.

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Interpersonal Intelligence8.5-10 (High)When you interact with others you easily get absorbed. You need little or no motivation and you can enter into discussions or situations that get you face to face with people. When you're with others, it gives you a lot of energy, and you can spend very long periods of time in the company of others. You are like this in all contexts and get praised frequently for your people skills. You could definitely make interacting with others a very central part of your work activities.

7-8 (Medium High)You feel you are pretty adept at interacting with others. You can easily get absorbed in conversations or spending time with friends, colleagues--and even strangers. And you can do so for a pretty long time. For the most part, people energize you, and you feel natural in their company. At the same time, you don't see yourself totally as a people person. You do like to spend time away from others. You could definitely make interpersonal interaction a strong part of your work--provided there were some other things to support it.

5-6.5 (Medium)You feel ambivalent about spending time with others--if they are there, it's OK, and if not, it's also OK. Being in their company can take a bit of energy and focus--and it's even possible for you to get a little absorbed at times. However, you need some motivation to get deep into conversations or interaction with others. You might get an occasional compliment about your ability to interact with others, but given a choice, you would most likely not make people the central part of your work--at least you would probably not like to do so all the time.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)You're not so much a people person. While you don't mind interacting with others from time to time, you would prefer to spend more time by yourself rather than in others' company. To get connected with people, it takes focus and motivation, and usually winds up taking away quite a bit of energy. You not so likely to get into networking or being a social butterfly and would probably like to avoid too much exposure to people in whatever work you do.

0-3 (Low)You don't like to spend time with others, as you find doing so takes a lot of energy away from you. When you're with people, you find it unnatural or awkward, and have to work very hard just to interact. You've always been like this and are this way in just about every context. You've probably heard others comment about your not being much of a people person, and given the chance to work more by yourself, you'd greatly prefer to do so.

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Logical Intelligence8.5-10 (High)Numbers have always come easy to you. In just about every situation, you mind gravitates towards computations and calculations. You easily get absorbed into manipulating figures--it energizes you. You hardly have to think about it, and you rarely make mistakes when doing math. You're used to hearing compliments about your numerical skills, which you can get into for long periods at a time. You'd find it invigorating to make use of numbers in your daily work--and with good reason--because you're so good at working with them!

7-8 (Medium High)You have a good relationship with numbers. While you don't consider yourself gifted in mathematics, you feel things come pretty easy to you--especially if you make a little effort. You can get absorbed in numerical-related activities, and with some focus can do some impressive work. After all, it gives you energy to do so. You might never have topped your math class, but you have surely earned some accolades along the way. While you might want to make numbers a strong part of your work activity, you might not want to make it the sole focus of your activities.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to math, you consider yourself to be neither good nor bad--just right down the middle. It takes you a good amount of energy and motivation to get focused on the world of numbers, and although you can get into it for a little while, it's not something you can stay into for a long period of time. You likely don't have a history of scoring top marks in math classes, mostly because the amount of time and energy you would need to put into it would be far too much effort. While you would not necessarily be afraid of taking on a math problem, you would surely not want to make numbers the central part of your working activities.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)You have always tended to shy away from working with numbers. It takes you a lot of energy to focus on them, and even when you do, you still feel you cannot totally rely on your numerical abilities. Doing mathematical activities drains your battery significantly. You rarely hear compliments in this area, which has never really been your strong suit. As a result, you've never really been motivated to spend much time doing activities related to numbers. You would surely prefer not to make this area a central part of your work activities.

0-3 (Low)You've never been a numbers person. Somehow, you've always struggled with math, and have found that it takes huge amounts of energy with little results for the effort you make. You find it hard to relate to the numerical world, and find that even when you focus, you still make mistakes. You find it hard to get motivated to do mathematical-related activities, and are sure that you would not like to do similar things as a part of your daily work.

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Linguistic Intelligence8.5-10 (High)You are a person of words. Language has always come easily to you, and you find it easy to get absorbed into writing or speaking. With just a little effort, you learn new vocabulary words easily--and quickly memorize quotes and lyrics. You are highly motivated to engage with language--and can do so for long periods of time with great pleasure. You've surely received plenty of praise from others about your gift for letters in many different situations. You could easily put this ability at the center of your work activities. You rarely make linguistic mistakes and spot mistakes all the time in others' use of language.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a friendly relationship with language. You tend to remember new words, and use them with relative ease, though on occasion you might get tripped up about how to express something the right way. You can spend quite a bit of time engaging your linguistic skills, and tend to see very good returns on your investment. You have the ability to get absorbed in reading, writing, or writing, and can engage your abilities effectively with little preparation. When you focus your efforts, you can express yourself in a manner that draws compliments.

5-6.5 (Medium)You have a mixed relationship with language. There are some occasions where you feel capable of expressing yourself effectively, while there also times you feel language escapes you. Engaging in linguistic activities doesn't come easily, but with some effort you can get absorbed in it, and develop your skills well. While you can't recall facing extreme challenges in your experience with language, you also find it hard to recall having exceptional skills in this area. To make gains with verbal expression requires a lot of focus and effort, and you need a lot of preparation and effort to do a good job.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Language has never been your strong point. You find it difficult to express yourself through words--either spoken or written. It is typically a struggle to find the right word at the right time. When you need to communicate, it requires a considerable amount of energy to convey your ideas effectively. You rarely hear compliments about your linguistic ability. Others frequently point out mistakes in your use of words, grammar, or style. If you make significant, dedicated effort, you do notice some improvement, though it requires quite a bit of energy to get results.

0-3 (Low)Language is something that doesn't come easily to you. You find it extremely difficult to express yourself through words--either spoken or written--and feel that words limit you. In just about every context, even if you make significant effort, you find that you struggle in the world of language. And it's been this way for as long as you can remember. If you make an effort to work with verbal forms of expression, it drains your batteries significantly, with little results to show. You are used to lack-luster feedback when it comes to work in this area.

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Graphic Visual Intelligence8.5-10 (High)You have a deep and intimate relationship with the visual world. Activities such as drawing, coloring, painting, or photography are ones where you can do extraordinary things even with very little effort. You can lose yourself in patterns and details of the things you notice--pictures, photographs, and textile patterns. You have many experiences in your life where your visual skills reached level of excellence, and you've received recognition in terms of others' praise or awards. You feel you could easily put your abilities in this domain in the center of what you do for a living.

7-8 (Medium High)The visual world is an intriguing one for you. You have facility with activities such as drawing, coloring, paining, and photography, and find that when you make an effort, that you can produce things of merit. It does take energy and a little preparation, but in this domain, you learn rather quickly and can get absorbed in design-related activities. While you can quickly reach levels of competence, you find that you need to stay focused to sustain your growth and to avoid making mistakes. You find your skills to be solid here, and you get some compliments from time to time when you exhibit them.

5-6.5 (Medium)You have a mixed relationship with activities related to design, drawing, coloring, painting, and so on. At times you feel you have decent skills in this domain; at other times, you feel as though you just don't have it. Sometimes you can get into sketching something out, and you find it pleasurable, but to bring it to a level of excellence takes quite a bit of effort--often more than you're willing to invest. In order to do work in this area with competence, you need to concentrate heavily, or you're likely to make mistakes.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Your visual skills are not your strongest suit. When it comes to activities such as drawing, coloring, or painting you have a hard time "seeing it". It takes quite a bit of energy and attention to produce something that is good--often more than you are willing to invest. You find it hard to do things related to design, and need to focus intensely to avoid making simple mistakes. You find it hard to get absorbed in these activities as there is little return on your investment in terms of results or others' appreciation for your effort.

0-3 (Low)Your visual skills tend to escape you. Whether it's drawing, coloring, photography, or painting, somehow whatever you intend to convey in this medium rarely comes out the way you intended. To use these skills take a tremendous amount of effort, and you often feel reluctant to engage your abilities here because the return of your investment is so low, and because there aren't accompanying words of praise that could motivate you (in fact you tend to hear the opposite).

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Spatial Visual Intelligence8.5-10 (High)When it comes to the spatial world, you are at home. You have a facility working with things in three dimensions such as sculpting, using maps, and assembling things. Activities such as driving, parking a car, and even packing a suitcase come easily to you, as you have a deep connection with how things move and fit within space. You work well in this area with very little focus or effort and can get absorbed in it for long periods of time. And more, you get energized from it.

7-8 (Medium High)When it comes to the spatial world, you have strong ability. Activities such as driving, using maps and assembling things come somewhat easily to you. You're also quite capable managing things in space--organizing furniture, packing things, and even working with 3-dimensional objects. You can engage in activities of this sort with little push, and can get absorbed easily as well. You learn fairly fast in this domain, though to make significant achievement takes some energy and focus.

5-6.5 (Medium)You have a mixed relationship with spatial activities such as driving, using maps, and assembling things. When you focus carefully on them, you can handle them adequately, however, if devote any less attention than that, you're bound to make mistakes. Parking a car provides a considerable challenge, as does solving 3-dimensional puzzles such as a Rubik's Cube. While you can sometimes find your way with a GPS, you could just as easily get lost.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Spatial activities such as driving, using maps, and assembling things don't resonate so much with you. Parking a car is a challenge that creates some tension, as is solving 3-dimensional puzzles such as a Rubik's Cube. Finding directions without a GPS can be a challenge. You need to expend a lot of energy to achieve things in this domain, and it typically requires a good deal of motivation to get yourself moving with spatial-related activities. It's not necessarily your cup of team though you can get by here with quite a bit of effort.

0-3 (Low)Spatial activities such as driving, using maps, and assembling things don't resonate with you at all. Parking a car is an extreme challenge that creates huge tension, as is solving 3-dimensional puzzles such as a Rubik's Cube. Finding directions--even with a GPS--is equally as hard. In order to assemble something such as furniture would take an extreme amount of focus and tremendous effort, which, even with all that work, still might not result in success. Somehow this is not an area that you feel natural in.

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Musical Intelligence8.5-10 (High)You have an extremely strong connection to musical things. You can learn a new instrument or a song with little or no effort, and you can engage yourself in music-related activities for very long periods of time without getting bored. Wherever you look you see music and you usually have songs playing in your head as you go about your day. Whether it’s a formal performance or something impromptu, you are used to people praising you for your musical skills--and you always have. If you wanted, you could surely make music a central part of your professional work.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a strong connection to musical things. You can learn a new instrument or song with just a little effort, and you can engage in music-related activities for periods of time without getting bored. Sometimes you might need some motivation to get started, but once you do, you find it a pleasurable space to be in. While you might not possess extremely high skills, if you focus on music-related tasks, you make fairly quick progress. If you chose to incorporate this ability in your main line of work, it would demand a good deal of attention to excel with it.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to engaging in musical activities, you have some ability. It requires that you focus a lot if you want to achieve something by playing an instrument or singing. Learning in this domain doesn't necessarily come easily, and you would need some motivation and energy to get your musical skills in gear. Although you might have doubts about becoming a professional musician, you can see a place where musical activities can revitalize you on occasion.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Music hasn't necessarily been a strong point for you in your scheme of things. However, it has a role to play. To write or perform a song would require quite a bit of preparation and the results might be modest. Still, if you put enough time it, you could just about pull it off. It takes a lot of energy and effort to get yourself focused in this domain, as well as quite a bit of motivation. It is unlikely that you would make use of musical activities as your main area of work, however there are surely ways to incorporate it in your life on occasion where it will nourish you.

0-3 (Low)Music is just not your strong suit. When it comes to keeping beat, you find it hard to maintain a steady rhythm. And when it comes to singing or playing in tune, you have a hard time hearing when you or others are off. Even when you spend a lot of energy and time with musical things, the returns on the investment are quite low. You find it a challenge to get into music-related activities and to remain focused on them for any length of time. It tends to take away energy and you'd require a lot of motivation to engage in musical things at all.

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Intrapersonal Intelligence8.5-10 (High)You have a very high ability for self-reflection and contemplating the depths of life. Doing so comes naturally to you, and you find that with little or no effort, you can discover fascinating nuances about your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. For you, every context, quote, and interaction is a potential point for understanding yourself, others, and life more deeply. You find it easy to express what's happening inside of you. You are drawn almost magnetically to discussions or topics that deal with personal growth. Getting involved in these activities energizes you, and you could see how skills in this area could be utilized in your key areas of work.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a strong ability for self-reflection and thinking about different aspects of life. Doing so comes somewhat naturally to you, and with a little effort, you can discover fascinating things about your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You are inspired by books and movies that challenge your inner world, and find topics related to personal growth of high interest. While you can surely get immersed in exploring this space, you might wish to give it a break from time to time and focus on other topics. It can definitely energize you, and you could incorporate personal growth as part of your professional activities, though not necessarily to the exclusion of others.

5-6.5 (Medium)You have an ability to explore your inner world, though, it takes an amount of effort to get focused there. You are mildly attracted to topics such as personal growth, and from time to time, find such topics bring you clarity and satisfaction. At the same time, you might not want to engage in self-development topics too much. Getting in and out of such states might require more energy that you're prepared to give. However, with the right situation and dedication you can make reasonable progress along these lines.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)When it comes to exploring your inner world, it takes a good deal of effort to get you focused there. While you are not really attracted to topics such as personal growth, on rare occasion, you find that discussions related to this area can bring some clarity and satisfaction. However, getting into such states requires considerable energy and effort, so you likely engage in them only on occasion. You can understand how some people might find it exhilarating to spend time contemplating their own thoughts, feelings, and emotions, though you don't necessarily share their enthusiasm for it.

0-3 (Low)Exploring your inner world doesn't come easily to you. Topics related to self-development or personal growth do not really get you motivated. As such, you would not likely seek out people or conversations to explore these matters. You would need to make a tremendous effort to delve into points related to the "inner world". Books and videos dedicate to self-help would not be on (or near) the top of your list. Somehow, time spent here doesn't seem to yield significant results.

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Naturalistic Intelligence8.5-10 (High)You are extremely connected to the environment--plants, animals, and the environment. You have developed knowledge and skills that enable you to navigate the natural world in a deeply connected manner. Identifying different species comes easily to you, and spending time with various natural elements energizes and refreshes you. There is little or no effort required for you to get in sync with your environment, and you can quickly focus on it with no special preparation. It is easy to see how performing activities in this area could form a central part to your professional life.

7-8 (Medium High)You are connected to the environment--plants, animals and the various elements around you. You have a decent knowledge about the natural world and have a good knowledge and understanding of various species of flora and fauna. Being outside and being connected to the environment is energizing, and it’s important for you to connect to some aspect of this world on a regular basis. While you feel strongly about things natural, you wouldn't necessarily want to be engaged with it all the time. If it were to play a role in your professional life, it would be possible as one element, though likely not the main focus.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to nature, you are equivocal--on one hand, you like the outdoors, animals, plants, and so on. At the same time, you wouldn't want to spend too much time in nature-related activities as it could get to be too much. It takes some effort to stop doing other things and to make a connection with flora, fauna, and the creatures around you, but when you do, you find your experience to be generally positive and refreshing. Learning about the environment does not top your list of topics to explore, and you prefer to engage with nature for short periods of time so you can get back to other things.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)When it comes to nature, you don't necessarily jump into action. Whether its activities related to animals, plants, or the great outdoors, you need to make clear and deliberate decisions to engage in them. It just takes a lot of focus and effort to get in sync with natural stuff, and finding that motivation is often a challenge. It can even leave you feeling drained. While you recognize it has a value, experiencing the natural world is something you feel to be best done in small doses. Work activities related to this domain don't figure into your priority list.

0-3 (Low)It requires a lot of effort and energy to connect to the natural world--plants, animals, the environment, and so on. To do so, you would need to focus intently. You don't spend time to notice the nuances of different flora or fauna or creatures around you. They are there, but not part of your scheme of things. On rare occasion, you might make a connection, but it tends to be fleeting. You likely avoid the outdoors and too much interaction with natural things as it demands too much from you.

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Protective Nature8.5-10 (High)You have an extremely strong drive to protect--people, ideas, culture, the environment, and so on. You are driven by a sense of safety, security, and justice. Your energy naturally flows to thoughts and activities that ensure there is harmony and balance in your environment--and even in locales beyond where you live. The pursuit of truth is a great motivator for you, and you delight in conversation or initiatives that get to the bottom of things. It takes little or no effort for you to spot problems and to take action to rectify them--to protect others, stave off danger, and ensure things operate smoothly. This quality can easily play a center role in your livelihood.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a strong drive to protect--people, ideas, culture, the environment, and so on. You have a sense of safety, security and justice. Much of the time your energy flows to thoughts and activities that ensure there is harmony and balance in your environment, and even possibly in other locales as well. You are inspired by the pursuit of truth and keenly engage in conversation or initiatives that get to the bottom of things. You typically spot problems and rectify them as it takes only a little effort to get into action. You like rules and procedures--and also when people follow them. You could make this quality a part of what you do for your livelihood, though might not make it the main part.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to engaging your protective tendencies, you have moderate inspiration to act. Sometimes you feel inspired to ensure that mistakes are rectified, that things aren't wasted, or that justice is served. However, you would likely wait for someone else to take a lead and, in most cases, would support them. While this drive doesn't naturally come on strong, it does surface from time to time. And once you get into it--whether it's preserving something cultural or environmental, you enjoy the process. The challenge is crossing that threshold. Having this quality as part of your work is a possibility, though you might think twice if it were demanded excessively.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)The protective tendency is not something that comes often or easily. On occasion, you encounter situations where something dangerous or wrong arises. Your immediate reaction is to let things slide, not wanting to invest the energy it would require to set things straight. In arguments, if there is a person who is wrong, but ready to argue profusely, you'd find it easier to let them win rather than to make the effort to prove them wrong. And if you spot errors in a document such as a spelling or design mistake, you might say something to an authority, though doing so would almost always be an effort in your mind. It’s likely not a domain you would want to incorporate as a main part of your work activities.

0-3 (Low)You go through life without much concern for following or getting others to follow rules or procedures--a sort of live-and-let-live approach to things. Protests and events that aim to protect the rights of others are not the kinds of programs you would challenge--even though you might believe the causes are valid and important. You'd be a bit more comfortable to be a more casual or distant observer. You might not realize or bother much if things are being wasted (money, materials, or otherwise) and

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would likely not say anything if someone were doing the same or worse. It just takes too much effort to focus on this particular area.

Educative Nature8.5-10 (High)You have an extremely strong tendency to explain things to others in ways they understand. In fact, you can quickly assess what and why others don't get something, and can provide the examples, analogies, and information that enables the lights to go on in others' heads. You instinctively know how to adapt or adjust yourself to their level so they get you. You get a lot of energy from providing instructions, giving feedback, and hoping others improve their performance. You also have a knack for simplifying concepts and getting others to focus on the essentials. This is surely a quality that you could incorporate at the center of what you do.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a tendency to want to explain things to others in ways they can understand. With a little focus, you can figure out what they don’t know and adapt yourself--your language and examples, to make things clear. You find it enjoyable and satisfying when you help someone "get it", and you get energy from situations where you can put your educative capacity to use. You tend to be good at giving feedback and helping others improve their performance. In most cases, you can simplify concepts and get people to focus on the essentials. At the same time, you might not want to be doing such activities extensively or to the exclusion of others.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to educating or training others, you have mixed feelings. Sometimes you find it hard to get into others heads to try to understand what they don't understand. However, when you apply yourself, you can usually figure out how to express things so the other person gets it. You are ready to explain things clearly once or twice. After that, your patience may start to wear thin. Spending time doing activities of this sort is OK in moderation, though too much time engaged in teaching or instruction would likely drain your battery. Applying your Educative Nature is something you might prefer to do occasionally, though not as a mainstay of your work.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Educating or training others is not something that really resonates with you. You find it rather hard to get into others' heads to try to understand what they don't understand. It would take a lot of energy and focus, though you could eventually figure out how to express things in a way that help others understand. When people ask for guidance or clarification, you might immediately think to refer them to someone else. You typically don't offer detailed feedback. This is a quality you might not want to spend a significant amount of your time focusing on for your main course of work compared to other qualities.

0-3 (Low)Educating or training others is something that doesn't resonate with you at all. You find it extremely hard to get into others' heads to understand what they don't understand. It would take a tremendous amount of energy to find ways of expressing things so others can "get it". When people ask for guidance or clarification, you immediately seek out ways to avoid answering, as the energy required to

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do so just seems like too much to expend. You rarely if ever provide detailed feedback to others, and have very little patience to explain things--especially more than once.

Administrative Nature8.5-10 (High)You have an exceptionally strong tendency to organize things and keep stuff in order. From basic things such as your home or work space, to projects and events, you intuitively know how to prioritize, execute, and get things done. You keep on top of everything--even small details, and rarely forget something, and have an excellent capacity to manage time and delegate responsibility. Your mind naturally gravitates toward these kinds of activities and it energizes you to set schedules, create to-do lists, and meet deadlines. You could easily make this domain a central part of your work or life's activities.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a strong tendency to organize things and keep stuff in order. Your home and work area are places that you generally keep neat and tidy. When given projects or events to manage, you can also rise to the occasion to ensure things are structured and planned well. It does take a little effort to get things moving or to sustain such activities for long periods. You're not afraid of schedules, to-do lists, and delegating responsibilities, and you find it pleasurable to meet deadlines. However, you do feel some limits in this area, and would not necessarily enjoy doing administrative activities all the time.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to organizing things, you have a mixed reaction. At times, you can get into the spirit of getting stuff in order--your home or workplace. But at other times you let it slide as it can take quite a bit of energy to get into structuring and keeping track of tasks, people, and things. Deadlines, tasks, and schedules can positively motivate you--but up to a point. You can be forgetful at times and find it challenging to prioritize, multitask, or delegate responsibility. In fact, too much demand for administration can start to burn you out. You feel more likely to get things into order when you have the time to do it and when there's not much else on your plate.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Keeping things in order is something you might appreciate, but find a hard time doing. When tasks or stuff begin to pile up, it can wear you out just thinking about how to get it all done or organized. You prefer to go about things your own way, and only when things start to get out of hand do you muster up the energy to straighten it all out. You can find some small pleasure in establishing some order in your home or office, though you know the next time you do it won't be anytime soon. Multitasking, planning and prioritizing are not your cup of tea, and In your eyes, such tasks would be best taken care of by others so you can focus on other areas you find important and enjoyable.

0-3 (Low)Keeping things organized is not something that resonates with you. Whether its straightening out your room or organizing your schedule, the thought along of getting things in order can drain your battery. It takes a tremendous amount of effort--or an extremely compelling reason--to structure the different aspects of your life. You have your own way of approaching work and life that steers clear of too much structure and order. Planning, prioritizing, and multitasking are surely not activities that resonate with

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you. Even if you like things to be neat, it’s something you would far prefer others do so you can focus on things that are more important to you.

Creative Nature8.5-10 (High)Your creative capacity is enormous. You mind is like a fountain, constantly spewing out ideas and finding new ways of doing things. Activities such as brainstorming or problem solving totally energize you and you can get completely absorbed in the process. You have a remarkable capacity for looking at things differently from others, pointing out connections between things that they seem to miss. Your attention quickly gravitates toward novelty, and you quickly get bored from routine. If you could spend most of your time using your innovative prowess, you would find it incredibly appealing and rewarding.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a strong creative capacity. When you put your mind to it, you can generate lots of new ideas and new ways of doing things. Activities such as brainstorming and problem solving energize you, and you can sometimes get really absorbed in the process. When challenges arise, your mind can find interesting connections that others might not see. You can get bored from routine, and you like exercising your creative tendencies when opportunities arise. If you could spend a significant part of your time using your innovativeness, you would find it greatly satisfying. However, spending all your time in that domain might be more that you would like.

5-6.5 (Medium)It takes a bit of focus, but when you apply yourself, you have the capacity to be creative. While you can get stuck at times, you can usually come up with ideas and solutions that are original and innovative. Activates such as brainstorming and problem solving certainly appeal to you, though engaging in them for long periods of time can drain your batteries. You do appreciate novelty, though in moderation; routine, for you, can also be quite satisfying. Creative pursuits might not appeal to you as the mainstay of your work, but if they play a part, you definitely wouldn't mind.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)Being creative is something you tend to shy away from. Activities such as brainstorming and problem solving have limited appeal to you. Getting into them requires a lot of effort, and doing them for any period of time takes quite a bit of energy. When it comes to thinking up new ideas or ways of doing things, you're not likely the person who generates the best suggestions, however, you occasionally surprise yourself with an original idea that has value. Still, you would most likely seek out someone else when a creative challenge arises. You are a bigger fan of routine as opposed to doing things differently all the time. As such, activities in this domain would likely not appeal to you for a regular part of what you do in your work.

0-3 (Low)Being creative is something that doesn't come easy to you. Activities such as brainstorming and problem solving are alien activities that you avoid at all costs. They require tremendous effort, and doing them demands a huge amount of energy. When it comes to thinking up new ideas or novel ways of doing things, you're almost never the persona who comes up with the best suggestions. Though you may come up with original ideas here or there, they might not always be practical ones. Where

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originality is required, you seek out others who have a greater creative capacity. You are very happy with routine and tend to like the way things are. As such, doing activities in this domain would not appeal to you for a regular part of what you do in your work.

Healing Nature8.5-10 (High)You have an extremely strong tendency to help others out of pain and to find balance. You feel a kind of intuition that can sense when people are out of alignment. Unconsciously, you begin finding ways to communicate with others about their condition, and are eager to find solutions to help bring them back to their normal selves. When others share their specific problems or ailments--family, friends, or even strangers--you get energized and absorbed in their state of wellbeing. It takes no effort from you to expand yourself into this domain, and you feel you could easily make this aspect of you a central part of your life's activities.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a very strong tendency to help others out of pain and to find balance. You have a sense of when people are not in alignment. It interests you to know more about their conditions, and also to find solutions to help bring them back to their normal selves. When you get focused, you can derive a lot of pleasure from these type of activities, and get absorbed for some time. After a while, you might need to change the channel for some time, which is why you might feel doing activities of this type might be OK as a part of what you do, though not necessarily the central part.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to tuning into others pain and imbalance, you can be on or off depending on the circumstance. When you focus and make the effort to tune in, you have a decent sense of when people are not in alignment. In some instances, you take interest to know more about their conditions and to find solutions to help bring them back to their normal selves. On other occasions, you might not gravitate toward these activities, as the energy required to do so might be more than you can invest. While you would likely attempt to tune into the level of wellbeing of family and friends, you might not be as willing to lend your healing capacity for people you are not as close to.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)When it comes to tuning into others' pain and imbalance, you are typically a little reserved. It requires significant effort to tend to others' states of wellbeing. While you don't actively engage friends and family when they are out of alignment, you can muster up the energy to inquire about how they are doing, though perhaps mostly to be polite. Still, you are not likely inclined to accompany them on the path to finding a solution to their health issues, instead hoping someone else might do the needful to get them the help they need. Your healing capacity is likely not one you would likely want to engage regularly as a part of your working activities.

0-3 (Low)When it comes to tuning in to others' pain and imbalance, you do not feel a sense of ease or comfort. It requires a tremendous effort on your behalf to tend to others' states of wellbeing. You rarely if ever engage friends and family when they are out of alignment, and even when asked directly for help, you might make a veiled attempt to demonstrate interest, though, you would probably find a way to excuse

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yourself or recommend engaging someone else who could be more effective. Your healing capacity is most likely one you would not want to engage, even peripherally, as part of your working activities.

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Entertaining Nature8.5-10 (High)You have an extremely strong tendency to attract attention--to yourself and your work. And you know intuitively how to liven up situations with humor and enthusiasm. When things start to get too boring, you spring into action and stir people’s thoughts and emotions. It’s something you do without even thinking about it--and something you do in almost every situation (even formal ones where you're supposed to be more restrained!). The fact is, it gives you energy to amuse others--whether through words, pictures, or your body. Your capacity for entertaining others is unstoppable, and has the potential to be a central part of your main work activities.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a tendency to attract attention--to yourself and your work. You know how to liven up situations with humor and enthusiasm. When things start to get boring, you frequently step in and stir others’ thoughts and emotions. Though it’s not something you do all the time, you do it rather easily. Just a little focus and effort and you can brighten the mood or situation with words, pictures, or movement. It gives you energy to amuse others, and your capacity to do so sometimes surprises you and those you aim to entertain. While you enjoy the limelight much of the time, it's not a place you'd like to be all the time. This capacity is something you could surely keep as a regular part of your work activities.

5-6.5 (Medium)When it comes to being entertaining, you are not necessarily the person who strives to be in the spotlight. In fact, sometimes, you'd prefer to stay in the background and let others take the lead in stimulating the conversation or getting a group to be livelier. It's not to say you can't do it. You can. However, your engagement in this domain requires deliberate focus and effort--which often results in the intended result, and other times winds up falling flat. No harm, you don't necessarily define yourself as an entertaining type of person, so your happy with the occasional quips or jokes that stir up the pot.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)As far as entertaining people goes, this is not something you easily relate with. You watch others amuse friends and colleagues, and marvel at their capacity to do so. It's almost like a foreign language to you. Having to sustain conversations, inspire a group of colleagues, or perform publically takes quite a bit of energy and preparation, and is something you would try to avoid if you could. You are happier on the sidelines, letting the entertainers be the centers of attention, although once in a while, with a bit of coaxing, you might be agreeable to step out and surprise others with something that jazzes things up. Infrequent as it may be, your displaying this capacity doesn't bother you so much--as long as its done in a safe and comfortable situation.

0-3 (Low)As far as entertaining people goes, this is not something you relate with at all. You watch others amuse friends and colleagues, and marvel at their capacity to do so. It's like a foreign language to you. Having to sustain conversations, inspire a group of colleagues, perform publicly takes an enormous amount of energy and preparation, and is something you would only do out of compulsion--and with a great deal

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of coaxing. You are happy to remain on the sidelines and let those with the entertaining capacity be the centers of attention.

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Providing Nature8.5-10 (High)You have an extremely strong tendency to give, help, and serve others. If people ask for assistance, you are ready to stop whatever you're doing to lend them a hand. In fact, you have such a strong sense in this regard, that you can even anticipate what others need before they even say something. Remembering birthdays and anniversaries comes naturally to you, and gift giving is an art form--to choose a present that's a perfect fit. You jump at the chance to volunteer for various causes. In short, exercising your providing tendencies energizes you, and you know you would benefit by making it a central part of what you do in life.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a tendency to give help and serve others. When people ask for assistance, you are usually ready to stop whatever you are doing to lend them a hand. Activities to give of yourself, such as volunteering, are appealing to you, and you try to find ways to fit them into your schedule. You typically remember people's preferences--what they like to eat or wear, and when possible, aim to find ways to make them comfortable. In short, exercising your providing tendencies energizes you. And while you might not prefer to make it a central part of what you do in life, it certainly can play a strong role.

5-6.5 (Medium)You like to give help and serve others--provided that you have the time to do so. When people ask for assistance, you consider the circumstances, and if all is well, you provide them with the support they need. You would not likely go overboard with your inputs, and when the job is done, you would consider the task complete. While the idea of volunteering appeals to you, it’s not something you make a priority, though on occasion, you find a way to help out others for a good cause. Exercising your providing tendencies takes a bit of energy and effort. This is a quality that you would likely not want to incorporate as a central part of your work or life activities.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)When it comes to helping and serving others, it takes a bit of energy to get you motivated. While you recognize doing so would make you and others feel good, often the effort to do so outweighs your desire to take action. If others ask for assistance, you would first seek out solutions or suggestions for them to solve their problem without your involvement. However, if they really push you, you would agree to do so, though a little reluctantly. Remembering birthdays and gift-giving are not your forte, nor is doing volunteer work. In general, helping others remains something you reserve for family or people who are really close to you.

0-3 (Low)When it comes to helping and serving others, it takes a huge amount of energy to get you motivated. Often the effort required to assist others overshadows the benefits of assisting them. When people come to you for help, you usually decline unless it is an absolute emergency. You’re not someone who tends to remember people's birthdays or anniversaries, nor do you engage yourself in gift-giving. Volunteer work is not your cup of tea either. Helping others remains something you reserve for only close family members or friends--and that too, only when you have the time and energy.

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Entrepreneurial Nature8.5-10 (High)You have a knack for seeing and seeking out opportunity. You intuitively see novel ways to bring together people, ideas, and resources to create value--financial, social, environmental, cultural, or otherwise. Your mind constantly scans the world for new technologies, systems, products, or services, and you get energized to pitch your concepts to others. However, nothing gets you going more than realizing your vision--whether it be small or grand. Somehow, you just know how to persuade people, which is why you're excellent at negotiating, and making deals that speak to everyone's interests. You prefer to work independently to realize your projects. While money is an important aspect of your thinking, what's more important to you is value for money. The idea of entrepreneurship appeals to you greatly.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a tendency to see and seek out opportunity. When you focus and make a little effort, you can find novel ways to bring together people, ideas, and resources to create value. This could be financial, social, environmental or cultural. Your mind often scans the world for new technologies, systems, products, or services, and you enjoy pitching your concepts to others. In the right contexts, you can persuade people and are good at negotiating deals that make everyone pleased. Though you enjoy working independently, you tend to prefer someone with greater capacity takes the lead when things get too complex or challenging. Entrepreneurship in general appeals to you.

5-6.5 (Medium)On occasion, you see out opportunities to make money or create value, though you don't necessarily pursue them. The idea of being an entrepreneur or working independently appeals to you, although it’s not something you would feel comfortable doing as a central part of your work. You sometimes think about new technologies, systems, products, or services, and how great they could be; however, these tend to be more musings than plans you would like to realize. If asked to take on projects or contribute to an innovative project, you would participate, though would likely pass off the heavy lifting to people more capable in this domain. Activities such as negotiating have limited appeal, and you sometimes feel uncomfortable when it comes to bargaining or striking deals.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)When it comes to activities such as negotiating, you don't feel very comfortable. If you have to bargain with someone, you tend to like to get things over with, even if it means you don't get the best deal possible. Coming up with ideas for new products or services would takes quite a bit of effort, and if asked for your inputs in this area, you'd give it a try--and might have an idea or two, but would want to pass the task on to someone more capable in this domain. Becoming a freelancer or running a company or start up is not very appealing to you. As such, you would be much happier letting those people put together the organizations and find your place to do your work within them.

0-3 (Low)When it comes to activities such as negotiating, you don't feel comfortable at all. If you have to bargain with someone, you tend to like to get things over with, even if it means you don't get the best deal possible. Coming up with ideas for new products or services would take a tremendous amount of effort, and if asked for your inputs in this area, you'd surely pass the task on to someone more capable in this domain. You would find it frightening to have to be a freelancer or to start or run a company or organization. When you watch entrepreneurs at work, you find their ways somewhat mysterious. As such,

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you would be much happier letting those people put together the organizations and find your place to do your work within them.

Adventurous Nature8.5-10 (High)You have a strong tendency to seek out adventure. When it comes to just about any activity, you enjoy pushing the limits to see how far you can go. You get energized from taking risks and exploring the unknown, and choose spontaneity over routine. If you have an option, you prefer the path less taken, especially if there's an element of danger involved. Engaging in adventurous activities doesn't take any special effort, though when you apply yourself in this domain, you can do remarkable things, which others consider to be extraordinary. Traveling, experimenting, and competing with others (or even with yourself) are ways that you apply this tendency.

7-8 (Medium High)You have a tendency to seek out adventure. You frequently like pushing the limits to see how far you can go. You can get quite a bit of energy from taking risks and exploring the unknown. While a little bit of routine in your life is important, you often prefer to be spontaneous and keep open to the possibilities that arise naturally. More often than not, you choose the path less taken even if it's a little unsure or dangerous. Engaging in adventurous activities takes a little bit of effort, and when you apply yourself in this domain, you can surprise others and yourself with what you can accomplish. You have an inclination to travel, experiment, and to compete with others (and even with yourself). This tendency can become a key part of your work or life activities.

5-6.5 (Medium)On occasion, you like to explore your adventurous side. When the time is right, you enjoy pushing your limits, though when you're too far outside your comfort zone, you like to get back to normalcy and stability. You can be spontaneous at times, and even choose the path less traveled, though if things appear too risky or dangerous, you're likely to take the beaten path. It takes some effort and energy to engage in adventurous types of activities, though when you make an effort, you can sometimes surprise yourself. Travel, experimentation, and competition are words that pique your curiosity, though they don't necessarily drive you.

3.5-4.5 (Medium Low)You tend to be a bit reluctant when it comes to engaging your adventurous tendencies. You don't really enjoy pushing your limits or going too far outside of your comfort zone. Situations that are more stable and predictable appeal to you much more. If things seem too risky or dangerous, you’re more likely to give them a pass. You would not consider yourself spontaneous, though, in certain circumstances, you can apply yourself and deviate from the routine. Experimentation and competition are not things that drive you. You'd far prefer to watch others engage themselves in such activities where you can watch safely from the sidelines.

0-3 (Low)You are averse to anything you'd consider adventurous. You prefer to work within your limits and stay well within your comfort zone. Situations that are stable and predictable appeal to you much more than ones that appear risky or dangerous. When others act spontaneously, or when things become a bit chaotic, it unnerves you. You are far more comfortable relying on various routines. You avoid

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competition and experimentation, as doing so demands far too much energy and effort. When activities arise that incorporate adventure, risk, or danger, you defer to others, and in most cases, find it to disturbing to even watch them or hear about their escapades.

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