There’s something oddly satisfying about answering questions about yourself and then diving into the results.
“I’m an extrovert.”
“I pursue creative endeavors.”
“I connect with others.”
“Praise motivates me.”
“Important decisions take me a long time.”
Most personality tests zero in on your strengths. (Clifton Strengths is a big one with “strengths” in the name—I’ve taken it twice [competition and significance are huge for me]).
But what if there was a personality test that focused solely on your weaknesses—in a no holds barred, brutally honest, and salt-coated (trademark) manner?
Introducing the Anti-Strengths Finder.
Answer the Questions
When something is challenging, you:
A) Give up B) Take a break C) Persevere
After a long day, what helps you recharge?
A) Binge technology B) Stare at a wall C) Go for a walk
You feel most satisfied when your work is:
A) Easy B) Mundane C) Challenging
In disagreements, you:
A) Argue irrelevant points B) Twiddle your thumbs C) Listen more than you speak
What describes you best:
A) Unbearable B) Tolerable C) Easy-going
When you first wake up, you:
A) Hit snooze B) Begrudgingly get up C) Start your workout
New ideas:
A) Annoy you B) Are someone else’s problem C) Invigorate you
At parties, you:
A) Think everyone is looking at you B) Bring the mood down C) Catch up with friends
You contribute the following to a team:
A) Criticism B) Nothing C) Organization
Your workplace tends to be:
A) Disgusting B) Meh C) Meticulous
Scoring
- Each A is worth 1 point
- Each B is worth 2 points
- Each C is worth 3 points
Add up your total.
Results
10–17 Points
You’re a terrible human being. You believe your presence, opinions, and ideas matter. They don’t. You’re a time and money vacuum. Consider a solo expedition to the Himalayas—not for enlightenment, but because humanity needs a break from your presence.
18–24 Points
You’ve been given the gift of life, and yet you choose to be as useful as a chocolate teapot. Did you contribute to the project? Did you work on the project? Do you even know what the project was? Unclear.
25–30 Points
You’re a liar.