Four Tendencies Quiz: Obey, Defy, or Rewrite?
Have you ever wondered why one person easily gets up at 5 AM for a run, another does it only if they promised a friend, a third first studies all the research about the benefits of running, and a fourth runs only when they feel like it? The “Four Tendencies” quiz will help you figure out which type you are and why all those internet motivation tips don’t work for you.
Jane Coles
Jane, an alumnus of Reed College's Communications program and former editor at a major digital media platform, has spent a decade creating viral personality quizzes and pop culture content for leading entertainment websites. Her background in digital media helps her craft entertaining questions that engage millions of users worldwide. When not developing content, Jane finds solace in globe-trotting, supporting animal shelters, and mastering yoga poses.
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1. Your friend starts a viral '30-day cold shower challenge' on social media. What's your move?
- Research the scientific benefits first, then decide if it's worth the discomfort
- Join immediately and track your progress in a spreadsheet
- Do it only if your workout buddy commits too
- Take cold showers when you feel like it, regardless of any challenge
2. You're at an escape room with colleagues. The timer starts. What's your first instinct?
- Establish a systematic search pattern and assign roles to everyone
- Question why certain clues are placed where they are - there must be logic
- Make sure everyone feels included and gets to contribute
- Ignore the suggested starting point and explore what catches your eye
3. A new productivity app promises to 'revolutionize your life.' Your reaction?
- Download it if recommended by someone you trust
- Already have a system that works perfectly, thank you very much
- Read 20 reviews and compare it to 5 alternatives first
- Productivity apps are just digital handcuffs
4. You're learning a new language. What keeps you going?
- The upcoming trip where you'll need to use it
- Your color-coded study schedule and milestone rewards
- Whenever inspiration strikes, you dive deep into it
- Understanding the linguistic patterns and etymology fascinates you
5. Your apartment building announces mandatory fire drill at 7 AM Saturday. You:
- Set three alarms to ensure you participate properly
- Wonder why 7 AM specifically and email to ask about the scheduling logic
- Participate because you don't want to let down the safety coordinator
- Mysteriously need to water your plants on the roof at 6:59 AM
6. You discover a factual error in a popular documentary. What happens next?
- Create a detailed post explaining the inaccuracy with sources
- Add it to your list of things to fact-check and verify later
- Only mention it if someone asks your opinion directly
- Use it as an example of why you shouldn't trust everything you watch
7. Your favorite coffee shop introduces a 'silent morning' policy until 10 AM. Your response?
- Appreciate the concept but bring earbuds just in case you need music
- Research whether silence actually improves focus before forming an opinion
- Follow the rule and remind others who forget
- Go along with it to support the local business owner's vision
8. You're gifted a fitness tracker for your birthday. Six months later, it's:
- Still worn daily, synced with your health apps and goal trackers
- In a drawer because you exercise when your body tells you to, not a device
- Worn mainly for the step competitions with friends
- Upgraded to a better model after extensive research
9. A street musician is playing beautifully but has a 'no photos' sign. A tourist takes a photo anyway. You:
- Mind your own business - rules are meant to be flexible
- Feel uncomfortable but say nothing unless the musician notices
- Politely inform the tourist about the sign
- Wonder if the sign is legally enforceable and what constitutes a 'photo'
10. Your book club picks a 900-page novel for next month. Your approach:
- Calculate pages per day and stick to the reading schedule
- Read it if it grabs you, abandon it if it doesn't, life's too short
- Power through because everyone's counting on a good discussion
- Check reviews first - if it's not worth 900 pages, suggest an alternative
11. You notice your neighbor's cat visiting your garden daily at 3 PM. What do you do?
- Document the pattern and try to understand the cat's routine
- Set up a cozy spot for the cat's regular visits
- Check if your neighbor is okay with the cat wandering
- Let the cat decide when and if it wants to visit, no schedules needed
12. A meditation app sends you daily reminders. After two weeks:
- You've customized the timing to fit your optimal meditation window
- You meditate when friends join the group session
- Notifications are off - you'll meditate when the mood strikes
- You've researched which type of meditation actually works for your goals
13. Your city launches a new recycling program with complex sorting rules. You:
- Create a chart and ensure your household follows it perfectly
- Do your best when others are watching
- Investigate whether this actually helps the environment or just makes people feel better
- Recycle what makes sense to you, ignore the overly complicated parts
14. You find a $50 bill on the ground outside a busy mall. Your next move:
- Turn it in to mall security as required
- Ask people nearby if they dropped something, then decide
- Consider the statistical probability of finding the owner and act accordingly
- Finder's keepers - the universe wanted you to have it