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RISK ACTION
RISK
ACTION

FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE REWARDS

KNOW IT WRITE IT WORK IT

Complete the following on paper or in digital format.

KNOW IT Think Critically

Activate Yourself
Robert Sternberg found that people who reach their goals successfully have 20 particular charac-
teristics in common that motivate them to persist. Each of the “I” statements in the list below
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identifies one of the characteristics.
Build basic skills. Use this self-assessment to see how well you think you can get motivated
right now.

1 2 3 4 5
Not at All Somewhat Not Sure Somewhat Definitely
Like Me Unlike Me Like Me Like Me
Please circle the number that best represents your answer:
1. I motivate myself well. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I can control my impulses. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I know when to persevere and when to change gears. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I make the most of what I do well. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I can successfully translate my ideas into action. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I can focus effectively on my goal. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I complete tasks and have good follow-through. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I initiate action—I move people and projects ahead. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I have the courage to risk failure. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I avoid procrastination. 1 2 3 4 5
11. I accept responsibility when I make a mistake. 1 2 3 4 5
12. I don’t waste time feeling sorry for myself. 1 2 3 4 5
13. I independently take responsibility for tasks. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I work hard to overcome personal diff culties. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I create an environment that helps me concentrate on my goals. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I don’t take on too much work or too little. 1 2 3 4 5

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