The Jonah Complex Quiz


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In Abraham Maslow 's Book, The Farther Reaches of Human Nature, He coins the Jonah Complex to refer to the fear of doing what one is capable of doing.

The fear of success, also known as "achievemephobia," is a psychological phenomenon where individuals subconsciously resist achieving their goals and reaching their full potential.

This quiz is designed to help you assess if you might have a fear of success.

Answer the following questions honestly, and at the end, you'll receive feedback to better understand your relationship with success.

Instructions:

Answer each question with the option that best represents your feelings or behaviors. Be as honest as possible to get an accurate assessment.

After completing the quiz, you'll receive a score and personalized feedback.

Question 1:

When faced with a big opportunity or challenge, how do you usually feel?

a) Excited and motivated

b) Anxious or worried

c) Indifferent or unsure

Question 2:

Do you often find yourself procrastinating or delaying taking action towards your goals?

a) Rarely or never

b) Sometimes

c) Frequently

Question 3:

How do you react when you receive praise or recognition for your accomplishments?

a) Feel proud and motivated

b) Downplay your achievements or feel uncomfortable

c) Feel indifferent or dismissive

Question 4:

Do you frequently set high goals for yourself but struggle to follow through and achieve them?

a) No, I consistently meet my goals

b) Sometimes, I achieve some but not all of my goals

c) Yes, I often fall short of my goals

Question 5:

When you visualize yourself succeeding in a significant endeavor, what emotions arise?

a) Confidence and happiness

b) Anxiety or fear

c) I rarely visualize success

Question 6:

Are you comfortable taking risks to achieve your goals, even if it means potentially failing?

a) Yes, I'm open to taking calculated risks

b) I'm cautious and prefer to avoid risks

c) I avoid risks whenever possible

Question 7:

How do you handle situations where you could potentially outshine others?

a) Embrace the opportunity and do my best

b) Hold back to avoid making others feel uncomfortable

c) Don't actively seek the spotlight

Question 8:

Do you ever find yourself sabotaging your own efforts just when success is within reach?

a) Rarely or never

b) Occasionally

c) Frequently

Question 9:

How do you perceive the idea of being responsible for success and its associated expectations?

a) I embrace responsibility and strive for success

b) I find it overwhelming and pressure-filled

c) I prefer not to be responsible for success

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