The High Agency Quest: Discover Your Inner Boss

This game is like a personality quiz combined with a choose-your-own-adventure story. You'll face 10 scenarios inspired by high agency traits, such as action, optimism, and persistence. For each scenario, pick the behavior that feels most like you, record your answer, then tally your score.

Scenario 1: The Website Glitch

You're applying for your dream job, but their resume portal is glitchy. What do you do?

A) Mock up a cleaner design for their portal and email it with your resume, noting the issue.

B) Email the hiring manager directly with your resume and mention the glitch politely.

C) Submit through the glitchy portal and hope it works out.

D) Give up and apply somewhere else.

Scenario 2: The Tough Coworker

In a job interview, how would you describe how you've handled a coworker who was a total pain?

A) Share how you worked constructively with them, focusing on solutions.

B) Mention the challenge but keep it vague and neutral.

C) Complaining about how hard it was to deal with them.

D) Say you've never had a tough coworker.

Scenario 3: The "No" Roadblock

Your boss says there's no budget for a tool you need. What's your move?

A) Buy it yourself, show how it helps, and pitch the company to adopt it.

B) Suggest a cheaper alternative and make a case for it.

C) Accept the "no" and work around it as best you can.

D) Complain to coworkers about the budget issue.

Scenario 4: The Interview Critique

An interviewer asks what you'd improve about their hiring process. You:

A) Offer a specific, respectful suggestion, like streamlining their application form.

B) Say it's great but suggest a minor tweak, like faster responses.

C) Say everything seems fine to avoid rocking the boat.

D) Get flustered and say you don't know.

Scenario 5: The Feedback Moment

Your date shows up late. How do you handle it?

A) Tell them punctuality matters to you and kindly ask them to be on time next time.

B) Let it slide but hint you prefer timeliness.

C) Say nothing and hope they figure it out.

D) Get annoyed and become passive-aggressive later.

Scenario 6: The Big Change

You're on a panel and the moderator asks, "What's something you've changed your mind about lately?" You:

A) Share how learning new things changed your world view (or led to a career shift)

B) Mention a small change, like trying a new hobby.

C) Struggle to think of anything and pivot to another topic.

D) Say you don't really change your mind much.

Scenario 7: The Values Question

Someone asks what qualities you admire in a friend. You:

A) List specific traits, like loyalty and curiosity, with examples from your life.

B) Mention a couple of traits but keep it short and generic.

C) Say something vague like "being nice" and move on.

D) Freeze up and say you've never thought about it.

Scenario 8: The Mistake Mishap

You mess up at work. How do you handle it?

A) Own it, apologize if needed, and share how you fixed it.

B) Admit it but downplay the impact to save face.

C) Avoid mentioning it unless someone brings it up.

D) Blame someone else or ignore it entirely.

Scenario 9: The Hobby Check

Your date asks about your hobbies. How do you respond?

A) Rattle off all of your activities, such as painting, volunteering, and building something cool.

B) You list a mix of active stuff and chilling with Netflix or games.

C) Your talk about mostly passive activities, like watching shows or scrolling socials.

D) Say you don't have time for hobbies.

Scenario 10: The Bold Belief

Someone asks, "What do you believe that most people don't?" You:

A) Share an opinion that you've thought deeply about, like a unique take on an industry.

B) Offer a mildly unconventional idea but don't dive too deep.

C) Say something safe that most people would agree with.

D) Get anxious and say you don't have any strong beliefs.

Score It Up!

Tally your points (A = 3, B = 2, C = 1, D = 0). Here's what your score means:

25–30: High Agency Hero

You're killing it! You take charge, stay positive, and creatively tackle life's challenges. Keep writing your epic story.

15–24: Rising Star

You've got serious potential! You show agency in some areas but might hold back sometimes. Lean into action and self-reflection to level up.

0–14: Finding Your Spark

You might be letting life lead you a bit too much. Try small, bold moves and own your choices to boost your agency game.