Motivation Factor Index Quiz
Motivation Factor Index Quiz
What Motivates You?
Ever wonder why some things light a fire under you while others feel like you’re dragging a piano uphill?
Why can you spend hours working on one project without noticing the time, yet struggle to find the motivation to spend fifteen minutes on something else?
The answer isn’t always discipline, intelligence, or willpower.
Sometimes, it’s simply understanding what drives you.
That’s what the Motivation Factor Index (MFI) is designed to help you explore.
The MFI is a short self-assessment that examines six different motivational tendencies. It can help you recognize what naturally energizes you, where you may be working against your own preferences, and how to make better use of what you’ve learned about yourself.
Because success in business, and in life, isn’t always about knowing more about the world around you.
Sometimes it’s about knowing yourself better.
Focus on Your Strengths. Understand Your Weaknesses.
I’ve never bought into the idea that you need to become great at everything.
You don’t.
And spending your life trying to turn every weakness into a strength can be a spectacular waste of time.
That doesn’t mean ignoring your weaknesses. Some need attention, particularly when they affect your responsibilities, relationships, or other people.
But there’s a difference between managing a weakness and making it your life’s work.
Understand where you struggle. Take responsibility for what matters. Then put more of your energy into developing what you naturally do well.
And when possible, surround yourself with people whose strengths complement your own.
"You don’t have to be great at everything to accomplish something great."
- Golden Driggs
What Will You Discover?
The Motivation Factor Index explores six motivational styles:
- Hands-On Approach: Motivated by action, experimentation, and tangible results.
- Goal-Oriented: Motivated by clear objectives, solid plans, and seeing things through.
- Aims to Win: Motivated by challenge, achievement, and the satisfaction of exceeding expectations.
- Natural Teacher: Motivated by sharing knowledge and helping others grow.
- Idea Machine: Motivated by creativity, possibilities, and fresh approaches.
- Fact Finder: Motivated by research, analysis, and getting to the bottom of things.
You may identify strongly with several of these. That’s perfectly normal. They’re not mutually exclusive, and one isn’t inherently better than another.
The purpose isn’t to put you in a box.
It’s to help you understand what gets you moving.
Ready to Discover What Drives You?
The assessment contains 24 short statements and takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
For each statement, indicate how accurately it describes what motivates you.
A few things to remember:
- There are no right or wrong answers.
- Answer based on what genuinely motivates you, not what you think should motivate you.
- Don’t overthink your responses. Go with what feels most accurate.
- No name, email address, or registration is required.
- Your results will appear immediately when you’re finished.
If you have a spouse, partner, business partner, or someone you work closely with, consider having them take the assessment independently. Comparing results afterward may spark interesting conversations about how differently people approach the same situations.
One final thought: This is a tool for self-reflection, not a psychological diagnosis or a definitive measurement of your abilities.
Your results aren’t a verdict on who you are.
They’re a starting point for understanding yourself a little better.
Let’s find out what drives you.
Motivation Factor Index Survey
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