Wisdom

Stepping back, weighing perspectives and giving sound advice.

Measured by the Character Strengths test. Scores run from 0 to 100.

Low scores (under 40): Action-first

You tend to act first and think later. That keeps you moving, though a longer look at the whole picture might sometimes save you a detour.

Balanced scores (40 to 60)

You take a step back on important choices and go with your gut on smaller ones. People sometimes ask what you think, and you can usually offer a fair view.

High scores (over 60): Big-picture thinker

You weigh perspectives, think about the long view and are often the one people ask for advice. That brings good judgment, though you may deliberate longer than the moment allows.

Related traits

• Curiosity
  A pull toward exploring, asking why and learning new things.
• Courage
  Acting on what matters even when it feels uncomfortable or risky.
• Perseverance
  Sticking with a goal through boredom, setbacks and slow progress.
• Kindness
  Caring about others and doing things for them without keeping score.
• Leadership
  Guiding a group, making things happen and helping people work toward a shared goal.
• Teamwork
  Pulling your weight in a group and putting the shared goal first.

Sources and method

This is a short self-report of ten strengths, and it ranks them for you, so a lower one is simply further down your personal list, not a weakness. Everyone has all ten to some degree, and context changes which ones show up. Treat the ranking as a prompt for reflection, not a verdict. Inspired by the character-strengths research tradition; not affiliated with any institute or commercial assessment.

Neither end of a dimension is better. Each comes with strengths and costs. For self-reflection and entertainment only.