Achievement

Setting demanding goals and wanting to see real results from your effort.

Measured by the Core Values Compass test. Scores run from 0 to 100.

Low scores (under 40): Less central

Ambition is not what drives your days. You probably measure a good life by something other than milestones, which leaves room for other things, though goals can drift without a target.

Balanced scores (40 to 60)

You like doing things well and enjoy a win, without needing every hour to count. Achievement is one motive among several, and you can switch it on when it matters.

High scores (over 60): Core to you

You are energized by targets, progress and proof that effort pays off. It gives you drive and follow-through, though rest and unmeasured moments can feel like wasted time.

Related traits

• Security
  Valuing stability, predictability and a safe base to build on.
• Freedom
  Wanting to choose your own path, schedule and way of doing things.
• Kindness
  Caring about other people's wellbeing and acting to help.
• Tradition
  Respecting customs, heritage and ways of doing things that have lasted.
• Enjoyment
  Making room for pleasure, play and good moments in everyday life.
• Creativity
  Valuing original ideas, self-expression and making something new.

Sources and method

This lens asks how much ten broad values matter to you and ranks them by your answers. It relies on self-report, so it captures what you believe about yourself today, not a fixed truth. Most people rate many values highly, so the bands show relative emphasis within your own profile, not how you compare with anyone else. The useful part is the order and the gaps between them. Treat the result as a rough prompt for reflection, not a label.

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