Adventure
Seeking novelty, thrills and experiences outside your usual range.
Measured by the Core Values Compass test. Scores run from 0 to 100.
Low scores (under 40): Less central
You prefer the known to the untested and feel settled in familiar places. That makes for calm, though you may skip experiences you would have loved.
Balanced scores (40 to 60)
You say yes to a new experience now and then, and you enjoy coming home too. Novelty appeals in measured doses.
High scores (over 60): Core to you
New places, challenges and a little risk make you feel alive. That appetite opens doors, but it can make steady, ordinary stretches feel flat.
Related traits
- Achievement
Setting demanding goals and wanting to see real results from your effort. - 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.
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.