Which Element Are you?

Mark Lichtenstein

How kind are you?

Very!

I spread out my kindness
Whatever

When I find out someone needs kindness, I work hard on it

What are you really good at?

I'm good with my hands

I'm a great networker
I approach all my projects with 100% commitment

When I get started on something, I don't stop

Is career very important to you?

Not as much as community

Yes, and I want to know everyone in my field
My career is something I focus a lot of energy on

I approach my career the way a landslide approaches the valley floor

Are you close with your family?

I'm very close with them

I'm equally close with my parents and my sixth cousins
I have a small family but we are tight

I approach friends and family equally

Are you in touch with nature?

I love a good hike in the woods

I love looking out from a mountaintop
I prefer the city

I like sitting on a beach

Are you resilient - that is, do you bounce back?

I'm like "Fudo Myo": unmovable

I embody "Mushin": I let the impacts pass through me
I take the "Sen No Sen" approach: I block and counterattack

I may get hit hard, but I come back with a vengeance

Do you know how to enforce boundaries?

Emphasis on force

I don't have boundaries
I draw a bright line across which you must not go

If someone pushes my boundaries, I push back

How often do you bail on your friends?

Rarely

Frequently
Once in a while

Never

Do you ever accidentally make someone feel unheard?

Rarely

What would be a better question is "How awesome is the sound of my voice?"
All the time

Sometimes I overwhelm people

Are you an innovative thinker?

Not really

I think I am!
I'm pretty good on my feet

I'm on fire!

What is your style of dress?

Utilitarian

Movement should be easy
Loud

Quiet, classic

How practical a person are you?

Very

Not at all
I try

I know that what looks impractical sometimes isn't

Do you love animals?

Most of them

I love birds
Not really

I can relate, but I'm not an animal lover

Are you a strong personality in any room you’re in?

I do a lot of listening

I try to make everyone feel special
I do tend to dominate

When I speak, the room shakes

Do people take you seriously?

They should

They don't
They do

Some do

Do you ever lose your temper and then regret it?

Never

Not often
Frequently

My regret is way out of proportion to my anger

Are you monogamous?

Yes

I'm a serial monogamist
No

Most of the time

Do you sometimes get lost in your daydreams?

Never

All the time
The good ones

I make my daydreams reality

How important is money do you?

I need it for the basics

I need it for everything!
I need it for my work

I need it for the big projects

Can you adapt to changing circumstances?

Not well

Easily
Other things adapt to me

Given time

Are you the life and soul of the party?

Nope

Absolutely
I dance harder than anyone

Once I have a few drinks in me

What’s your idea of a good time?

Building a campfire

Brunch with friends
A track day

Sitting in a cafe watching the world go by

What sort of home do you like to live in?

A cabin

A penthouse
A loft

A houseboat

What pet would you have?

A Labrador

A canary
A Greyhound

Koi

Have you ever successfully kept a plant alive?

Yes, plenty

One, but it is plastic
I have a few, all of which are low maintenance

I only keep rare flowers

Are you stylish?

No

So stylish
I have flair

Form follows function

Do you fear change?

Yes

No
I make the change

I go with the flow

Who do you like to have fun with?

My family

Strangers
My colleagues

My friends

Who do you like to be around when you’re sad, if anyone?

My dog

Strangers
My partner

My friends

Do you get on with kids?

Yes

I'm no good with them, but I like them
No

Yes, but only certain types of kids

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About This Quiz

Everything you see, hear, touch, or taste is affected, in some way, by the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water! Your behavior, your personality, and your likes and dislikes can help determine which of the elements you are at heart. By sharing your thoughts and the way you live your life with us, we'll make sure that you know which one you exhibit the most.

Perhaps, you've always been a little firebug. Or maybe you have always felt like you belong living a life on the high seas. No matter how you see yourself, we're sure that there's one element with more pull over your behavior than all the others.

As you answer the questions in this element quiz, try to choose the response you find most real to you and your inner thoughts. Once we get to know you and the way you react to certain situations, we'll be able to make your element known. Whether you feel as light air or as humble as the earth, you'll understand why once you finish.

Make yourself comfortable, and tell us all about your life! Your unique personality will point us in the right direction. You'll no longer blow around in the wind wondering which element you are!

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