Take this short assessment, based on Shift Canada’s Bold Ambition Index, to learn more about how you approach risk-taking and ambition. This is an opportunity for reflection, not judgement, so answer honestly. At the end, you’ll get insight into your mindset that will help you understand yourself better.
1–10 agreement scale
1 = Strongly disagree
10 = Strongly agree
Individual
1. I see myself as someone who wants to pursue ambitious goals, even if the outcome is uncertain.
2. I am comfortable taking meaningful risks when my potential for reward is high
3. I trust myself to be able to handle things when a situation doesn’t turn out the way I hoped or expected.
4. I have bold, ambitious ideas but I avoid taking the risk of pursuing them because I’m afraid I’ll fail.
Collective / Social
1. Bold thinking and risk-taking are core parts of the Canadian identity.
2. People in my community generally support individuals who try something new or unconventional.
3. I regularly see examples of Canadians who take bold risks and are respected for doing so.
4. When it comes to taking bold risks, I generally do not fear being judged by others.
Structural
1. In Canada, those who take bold risks are celebrated.
2. Canada is a great place to turn a bold idea into a successful business or project.
3. There is enough financial, institutional, and community support to help bold ideas succeed.
4. If you fail after taking a bold risk in Canada, you get a second chance.
You feel personally ready to take bold risks and see Canada as a place where those risks can be supported and rewarded.
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