Free self-assessment · 9 questions
What story are you living inside?
Some of the stories you tell about yourself were never true. They still decide what you attempt and what you quietly give up on. This short assessment names the one running in the background for you.
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Why this matters
You can't change a story you haven't named.
The stories we tell shape what we think is possible. Stories about readiness, about who gets permission, about what has to be earned, about when it's too late.
Most of them were absorbed early and rewarded often, so they stop sounding like stories. They sound like the way things are.
This assessment is a starting point. It shows you which story is doing the most work in your life right now, and how it shows up.
How it works
Three steps. A few minutes.
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Pick one place you feel stuck
Work, a relationship, your health, money, or something you keep putting off. Hold it in mind as you answer.
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Answer nine questions
Choose the first answer that feels true. Your gut reaction is the useful one.
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See your story
Get the name of the story shaping your choices, how it shows up, and one thing to try this week.
About Jon
Jon Symes
Jon is a narrative strategist, leadership mentor, keynote speaker and author. He helps leaders and organizations see the stories they're living in, let go of the ones that no longer hold, and build bolder, more humane alternatives.
Name the story first.
Nine questions. One honest answer about what's been shaping your choices.
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