Motivation Profile Questionnaire
Motivator 1: Narrative and Meaning (Athena)
How much are you motivated by narratives and stories?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you emotionally moved by personal stories? (overcoming a struggle, life experiences etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you emotionally moved by heroic and epic stories? (triumph, defeating evil, saving people)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy seeking out new stories to read and to learn? (ficitonal books, documentaries, biographies, films, video games, talking with new people)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Which stories do you enjoy more? Tragic stories or happy stories?
I like more tragic stories
I like more happy stories
I like both
Neutral
Do you enjoy reflecting on your own stories, memories and life experiences?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy sharing your anecdotes to others?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy constructing new stories, fictional worlds or epic narratives?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by a sense of meaning in your life? (meaningful work, volunteering, helping others in a meaningful way, saving lives, saving endangered species)
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you actively seek out meaning in the activities you do in life?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel like you want to improve the world in some way or improve the lives of others however small?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by ideals and good causes?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by a higher purpose?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by ideologies? (political, cultural, religious etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by religious/spiritual meaning in life?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you motivated by leaving a legacy after death?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Motivator 2: Progress and Accomplishment (Apollo)
How much are you motivated by a sense of progress?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by self-improvement and personal growth?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy keeping track of your progress regularly? (fitness, education, skills, finance etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by explicitly stated goals?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you motivated by small goals or big goals?
I like small baby goals
I like big goals
Depends on the task
Neutral
How much are you motivated to achieve many accomplishments?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you single-mindedly seek out an accomplishment that you care about?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy the feeling of winning in a competitive game?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really, I don’t like being competitive
Do you enjoy practicing and training to achieve the accomplishment that you are aiming for? Even if the practice is not inherently fun.
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated by climbing the ranks or the hierarchy to become the best?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated by achieving a level of mastery? (sports, career, video games etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy coming up with self-imposed challenges to accomplish for yourself?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy pushing yourself beyond your boundries and limits?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy bragging about your mastery and accomplishments to others?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy the feeling of pride when looking back all the accomplishments you have conquered?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated by improving your social status?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated by getting a higher reputation?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated by seeking fame and success in life?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy overcoming a challenge with impossible odds?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy the feeling of superiority that comes up authority and power?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Motivator 3: Freedom and Creativity (Hermes)
How much are you motivated by a sense of freedom and self determination?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Is it important for you to have meaningful choices in your life?
Very important
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Is it demotivating when the choices are taken away from you?
Yes very demotivating
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Is it stressful when there are too many choices to pick from?
Yes very stressful
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated by creativity?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you engage with many creative activities?
Yes many
A few
Just one
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy expressing yourself and your emotions in a creative way?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you use creativity to cope with negative emotions and stressful challenges of life?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy finding patterns and solving puzzles in a creative way?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy the feeling of flow or being in the zone when you are fully engaged with a creative task?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy mixing and matching different elements in a creative activity into a unique combination?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy outwitting another person’s mind in a strategic game? (chess, multiplayer games, strategy games)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy coming up with creative strategies that the opponent cannot predict?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by making your creative works as perfect as possible? Are you a perfectionist?
Yes very much
Sometimes depending on the work
Neutral
Not at all
Do you think in words or images?
I think in words
I think in images
Sometimes both
Neutral
Do you have a highly imaginative mind constantly coming up with new images and ideas?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Motivator 4: Security and Physical Needs (Hera)
How much are you motivated by a feeling of security?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How much effort do you put in every day to maintain a level of security you are comfortable with?
A large amount of effort
Some effort
Neutral
Not at all
How strongly are you motivated by safety for yourself and your loved ones?
Very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How strongly are you motivated to fulfill all the physical needs for yourself and your family?
Very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you have people who rely on you in terms of resources? (children, elderly parents, sick family members)
Yes I have many who rely on me
A few
Neutral
I have no one who rely on me
How much control do you need to have in your life?
As much control as possible
Some control
Neutral
Not much
How strongly are you motivated by money and financial benefits?
Very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
How strongly are you motivated by achieving passive income and financial freedom?
Very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you still strongly motivated to gain more money and resources even after you have reached a reasonable level of security?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy making money and engaging in the act of buying and selling?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to achieve comfort and peace of mind?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy collecting certain things for your own pleasure?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you have a strong need to hoard valuable resources?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you value ownership over renting something or subscribing to a service? (house, streaming service, car etc)
Yes I value ownership
Sometimes depend on the product
Neutral
No, I don’t mind renting
Are you strongly motivated to create a predictable and safe environment for yourself and your family?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you willing to grind in unfulfilling jobs and activities if you can get a lot of money from them?
Yes I am very willing
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Motivator 5: Social Connection and Love (Aphrodite)
How much are you motivated by social connection?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you need to have a well knit social circle with strong connections?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you very close to your family members? Do you have strong family values?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you have many close friends?
Yes many
A few
Just one
Neutral
None
Do you have many acquaintances?
Yes many
A few
Neutral
None
Are you strongly motivated to spend time with your close friends and family regularly?
Yes very much
Sometimes when it’s not too busy
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to do shared activities together with your close friends and family?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to seek out new friends or new interesting people to talk with?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you seek out new friends who are similar to you or you don’t mind being friends with people who are different? (upbringing background, same language, hobbies, interests etc)
Yes I seek out people who are similar
Both depending on the situation
Neutral
I am comfortable being friends with people who are different
Are you a part of many community groups that you identify with? (religious groups, local social groups, hobby groups, gaming groups, book clubs etc)
Yes many groups
Just a few
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to put effort into contributing for the social group that you are a part of?
Yes very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Do you value loyalty to the group?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Are you wary of strangers and people you don’t know?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Are you afraid of strangers who might cause you harm?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy working with others as a team?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Only with my loved ones
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy synchronizing your actions and effort with the team?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy working alone more than being with a team?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to help out people who are in need? Even if they are strangers?
I help everyone including strangers
I help mostly my family and close friends
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to donate time, money and energy to charities and groups that will help the poor and the disadvantaged?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to seek out romantic love with someone special?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to seek out a variety of different lovers?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you have a strict list of criteria that you need to have in a lover or do you prefer to let the spontaneous feelings decide?
Yes I have a strict list
Both is required
Neutral
I prefer the feelings decide
Do you have high expectations for the person you want to date?
Yes high expectation
Modest expectation
Neutral
No expectation
Are you strongly motivated to spend time with the person you love?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to buy gifts for the person you love?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to be physically affectionate with the person you love?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to seek out pleasurable activities with the person you love?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to give genuine compliments and encouragements to the person you love?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to sacrifice yourself for or help the person you love? (house chores, supporting them, going the extra mile)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to take care of the person you love physically and mentally? (during sickness, soothing them if they are stressed, telling them stories before sleep etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you spend a large share of your thinking time about people? (close friends, partner, family, work colleagues, work clients etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you motivated to seek out something if it is recommended by people you care about? (movies, tv series, games etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy sharing things you enjoy with people you care about and encourage them to seek it out as well?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
How do you act during an interpersonal conflict?
I resolve it as soon as possible
I confront it directly
I distance myself from it
I ignore it until I deal with it later
Do you feel excited by conflict or do you prefer to have no conflict?
I feel excited by it
Depending on the conflict if it’s serious or fun
Neutral
No conflict is the ideal situation
Do you enjoy mentoring and teaching things to newcomers?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy gifting and giving rewards to people who have done a great job in your eyes?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy giving gifts to your loved ones in special occasions? (birthday, christmas etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy sharing food, money or other valuable resources with people you care about?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy sharing food or gifts with your neighbours?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Motivator 6: Scarcity and Essentialism (Demeter)
How much are you motivated by scarcity?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to seek out scarce resources especially during times of disaster?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to hoard valuable resources to prepare for a period of scarcity?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to get something if the time is running out?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to get something if it is discounted for a limited time?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to purchase valuable things? (jewellery, perfumes, art works, expensive cars etc)
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy buying valuable things not for yourself but for people you are close to? (partner, children, family, close friends, business partners etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you willing to pay more money if the object has a meaningful story and historical significance?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy participating and bidding in auctions?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to buy off valuable things so you can sell it for a higher price later?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy showing off your valuable collections to other people?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to buy something if it is touched by someone important? (historical figures, celebrities, royals, your ancestors etc)
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you easily affected by a sense of urgency and fear of missing out?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel a strong sense of remorse after paying too much for something?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you become more creative and cunning during times of scarcity?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy getting exclusive offers that no one else can get?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy being treated as special and important by the customer service staff? (shopping, restaurant, hotel etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to trade time with money? For example, if something takes too long or too much effort, do you prefer to pay and get it done quickly?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you value your time above everything else?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to chase after something if it has just slipped away from your grasp? Losing it right before you own it.
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to play games of chance?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to bet for an uncertain outcome?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to pay more money for something you crave so you can get it immediately?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Motivator 7: Curiosity and Exploration (Artemis)
How much are you motivated by a feeling of curiosity?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy seeking out knowledge when you are curious of something?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How much are you curious of the world and the universe?
Very curious
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How much are you curious of other people?
Very curious
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How much are you curious about yourself and discovering more about yourself?
Very curious
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How much are you curious of new and hot things?
Very curious
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
How much are you curious of old and vintage things?
Very curious
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to seek out novelty in your life?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to explore the world and travel to new places?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to seek out new experiences in life you have never done before?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to explore different sides of yourself? (career, interests, spirituality, wild side, intellectual side, artistic side etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy seeking out private secrets and gossip of other people? (celebrities, classmates, work colleagues, relatives etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy getting surprises? (gifts, rewards, visits, reunion etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you enjoy planning a surprise for someone you care about?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Are you strongly motivated to seek out more wisdom in life?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not really
Do you feel very thrilled to seek out adventures and some amount of danger?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you highly curious of the deeper mysteries of life?
Yes very curious
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to solve and find answers for the mysteries you come across?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy the thrill of chasing?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you enjoy the thrill of being chased?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Motivator 8: Fear, Rage and Panic (Hades)
How much are you motivated by fear?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
How do you react when you come across a fearful situation?
I fight back the fear
I flee in terror
I become frozen and confused
I don’t feel fear and act rationally
All of them depends on the situation
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of the unknown?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of loss? (family, relationship, security, possessions)
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of failure or becoming a failure?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of being judged negatively by others?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of being abandoned by your loved ones?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of being stuck with no self growth?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of change and uncertainty?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of losing face, reputation or credibility?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of God or a higher power who will punish you if you do immoral actions?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by the fear of going to hell after your death?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by other kinds of phobias that plague your everyday life?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Demotivated
Are you strongly motivated by your past traumatic events in your life?
Very motivated
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you actively use anger to hide your fear and motivate yourself?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by things or people that make you angry?
Yes very much
Somewhat
Neutral
Not at all
Do you use controlled anger in a competitive setting to motivate yourself?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by anger when something precious to you is attacked? (your children, valuable possessions, beliefs etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to seek out revenge against an opponent who have won against you in the past?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated by grudges for people who have wronged you in the past?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel outraged by some people’s immoral and disgusting behaviours?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to vent your outrage on the internet or to your close people?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to humiliate and to destroy the reputations of immoral people?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel intense levels of panic when you are about to lose something precious? (a game, relationship breakup, death of a family member etc)
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to do everything in your power to avoid losing something precious?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
If you are a parent, do you feel a lot of panic if your children hasn’t come back home or hasn’t contacted you for a while?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel intense panic when your children or pets are sick, hurt or in danger?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you intensely miss your loved one if they are far away from you for a long time?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Are you strongly motivated to reunite with your loved one as soon as possible?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel exhausted by feeling too much negative emotions all the time?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all
Do you feel a rollarcoaster of positive and negative emotions every day?
Yes very much
Sometimes
Neutral
Not at all