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Identity & self

Who you are

Seven questions about how you describe yourself, what you fear, what you are proud of, and what happiness means to you.

7 questions, 1,071 answers on the record, from 619 members. Every question is asked in FLAPSS wording — nobody answers as anybody else.

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How would you sum yourself up in three words?

Erin Doherty
The three things I strive for are authenticity, presence and empathy. You’d have to ask my loved ones if I’m pulling them off.

Recorded · The Guardian · 2025

Sam Ryder
Enthusiastic, enthusiastic, enthusiastic.

Recorded · The Guardian · 2023

Chris Bonington
Resourceful, resilient and compassionate.

Recorded · The Guardian · 2025

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Every question in this questionnaire

  1. How would you sum yourself up in three words? 112
  2. As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? 198
  3. Who raised you, and how did their work and example shape the way you lead today? —
  4. What do you fear most? 259
  5. Which trait in yourself do you like least? 241
  6. What fills you with the most pride? 103
  7. What does happiness look like for you when life is going well? 158

Who has answered

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