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This is a business quiz like no other – it’s all about how FEAR is holding you back.

For the longest time, I made excuses & hid behind my computer.

I didn’t want to be the “face” of my business.

I don’t want the blog to be about me.

But guess what?

People relate to people.

As bloggers we have to put ourselves on the page – our struggles & journeys & fears & worries.

Because no one wants to read about a perfect person who has it all together all the time.

And reading stories is obviously more interesting than reading about facts, right?

Sharing your personal journey connects you so much more to your readers.

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As bloggers, we’re also entrepreneurs.

Knowing your strengths & weaknesses will move your business forward more quickly.

And if you haven’t yet taken the leap to start your own side hustle… Fear is probably holding you back.

Now you can find out WHY you make the decisions that you do:

Avoiding things you know you should be doing
Spending time on tasks that don’t improve your business
Putting off certain things until tomorrow

How do you find this out?

With this 5-minute business quiz.

Take the QUIZ here in 5-minutes.

You’ll find out which fear types are strongest in your life, so you know how they’re impacting your business.

I’ve asked fellow bloggers to take the same quiz & share their thoughts on #DoItScared.

Here’s what they had to say.

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The #DoItScared Movement

Do It Scared is the latest book from best-selling author Ruth Soukup.

You can find out more about the book here.

Or download it with Audible for free here (free for new members only).

Along with the book, you can take the quick quiz here to find out how fear is messing with your life.

Both the quiz & the book work together to show you:

Your personal fear score
What your fear type says about you
How to stop letting your fear score hold you back

And now for the results of our survey!

Outcast

Hello, my name is Saira & I’m an Outcast.

The quiz says I’m an Outcast because my biggest fear is rejection.

Ouch.

According to Do It Scared there are pluses & minuses to each fear type.

Positives for the Outcast:

Self-motivated
Driven to succeed
Can be an effective leader
Persistent
Willing to take risks
Not easily discouraged by failure.

Yep, that’s me.

Now for the negatives:

Fears rejection
Often pushes people away to avoid being rejected first
Appears fearless & unfazed by what others think
Sometimes struggles as part of a team
May self-destruct

Again, all true!

Luckily Do It Scared gives us specific actions to take to overcome these fears.

So, where are my fellow Outcasts??

Pam from Life Creatively Organized

Liv from Liv By Grace

Angela from Mean Green Chef

Tracey from This Blog Is Popular

Gwen from Maker Lady

Amy from Your Stay At Home Mom: AGREED!

Are you an Outcast?

Find out here & let us know in the comments below.

People Pleaser

When you’re most afraid of what other people will think, you’re a people pleaser.

I would never have called myself a people pleaser, and yet, here it is, a very close #2 on my overall fear score.

You can get your detailed results with the Premium Report.

Positives for the People Pleaser personality:

Typically well-liked & fun to be around
Thoughtful, considerate & generous
Responsible employee
Great team player

People Pleaser negative traits:

Derives self-worth from the approval of others
Trouble saying no
Struggles to set boundaries
Hesitates to take action
Fears what others think

If this is you, read Do It Scared for ways to overcome these fears.

Some of my favorite bloggers are People Pleasers!

Sarah from Life Shines Big

Lauren from My Favorite Job Title Is Mom

Sara-Lynn from Inspired Decorator

Sandie from Fulfilled For Less

Angela from The Truthful Tutor

Rosaura from Crafty Mother Father

Michelle from Fashionable Health

Renee from Get Reel Photography

Pam from Made With A Twist

Alex from Quad Life Blog

Kimberly from His Palette

Are you a People Pleaser?

Find out here & let us know in the comments below.

Pessimist

When your biggest fear is adversity, Do It Scared calls this the Pessimist.

While no fear type is better or worse than another, this label can be difficult to accept.

Positives for the Pessimist:

Often sensitive & big-hearted
Caring, compassionate, kind & empathetic
Good listeners
Thoughtful & reflective

Pessimist negatives:

Fears but often finds adversity
Hardship can lead to giving up
Can feel powerless to change their situations
May become bitter
Has trouble seeing solutions for problems

If this is you, just know that Do It Scared walks you through overcoming these fears.

Colleen from Goodbye Anxiety Hello Joy

Desiree from Green Catholic Burrow

Are you a Pessimist?

Find out here & let us know in the comments below.

Rule Follower

When your most afraid of stepping out of line, Do It Scared calls you the Rule Follower.

Rule Followers can have an irrational fear of breaking the rules, defying authority or doing anything that isn’t allowed.

Positives for the Rule Follower:

Responsible
Trustworthy
Good friend & employee
Thoughtful, considerate, thorough & stable
Clear moral code & sense of duty
Detail-oriented

Rule Follower negatives:

Can have a fear of authority
Aderes to rules at the expense of own personal judgement
Worries about getting in trouble
Avoids uncertainty

If you’re a Rule Follower, Do It Scared gives you actions to take to overcome these fears.

Tonya from Snug and Cozy Life

Larisa from Raising Bliss

Sharon from Bloggers Jungle

Melanie from Educating Campbells

Neena from Almost Practical

Caitlin from Real Mom Recs: My top fear archetype was The Rule Follower. For me it is somewhat accurate, I don’t tend to go too far off the beaten path when it comes to major life decisions. I don’t like for my family and friends to be disappointed in me so I stick pretty close to what’s expected. The part that isn’t too accurate is about struggling to try something new and risk failure. Starting my online business what a major risk that had no guarantee of being profitable but I jumped into that with all I had!

Katie from My Joy In Chaos: I got rule follower! I do like knowing what’s expected and the best way to do something but I also know I have a tendency to tweak and try to be a little different, just because.

Cristy from Alaska Mom Life: Yes. It is accurate.

Tonya from Seeme And Liz: I completed the quiz and got “rule follower”. I think it is true to some extent although I have also broken some rules along the wa

Are you a Rule Follower?

Find out here & let us know in the comments below.

Procrastinator

This is the biggest category of bloggers in our poll.

When I got my husband to take the quiz, he was shocked to hear he was a Procrastinator.

Until I told him the Procrastinator is also known as the Perfectionist.

Then he agreed.

Procrastinators are most afraid of making mistakes.

Positives for the Procrastinator:

Driven for high achievement
High attention to detail
Holds self to high standard, resulting in high quality work
Focused, driving & diligent with strong with ethic

Procrastinators negatives:

Can paralyzed by indecision
Spends too much time researching or getting organized
Terrified of making mistakes

If you’re a Procrastinators, Do It Scared gives you actions to take to overcome these fears.

Natalie from Go From Broke

Bethann from Mommin Takes A Village

Lucy from Websites By Lucy

Kathryn from Wandering Bird

Lori from Choosing Wisdom

Carolina from This Athleisure Life

Christine from Treasured Family Travels

Carol from Life of the Pardee

Jennifer from Simply Healthy Mom

Sheree from Darling Steps

what does it mean if you're a procrastinator

Kylee from Theme Parks For Grown Ups: This is fun! I got my fear assessment back a few weeks ago. I’m loving Ruth’s book! I’m a “Procrastinator.” I’ve always known that my vice is procrastination. I’m not really a perfectionist, but I do have problems with follow-through. I have a lot of big dreams and plans, but I find it difficult to fulfill those dreams. I start a project with a lot of passion then my interest wanes and I don’t care to finish it. This is due to the dreaded “comparison syndrome.” I’m afraid that once my blog or video is done, it won’t be as good as other people’s blogs or videos. I can’t wait to learn more about myself and work towards becoming a “doer” rather than a “do it later.”

Megan from Scratch To Basics: I took the assessment a few weeks ago and it came back as the procrastinator/perfectionist (no surprise there). My close second is the rule follower.

Pearl from Certified Hustler: Results are accurate! I’m really working on improving this area of my life.

Are you a Procrastinator?

Find out here & let us know in the comments below.