Exercise 14
Identifying Your Monkey's Management Profile
- Quick WinGut reaction rating
- EssentialAssessment + 3 vulnerabilities
- Deep DiveFull assessment + management plan integration
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Duration: 30-45 minutes | Materials: notebook, pen, honest self-reflection
This exercise helps you identify your primary and secondary personality tendencies to create a personalised Monkey's Credit management strategy.
Part 1: Personality Assessment
Rate how strongly each statement resonates with you by using the Official Monkey’s-Worthy Scale:
Not Worth a Monkey's Uncle | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | Prime Monkey's-Worthy |
Group 1 Tendencies:
- I feel uncomfortable when I'm not being productive.
- I often take on more than I can reasonably handle.
- I define my worth largely through my accomplishments.
- I rarely feel satisfied with what I've achieved before moving to the next goal.
- I struggle to relax without feeling guilty.
Total for this group:
Group 2 Tendencies:
- I find it difficult to say no when asked for help or favours.
- I often worry about disappointing others.
- I apologise frequently, even for small things.
- I adjust my opinions to match those around me.
- I put others' needs before my own most of the time.
Total for this group:
Group 3 Tendencies:
- I analyse situations from every possible angle before acting.
- I replay conversations in my head, thinking of better responses.
- I struggle to make decisions without extensive research.
- I often imagine worst-case scenarios.
- I seek reassurance from others about my choices.
Total for this group:
Group 4 Tendencies:
- I feel constrained by rules and routines.
- I often take positions opposite to the mainstream view.
- I resist suggestions even when they might benefit me.
- I value my independence above most other things.
- I'm uncomfortable with commitments that limit my freedom.
Total for this group:
Group 5 Tendencies:
- I feel responsible for others' happiness and well-being.
- I notice what others need before they ask.
- I find it easier to give help than receive it.
- I often neglect my own needs while attending to others'.
- I derive most of my satisfaction from helping others.
Total for this group:
Group 6 Tendencies:
- I have extremely high standards for my work and appearance.
- I spot flaws and mistakes that others don't notice.
- I often delay completing tasks because they're not perfect yet.
- I'm highly self-critical when I make mistakes.
- I worry about others judging my performance.
Total for this group:
Part 2: Calculating Your Profile
Add your scores for each group. Your highest score likely represents your primary tendency, while your second-highest score indicates your secondary tendency.
Now let’s see how these relate to the 6 main personality groups.
Group 1 = High-Achiever Tendencies
Group 2 = People-Pleaser Tendencies
Group 3 = Overthinker Tendencies
Group 4 = Rebel Tendencies
Group 5 = Caretaker Tendencies
Group 6 = Perfectionist Tendencies
Part 3: Identifying Your Monkey's Vulnerabilities
Based on your primary and secondary tendencies, answer:
- In what situations do you most frequently experience Monkey's Bankruptcy?
- What thoughts or behaviours accelerate your Monkey's Credit depletion?
- Which areas of life do you tend to over-invest your Monkey's Credits?
- Which areas do you neglect in your current Monkey's Portfolio?
- What would optimal Monkey's Diversification look like for you specifically?
Part 4: Creating Your Personal Monkey's Management Plan
Based on your profile, create:
- Three specific boundaries to prevent Monkey's Bankruptcy.
- Two areas where you'll implement Monkey's Currency Exchange.
- One daily practice to maintain your Monkey's Savings Account.
- A simple Monkey's Audit check-in, you'll use weekly.