Which Stoic Archetype Are You?

A 3-Minute Self-Reflection for Modern Men

The Stoics believed character is revealed in how we meet pressure. This short introspective quiz draws on principles from my CALM Series book Meditations for Modern Men to help you discover your Stoic Archetype: your dominant strength and the mindset blindspot that comes with it. Answer honestly. There are no right answers. Only reflections. -R. J.

Question 1 of 10

When faced with uncertainty, you tend to…

Stick to proven methods. Pause for perspective. Focus on what I can build or fix today. See the big picture and direct accordingly. Accept impermanence and trust the process.

Question 2 of 10

Your idea of a productive morning is…

Hitting a workout and clearing my to-do list. Reading or journaling before speaking to anyone. Building, repairing, or organizing something tangible. Planning the week and setting priorities for my team or family. Sitting in silence, centering my mind before engaging the world.

Question 3 of 10

You feel most alive when…

Testing my limits. Unpacking a complex idea. Building something. Guiding others toward a vision. Finding complete inner stillness.

Question 4 of 10

Conflict makes you feel…

Energized. It’s a test of discipline. Drained. I replay it mentally afterward. Focused. I look for practical solutions. Responsible. I try to restore order in a fair way. Unmoved. Most battles aren’t worth fighting.

Question 5 of 10

When someone disrespects you…

I hold the line. Respect is non-negotiable. I step back and examine what’s really driving them. I keep my focus on my work, not the noise. I take note, and let strategy deliver the lesson. I let it pass. It can’t touch my peace.

Question 6 of 10

Your biggest weakness in stressful moments is…

Acting too quickly. Overthinking every angle. Forgetting to rest or reflect. Wanting control over everything. Withdrawing too far from others.

Question 7 of 10

Your leadership style could best be described as…

Lead from the front. I’ll never ask what I wouldn’t do myself. Lead through wisdom. I teach more than I command. Lead through skill. I show how it’s done. Lead through vision. I unite people around a purpose. Lead through calm. My presence steadies others.

Question 8 of 10

What’s your relationship with routine?

I thrive on structure and consistency. I use it for grounding, but I need mental variety. Routine keeps my hands and mind steady. I delegate or design routines for others. I treat each day as practice; same actions, new awareness.

Question 9 of 10

When life throws you an unexpected curveball, your first instinct is to…

Snap into action. Hesitation isn’t my style. Pause and get perspective. What is this revealing about my path? Get practical. Focus on the next doable step. Rise above the moment and chart a smarter course. Shrug. Everything unfolds as it should.

Question 10 of 10

What do you most want to leave behind?

Proof that I stayed disciplined through chaos. Ideas that help others think clearly. Work that lasts and serves others. People or systems that outlive me. A sense of peace that ripples outward.

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