Introduction
If your result is High Standard, you know what you want — and you’re not afraid to expect it. You value growth, integrity, and emotional maturity. You hold yourself to high standards, and you naturally expect the same from others.
This post explores your strengths, your challenges, and how to maintain your standards without slipping into perfectionism.
What This Looks Like in Daily Life
• You’re intentional about who you let into your life
• You expect emotional maturity and accountability
• You value growth and self‑awareness
• You don’t settle for half‑hearted effort
Your Core Strengths
1. You value growth
You want relationships that evolve.
2. You’re intentional
You choose partners with care.
3. You’re self‑aware
You reflect and take responsibility for your part.
When This Style Gets Stretched
Your standards are powerful — but when overextended, they can lead to:
• impatience
• frustration when others don’t match your pace
• difficulty relaxing into imperfection
• feeling like you’re carrying the emotional load
Your growth lies in balancing standards with compassion.
What Others Experience With You
People feel inspired to grow — but they may also feel pressure to “keep up.”
How to Grow Without Lowering Your Standards
1. Celebrate progress, not perfection
Growth is a journey, not a test.
2. Communicate expectations early
Clarity prevents resentment.
3. Practise emotional flexibility
People grow at different speeds.
Try This This Week
Acknowledge one thing someone is doing well — even if it’s small.
A Closing Thought
Your standards elevate relationships — and when paired with patience and compassion, they create partnerships that are strong, intentional, and deeply fulfilling.
If you want to explore how your high standards influence your leadership values, try the next quiz in the series. https://aimhigherbebetter.com/category/personal-development-quizzes/
