The ACE test, widely used by mental health professionals, asks 10 questions that help determine how childhood trauma is influencing a person’s present-day experiences. The NEXT test, based on principles from The Success Paradox book, asks 13 questions about present-day experiences that will affect future experiences.

If you answer Yes, circle that question’s number or make a note of it. Some of the questions may be challenging to answer but go with your first intuitive response. Add up your “Yes’s” to determine your NEXT score.

1. Do you let things happen, rather than make them happen, most of the time?

2. Do you have a healthy, loving relationship with your father and mother?

3. Do you cooperate easily and are respected as a team player?

4. Is helping others usually more important than being acknowledged and/or getting paid?

5. Are you comfortable with making big changes when necessary and have done it successfully?

6. Are you always careful to do things right the first time or do you often have to do them over again?

7. Do you agree that your true value is determined more by who you are than what you do?

8. Do you voluntarily course correct, managing your moods so you don’t take risks when over-excited or remain depressed long enough to worry your friends?

9. Do you believe you can change your memories with your future actions?

10. Do you believe that your experience is determined primarily by your mindset and choices or by other people and circumstances?

11. Do you understand the influence of "bias" and agree with the term “I’ll see it when I believe it?”

12. Do you believe that the attitude you have doing something always shows up in the results you achieve?

13. Do you have a primary, loving relationship with a higher power (by whatever name)?

WHAT DOES YOUR NEXT SCORE MEAN?

A score of 10 - 13 points means that you are living an empowered life, enjoying being yourself, helping others, and reaping the rewards. High NEXT scores indicate well developed self-worth, a stable and evolved personality with strong leadership capacity, and the ability to create and enjoy lasting, loving relationships and a productive career.

A score of 9 or less suggests help would be useful to improve life and work experience. Each Yes and No question deserves thoughtful consideration, providing an open door for understanding more about yourself.

Regardless of your score, what matters is what you do next. We hope that you use the insights you gain from this exercise to improve quality of life for yourself and those closest to you.

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The NEXT test is offered for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of anything you may learn about yourself from this test.