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Read each of the five Stoic Scenarios below and choose your response. Your score and answers will be provided upon submission.

You’ve just made a high-profile decision in business, and public opinion is sharply divided. Some people praise your courage, while others criticize you harshly. The negativity feels personal. What do you do?

Respond publicly to your critics, explaining your reasoning and defending your decision. It’s important to clarify your position and address the criticism head-on to protect your reputation.

Reflect on whether your decision aligns with your values and long-term goals. If it does, focus on moving forward and let public opinion take care of itself. Engage only if it adds clarity or value, not to appease others.

You’ve taken on debt to help a trusted business partner based on their verbal promise to reciprocate when needed. Now, the time has come for them to fulfill their promise, but they refuse, citing circumstances beyond their control. Confronting them risks damaging your relationship. What do you do?

Confront them directly, emphasizing the importance of their promise and the trust you placed in them. Explain the consequences of their inaction and insist they make things right, even if it strains the relationship.

Take a step back to reflect on the situation. Accept that their decision may be driven by factors you can’t control. Focus on preserving the relationship and finding a way to move forward without harboring resentment.

An opportunity presents itself, but it requires significant risk and goes against conventional advice. The potential upside is transformative, but failure would be costly. What do you do?

Take the opportunity without overanalyzing. Sometimes, you just have to trust your instincts and act quickly. If the upside is worth the risk, boldness can be its own reward.

Pause and assess the situation rationally. Examine the risks, potential rewards, and alignment with your long-term values. If the decision feels right after careful consideration, proceed with confidence—prepared for the possibility of loss.

You’re offered a business deal that promises huge financial rewards but involves cutting corners ethically. It’s unclear if your actions will have immediate consequences. What do you do?

Take the deal and focus on maximizing the financial gain. Ethical compromises are sometimes necessary to succeed in competitive industries, especially if no one gets hurt directly.

Walk away from the deal, prioritizing your integrity and long-term reputation. Even if the consequences aren’t immediate, actions that conflict with your principles can erode your character over time.

You’re managing a team, and one member is underperforming but has shown great loyalty in the past. You’re facing pressure to replace them to meet targets. How do you decide?

Keep the team member and work closely with them to improve. Loyalty deserves reciprocation, and with the right support, they may rise to the challenge. Relationships are built over time, not replaced.

Make the difficult decision to replace them for the sake of the team’s goals. Loyalty is important, but results are critical to the success of the organization and everyone involved.

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