Test Yourself With These 7 Questions**

**(Short Introduction):**
Big change starts with a small step, but the first step is the hardest. You might want to change your career, start your own project, move to a new city, or even completely transform your lifestyle. But how do you know if you are **truly** ready to take this leap, or if you’re just acting on a momentary impulse? This simple test is not about “passing” or “failing,” but rather a mirror for your thoughts, helping you assess your real readiness.

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**Test Your Readiness (The Questions):**

1. **Question One: Motivation**
*Is this change an escape *from* something (a boring routine, a bad job, fear) or a move *towards* something (a genuine passion, a specific opportunity, a vision for a better future)?*
**(Explanation:** Change based on “moving towards” is stronger and more sustainable than change based on “escaping from.”)

2. **Question Two: The Cost**
*Are you mentally and practically prepared to pay the “price” of this change? (e.g., temporary loss of income, extra effort, unfamiliar pressure, the possibility of failure)?*

3. **Question Three: Support System**
*What is the minimum support network (family, professional, emotional) you need? And have you planned how to build it or compensate for it if you can’t find it?*

4. **Question Four: Risk**
*What is the worst realistic scenario that could happen? Do you have a plan (even a simple one) to mitigate its consequences or recover from it?*

5. **Question Five: Identity**
*How will this change redefine your self-identity? (e.g., from “employee” to “entrepreneur,” from “resident” to “traveler”). Are you comfortable with this new identity?*

6. **Question Six: The Small Step**
*What is the smallest tangible action you can take **tomorrow** to validate your idea or start implementing it, without full commitment? (e.g., making a consultation call, drafting a plan outline, trying a free training course).*

7. **Question Seven: Regret**
*Imagine yourself 5 years from now, having **not** made this change. What feeling would dominate you? Would it be a feeling of security and satisfaction, or regret and sorrow over the missed opportunity?*

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**(Quick Analysis):**
* **If most of your answers are clear and realistic:** You are in a good state of readiness. You are aware of the challenges and have a rudimentary plan. The change might be scary, but you are not lost.
* **If you feel overwhelmed or unclear about most of them:** This is normal. The real step is not to jump, but to **work on these questions**. Start with Question Six (The Small Step) and Seven (Regret) to motivate yourself, then go back to the first ones to build a solid foundation.

**(Conclusion):**
Being ready for change doesn’t mean everything is clear; it means having the courage to face uncertainty with a flexible plan. These questions are not a stumbling block, but a practical guide for your journey of change. Start by answering one of them today.