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your ENERGY FORMULA
These are the 5 core Elements that make up your Personal Energy Formula. They provide insight into your personality, attributes, strengths and motivations. They work together to form the unique chemistry of who you are.
They can be a guide for your journey through life. They will help you understand the paths you’re likely to be successful in, the things you’ll be naturally motivated to do and find fulfillment from. The synthesis of these Elements and how they manifest are uniquely you.
what are the 16 Elements
Over the last 20 years, Life Engineering has been on a mission to understand what drives human achievement, and how to help people identify, access and achieve their full potential.
Our research has indicated there are three main categories that impact achievement. These include:
- Time – How much time someone gives, how they use that time, and how productive they are with that time
- Talent – What applicable skills that person has or develops that they can apply
- Energy – The motivation, drive, commitment, enthusiasm and level of engagement that person feels for what they’re doing
We particularly wanted to dive deep into the category of Energy and motivation, because what we found is that when someone has more Energy for something, they tend to give it more time, and be better with the time they spend on it. They also tend to develop more Talent for that thing, and have a natural propensity to develop that talent.
We found that when it comes to achievement, between Time, Talent and Energy… Energy matters most. This is especially true for an objective or initiative that happens over a longer period of time. We call these Journeys.
Because of the importance of Energy on achievement, we did extensive research to identify what motivates people, where they get their drive. We wanted to understand what gets them started and what keeps them engaged and moving forward. This could be on a macro scale, like in life; on a large scale, like over a career, or in a relationship or project; or on a micro scale, like over the span of a day.
Through our research, we identified 16 Elements that, when present or active, are what causes someone to be emotionally engaged, motivated, and driven to move forward.
Our research also showed that some Elements are more motivating to us than others… we call these Core Motivators. As we dove into this, we found that the reason these Elements are “Core Motivators” is because they are fundamental aspects of our identity. It’s core to who we are.
From this research, the Energy Profile and Engagement Assessment were born.
The Energy Profile identifies the specific Elements that form the chemistry of your identity, and the Engagement Assessment allows you to measure the degree to which those Elements are active across your core journeys in life.
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1st Motivator
2nd Motivator
3rd Motivator
4th Motivator
5th Motivator
ELEMENT WEIGHT: 0
ELEMENT WEIGHT
Your Personal Energy Formula is a unique chemistry of Elements that work together and interact with each other in important ways to make you who you are.
Your top 5 Elements are those that most motivate you and give rise to your strengths and characteristics. They are listed in the order in which they rank, with the highest-ranking Element first.
The Element Weight is an indication of the level of impact that particular Element has on your overall identity profile.
- Tier 1 (score of 86-100) – Maximum Impact
- Tier 2 (score of 71-85) – High Impact
- Tier 3 (score of 46-70) – Medium Impact
- Tier 4 (score of 21 – 45) – Low Impact
- Tier 5 (score of 0-20) – Minimal Impact
As you study your formula, take time to consider the Element Weights of each of Element, and what that means.
For instance, if your first three Elements are Tier 1 Motivators, and your last two Elements are Tier 3 Motivators, then the majority of your identity attributes will be comprised of those first three Elements, with the latter two adding color and focus to those Elements. In this case, you would want to really concentrate on understanding your first three motivators, as they have a disproportionate impact on who you are.
On the other hand, if all 5 Elements in your formula are Tier 1 Motivators, and the gap between them is small, than that gap is likely within the margin of error of the assessment. In that case it really doesn’t matter what order they’re in, because they all have nearly an equivalent impact on your identity attributes.
As you browse all of the sections in your profile, you’ll see the Element Weight across all 16 Elements. That can be helpful as you work to understand the level of impact each Element has, or how much it contributes to your total profile.
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ELEMENT WEIGHT: 0
ELEMENT WEIGHT
Your Personal Energy Formula is a unique chemistry of Elements that work together and interact with each other in important ways to make you who you are.
Your top 5 Elements are those that most motivate you and give rise to your strengths and characteristics. They are listed in the order in which they rank, with the highest-ranking Element first.
The Element Weight is an indication of the level of impact that particular Element has on your overall identity profile.
- Tier 1 (score of 86-100) – Maximum Impact
- Tier 2 (score of 71-85) – High Impact
- Tier 3 (score of 46-70) – Medium Impact
- Tier 4 (score of 21 – 45) – Low Impact
- Tier 5 (score of 0-20) – Minimal Impact
As you study your formula, take time to consider the Element Weights of each of Element, and what that means.
For instance, if your first three Elements are Tier 1 Motivators, and your last two Elements are Tier 3 Motivators, then the majority of your identity attributes will be comprised of those first three Elements, with the latter two adding color and focus to those Elements. In this case, you would want to really concentrate on understanding your first three motivators, as they have a disproportionate impact on who you are.
On the other hand, if all 5 Elements in your formula are Tier 1 Motivators, and the gap between them is small, than that gap is likely within the margin of error of the assessment. In that case it really doesn’t matter what order they’re in, because they all have nearly an equivalent impact on your identity attributes.
As you browse all of the sections in your profile, you’ll see the Element Weight across all 16 Elements. That can be helpful as you work to understand the level of impact each Element has, or how much it contributes to your total profile.
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ELEMENT WEIGHT: 0
ELEMENT WEIGHT
Your Personal Energy Formula is a unique chemistry of Elements that work together and interact with each other in important ways to make you who you are.
Your top 5 Elements are those that most motivate you and give rise to your strengths and characteristics. They are listed in the order in which they rank, with the highest-ranking Element first.
The Element Weight is an indication of the level of impact that particular Element has on your overall identity profile.
- Tier 1 (score of 86-100) – Maximum Impact
- Tier 2 (score of 71-85) – High Impact
- Tier 3 (score of 46-70) – Medium Impact
- Tier 4 (score of 21 – 45) – Low Impact
- Tier 5 (score of 0-20) – Minimal Impact
As you study your formula, take time to consider the Element Weights of each of Element, and what that means.
For instance, if your first three Elements are Tier 1 Motivators, and your last two Elements are Tier 3 Motivators, then the majority of your identity attributes will be comprised of those first three Elements, with the latter two adding color and focus to those Elements. In this case, you would want to really concentrate on understanding your first three motivators, as they have a disproportionate impact on who you are.
On the other hand, if all 5 Elements in your formula are Tier 1 Motivators, and the gap between them is small, than that gap is likely within the margin of error of the assessment. In that case it really doesn’t matter what order they’re in, because they all have nearly an equivalent impact on your identity attributes.
As you browse all of the sections in your profile, you’ll see the Element Weight across all 16 Elements. That can be helpful as you work to understand the level of impact each Element has, or how much it contributes to your total profile.
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ELEMENT WEIGHT: 0
ELEMENT WEIGHT
Your Personal Energy Formula is a unique chemistry of Elements that work together and interact with each other in important ways to make you who you are.
Your top 5 Elements are those that most motivate you and give rise to your strengths and characteristics. They are listed in the order in which they rank, with the highest-ranking Element first.
The Element Weight is an indication of the level of impact that particular Element has on your overall identity profile.
- Tier 1 (score of 86-100) – Maximum Impact
- Tier 2 (score of 71-85) – High Impact
- Tier 3 (score of 46-70) – Medium Impact
- Tier 4 (score of 21 – 45) – Low Impact
- Tier 5 (score of 0-20) – Minimal Impact
As you study your formula, take time to consider the Element Weights of each of Element, and what that means.
For instance, if your first three Elements are Tier 1 Motivators, and your last two Elements are Tier 3 Motivators, then the majority of your identity attributes will be comprised of those first three Elements, with the latter two adding color and focus to those Elements. In this case, you would want to really concentrate on understanding your first three motivators, as they have a disproportionate impact on who you are.
On the other hand, if all 5 Elements in your formula are Tier 1 Motivators, and the gap between them is small, than that gap is likely within the margin of error of the assessment. In that case it really doesn’t matter what order they’re in, because they all have nearly an equivalent impact on your identity attributes.
As you browse all of the sections in your profile, you’ll see the Element Weight across all 16 Elements. That can be helpful as you work to understand the level of impact each Element has, or how much it contributes to your total profile.
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ELEMENT WEIGHT: 0
ELEMENT WEIGHT
Your Personal Energy Formula is a unique chemistry of Elements that work together and interact with each other in important ways to make you who you are.
Your top 5 Elements are those that most motivate you and give rise to your strengths and characteristics. They are listed in the order in which they rank, with the highest-ranking Element first.
The Element Weight is an indication of the level of impact that particular Element has on your overall identity profile.
- Tier 1 (score of 86-100) – Maximum Impact
- Tier 2 (score of 71-85) – High Impact
- Tier 3 (score of 46-70) – Medium Impact
- Tier 4 (score of 21 – 45) – Low Impact
- Tier 5 (score of 0-20) – Minimal Impact
As you study your formula, take time to consider the Element Weights of each of Element, and what that means.
For instance, if your first three Elements are Tier 1 Motivators, and your last two Elements are Tier 3 Motivators, then the majority of your identity attributes will be comprised of those first three Elements, with the latter two adding color and focus to those Elements. In this case, you would want to really concentrate on understanding your first three motivators, as they have a disproportionate impact on who you are.
On the other hand, if all 5 Elements in your formula are Tier 1 Motivators, and the gap between them is small, than that gap is likely within the margin of error of the assessment. In that case it really doesn’t matter what order they’re in, because they all have nearly an equivalent impact on your identity attributes.
As you browse all of the sections in your profile, you’ll see the Element Weight across all 16 Elements. That can be helpful as you work to understand the level of impact each Element has, or how much it contributes to your total profile.
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Potential Energy
Potential Energy describes an individual’s intrinsic level of self-motivation. It represents their inherent capacity and propensity to engage and the energy they have when they do. High Potential Energy indicates a strong inherent drive, while low Potential Energy may suggest a reliance on external factors for motivation. Understanding and effectively managing one’s Potential Energy can enhance well-being, performance, and overall life satisfaction.
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confidence & Self-Efficacy
This describes how confident you are in your skills and abilities, and how much you believe that you can positive impact your life. It shows up in how you approach life and its journeys, and in how you look to the future.
It’s important to note that confidence is not a representation of actual skills or abilities, but rather a measure of your perception of these.
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Connectedness
Your Connectedness Score describes your natural tendency to reach out, form connections, and and include other people in your journey.
It’s an indication of the fulfillment and joy you get from being connected to and associating with others. It describes your level of need for social connection and creating relationships.
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autonomy
Your Autonomy Score is a measure of your perceived control, influence, and ability across various aspects of their life. It reflects the degree to which you feel you can make independent decisions, influence your outcomes, and shape your own path.
Autonomy is about having the freedom to act according to your values, interests, and beliefs, and feeling that your behavior is self-endorsed and congruent with your personal values and beliefs.
passion
Your Passion score describes the overall breadth of passion you feel, or how passionate you are in your life.
It’s an indication of the emotional enthusiasm you naturally carry with you and can indicate your level of curiosity and energy for trying new things. Raw passion is a huge source of natural energy that drives engagement in life.
Your results across all 16 elements
Below you will be able to see how you scored across all 16 Elements, using three distinct lenses. Each will help you more fully understand your personality and what motivates you. Understanding what these scores mean, through each of these lenses, can make a big difference in helping you know what you can do to feel more motivated, be more engaged, achieve success and find fulfillment in life.
Element Weight
ELEMENT WEIGHT
Your Personal Energy Formula is a unique chemistry of Elements that work together and interact with each other in important ways to make you who you are.
Your top 5 Elements are those that most motivate you and give rise to your strengths and characteristics. They are listed in the order in which they rank, with the highest-ranking Element first.
The Element Weight is an indication of the level of impact that particular Element has on your overall identity profile.
- Tier 1 (score of 86-100) – Maximum Impact
- Tier 2 (score of 71-85) – High Impact
- Tier 3 (score of 46-70) – Medium Impact
- Tier 4 (score of 21 – 45) – Low Impact
- Tier 5 (score of 0-20) – Minimal Impact
As you study your formula, take time to consider the Element Weights of each of Element, and what that means.
For instance, if your first three Elements are Tier 1 Motivators, and your last two Elements are Tier 3 Motivators, then the majority of your identity attributes will be comprised of those first three Elements, with the latter two adding color and focus to those Elements. In this case, you would want to really concentrate on understanding your first three motivators, as they have a disproportionate impact on who you are.
On the other hand, if all 5 Elements in your formula are Tier 1 Motivators, and the gap between them is small, than that gap is likely within the margin of error of the assessment. In that case it really doesn’t matter what order they’re in, because they all have nearly an equivalent impact on your identity attributes.
As you browse all of the sections in your profile, you’ll see the Element Weight across all 16 Elements. That can be helpful as you work to understand the level of impact each Element has, or how much it contributes to your total profile.
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While your Energy Formula shows your 5 highest-ranking Elements, here you can see how much each of the other Elements contribute to your personality. This allows you to gain more granular insights into additional attributes of your identity!
Motivation Potential
THE ENERGY ACTIVATION SPECTRUM
UNDERSTANDING THE INTERPLAY OF MOTIVATION POTENTIAL AND ACTIVATION ENERGY
In Chemistry, Activation Energy is the minimum energy threshold that must be reached for a chemical reaction to occur. In life, the energy of motivation also has an Activation Energy Threshold. It’s the amount of investment we have to make for an Element to release its energy.
The Energy Activation Spectrum is composed of two separate but interrelated aspects.
- Motivation Potential – This describes the total energy you’re likely to get out of an Element, or how motivating it is to you.
- Activation Energy – This describes how difficult it is to get that Element to produce Energy or motivation.
These two interact in opposite ways.
For instance, a low Element score means that Element is likely to release less energy or be less motivating to you, and it’ll take more work to get that energy out.
A high score means it’ll require less work to activate the energy of that Element, and the energy output will be high.
When trying to understand your own energy and motivation, this is a vital concept to understand. Some Elements are just not worth the work, because they have low motivation potential, and take a lot of work to get that energy out.
This view helps you recognize where to focus your efforts when your energy or engagement is low.
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This lens shows you the Motivation Potential of each Element… or how likely an Element is to motivate you and the amount of energy that will come from that Element. A high score means that Element is highly motivating to you, and when active, will provide a high energy output! A low score means that Element doesn’t hold as much energy potential for you.
Activation Energy
THE ENERGY ACTIVATION SPECTRUM
UNDERSTANDING THE INTERPLAY OF MOTIVATION POTENTIAL AND ACTIVATION ENERGY
In Chemistry, Activation Energy is the minimum energy threshold that must be reached for a chemical reaction to occur. In life, the energy of motivation also has an Activation Energy Threshold. It’s the amount of investment we have to make for an Element to release its energy.
The Energy Activation Spectrum is composed of two separate but interrelated aspects.
- Motivation Potential – This describes the total energy you’re likely to get out of an Element, or how motivating it is to you.
- Activation Energy – This describes how difficult it is to get that Element to produce Energy or motivation.
These two interact in opposite ways.
For instance, a low Element score means that Element is likely to release less energy or be less motivating to you, and it’ll take more work to get that energy out.
A high score means it’ll require less work to activate the energy of that Element, and the energy output will be high.
When trying to understand your own energy and motivation, this is a vital concept to understand. Some Elements are just not worth the work, because they have low motivation potential, and take a lot of work to get that energy out.
This view helps you recognize where to focus your efforts when your energy or engagement is low.
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It takes energy to make energy. This lens shows you, by Element, how much energy (or work) is required to experience an energy outcome from that Element. A high score means it takes very little effort for that Element to motivate you. A low score means that if you try to find motivation from that Element, it will take a lot of work, and will still have very little energy output (Motivation Potential).
YOUR Tier 1 motivators
MAXIMUM MOTIVATION POTENTIAL
The following are your Tier 1 Motivators. These are the Elements where you scored 86 – 100. These Elements have maximum motivation potential. These are special motivators, and they’re rare. It’s not uncommon for you to only have a single or maybe even no Elements in this category. These Elements have the absolute highest ability to drive your motivation and take the very least work to activate the energy from them.
That’s all, you have no additional Tier 1 Elements.
YOUR Tier 2 motivators
HIGH MOTIVATION POTENTIAL
These are your Tier 2 Motivators. These are the Elements where you scored 71 – 85. These Elements have high motivation potential. Unless you’re fortunate enough to have a Tier 1 Motivator, these are going to be the Elements that you rely most heavily on to keep you motivated and moving forward in life. They are also rare, and it’s common to only have one or two of these Motivators. These Elements have a very high ability to drive your motivation. It takes very little work to activate the energy from them.
That’s all, you have no additional Tier 2 Elements.
YOUR Tier 3 motivators
MEDIUM MOTIVATION POTENTIAL
These are your Tier 3 Motivators. These are the Elements where you scored 46 – 70. These Elements have medium motivation potential, and they’re a lot more common than Tier 1 and Tier 2 Motivators. You’re likely to have several Elements that fall into this category. This category likely represents the bulk of the Elements that provide a relatively easy-to-access, high motivational output. Because of this, your Tier 3 Elements should remain high in your focus when solving for your own energy.
That’s all, you have no additional Tier 3 Elements.
YOUR Tier 4 motivators
Low MOTIVATION POTENTIAL
These are your Tier 4 Motivators. These are the Elements where you scored 21 – 45. These Elements have low motivation potential. You’ll probably have a number of Elements that fall into this category. That’s OK. We all have a unique motivation formula, and the very thing that makes our higher-tier elements special is that there are so few of them. These Tier 4 Elements will have low energy output, and take a lot of energy to be active. It’s not that they don’t matter, because they do. And occasionally, under the right circumstances, you may find one of these Elements providing a lot of motivation. But ordinarily these Elements are ones that you should focus less on, instead investing yourself into the Elements that have higher energy yield.
That’s all, you have no additional Tier 4 Elements.
YOUR Tier 5 motivators
MINIMAL MOTIVATION POTENTIAL
These are your Tier 5 Motivators. These are the Elements where you scored 0 – 20. These Elements have minimal motivation potential. They’re not likely to produce much motivation for you, and it takes a lot to get energy out of them. These are Elements that you should not focus much time and effort on, instead optimizing for Elements that have higher Energy yield.
That’s all, you have no additional Tier 5 Elements.
achievement process profile
As we’ve studied the science of human achievement, we found that the 16 Elements that create energy and engagement can be divided into 4 primary Pillars.
These Pillars identify 4 sequential stages that need to occur for us to achieve success.
Each of us tend to be better at some stages than others. Some are good at starting things, at knowing where to go and seeing how to get there. These are people who predominantly score high in the Orient Pillar.
Others are natural gatherers and enablers, are highly social and good at involving and enlisting others. These are people who score high in the Elements of Assemble.
Some find the most joy and energy in actually doing things and finishing things. These are people who tend to score high in the Elements of Act.
Still others tend to be highly results-oriented. They thrive in outcomes and the evidence and experience of progress. These people tend to score high in the Elements of Achieve.
(Note: The two wing systems are what we need to have in place to stabilize our journey. The Engagement Assessment included in your membership helps act as a diagnostic system to alert you when you’re losing energy toward something you care about, and the Achievement Academy, Achievement Community and other resources in your membership represent recovery solutions to help re-engage and get back on track.)
Below you’ll find out how you scored by Pillar.
We’ve included your separate Element scores and your overall Pillar score again for your convenience, so you can see all the scores in one place. But in this view we provide more detail about the breakdown of your rating by Pillar.
The science we use for this assessment draws from a proven and well-documented model to understand human motivation and personality called Self-Determination Theory, or SDT.
We then take that model and expand upon it, augmenting it with the science of the 16 Elements and the role they play in energy, engagement, motivation, and personality.
The questions in your assessment are broken down to determine 4 main categories, including competence, autonomy, relatedness, and passion.
Competence – This captures your natural, existing level of ability in that Element, your feeling of mastery, ability and effectiveness.
Autonomy – This captures how much you feel independence in that Element, and that you have choice in it and control of it.
Relatedness – This captures the need and desire to involve others in that Element.
Passion – This captures the inherent ability of that Element to activate the energy inside of you, and how excited you are by it.
Below you’ll see all these scores combined and sorted by Pillar so you can understand your own Achievement Process Profile.
While ultimately we have to leverage all 4 Pillars to achieve success, we tend to have a distinct propensity to some more than others. This can be a strength, for certain, but it can also cause us to dwell overlong in the Pillars for which we have the highest propensity, avoiding the Pillars we are less prone to succeed in.
Being good at some and not good at others is a natural part of the human experience. Understanding your Achievement Process Profile is important. It can help you identify the aspects of achievement where you may need help. It can help you identify what aspects you’re naturally good at, so that you can pursue activities, roles, jobs, and objectives that fall within that category.
It can also help you be aware of areas where you may tend to be a bit obsessive, so you can better identify when it’s time to move on. Explore your Pillar Profile scores below!
ORIENT
Assemble
Act
AcHIEVE
engagement
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