Written statement · Motivation

Passion or discipline

"Passion gets people started, but it is discipline, not passion, that gets them through the hard years."

The two questions

  1. 1Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
  2. 2Describe a goal you kept working toward after your initial excitement faded. What kept you going?

What raters look for

Motivation
Shows genuine, sustained drive and a clear reason for choices, including when work is unglamorous.

Answer scenarios like this on the real timers

Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.

Practice free