The Intent Project Test By Gray Otter

Discover Your Primary Intent Driver

1. You find yourself at a crossroads in life: you have a new job opportunity that comes with a 25% pay increase, but you will need to move 3 hours away. You...

Turn it down. You love your life where it is right now, and your current job isn’t terrible.

Go for it! Who knows where the future might lead, and you’re bored with this town, anyway.

Strongly consider it, and the impact it would have. The extra money could really help out.

Weigh the pros and cons, think through the benefits and drawbacks, and assess the risk. Is this new town a good fit for you?

Talk it over with your mom/dad, best friend, significant other, or perhaps all 3, and see what they think.

2. A friend forwards you an email with a coupon to try a new Ethiopian restaurant in your neighborhood…You...

Take them up on the offer! You haven’t seen your friend in a few weeks so it will be nice to catch up.

Take them up on the offer! You also bring your resume because you heard the restaurant is looking to hire a new bartender.

Take them up on the offer! As a member of the community, you believe it’s your duty to uplift and support your neighbors.

Turn them down. Your ex broke up with you in an Ethiopian restaurant and you just can’t handle remembering that right now.

Turn them down. You checked out the menu online but didn’t recognize any dishes and have a bad feeling about your ability to handle unknown food.

3. Your local animal shelter just rescued 73 puppies from a puppy mill warehouse, and they are reaching out to the community to find homes as soon as possible. Some of these puppies have never even been outside before they were rescued…

You immediately race to the shelter to give a loving home to as many sad, lonely puppies as you can handle!

You’re glad the pups are safe, but after analyzing your situation (apartment is too small, you won’t be around, not enough money) it makes zero sense to get a pet right now.

You take your daughters to visit and play with the puppies every week. You’d love to be able to take one home, but after running the numbers you just can’t afford it.

You adopt a puppy because all of God’s creatures deserve to be loved.

Of course you adopted a puppy because it’s the right thing to do and not at all because of the insane amount of likes you two have been getting on Instagram.

4. A person cuts your off on the road. No wave, no turn signal, they just floored it and rudely pulled in front of you. You…

Already noticed this driver’s erratic driving. You slowed down and left plenty of room for them to pull into, anticipating their rude maneuver.

Take the slight personally, putting you in a bad mood for the rest of the day.

Notice the driver is elderly and probably didn’t do it on purpose. You’re not happy about them being on the road but there’s no point in getting upset about something you can’t change.

Don’t show any signs of anger and keep your eyes locked on the road. You never know what other people are capable of.

Almost retaliate before seeing a cop car speeding up from behind you. Sensing a wonderful thing about to happen, you slow down to let them get closer. A big smile spreads on your face as they pull your nemesis over.

5. Your cousin posts a picture of their newborn baby on Facebook. Everyone is posting positive comments about how cute he is, but you think he bears a slight resemblance to baby Shrek. The next time you see your cousin, they ask if you saw the photos. You…

Tell your cousin that you don’t spend a lot of time on social media. This way, you’re off the hook for this photo and all future posts of the little guy.

Say the baby looks adorable. You love the relationship you have with your cousin and would hate to ruin that over something so trivial.

Lie. You understand that new parents will gush about their babies and that no good can come from saying anything negative.

Say you absolutely love the new little bugger! You know your cousin would be crushed to hear anything else. Plus, this is the newest member of your family and they’ll always have a place in heart.

Say “all babies are precious.” While you can’t lie and say the baby is cute, you do want to share positive vibes with your cousin and wish a long, happy life for the newest addition to the family.

6. You have been accepted to a prestigious university for a Masters Degree, which will likely lead to a promotion at work when you finish. Unfortunately, for various reasons, you don’t qualify for financial aid, and you’ll have to pay out of pocket. You…

Rework your budget, finding and moving money here and there to make things work. You’ll be stretched thin but you should be okay if you stick to the budget.

Set up a crowdfunding campaign, asking for donations from friends and family.

Schedule a meeting with your boss to talk about the situation. Explain how this education will benefit the company and see if they can support some of the costs.

Send out grateful vibes to the world for being accepted and hope that those good vibes are returned to you in the form of financial benefit.

Are initially distraught, but quickly turn that into motivation. You spend the next few days applying for every scholarship and grant you can find.

7. Your friend works for a nonprofit that helps underprivileged children, which also happens to be one of your favorite organizations. They’ve recently done some really incredible work with a nearby school. Your friend surprises you and says she told her boss all about you, and they want to hire you! Unfortunately, they need someone to start this week, and the salary is about 25% less than you’re currently making. You…

Jump at the chance! This will be so incredible! Not only will you have a chance to work with a great organization that helps kids, but you’ll work with your friend. This is a true win-win! You can always pick up a side job for extra cash.

Politely decline the offer. While you really appreciate her thinking of you, you see no real reason to leave a job you enjoy, especially for a pay cut. You’re also concerned that working with your friend could cause issues later.

You take an evening to ponder the situation, look at your budget, and review where you could make cuts to afford the lower salary. After careful planning, you just can’t make it work without creating too much financial stress, so you decline.

You thank your friend for the offer, and ask for a day or two to think about it. While the loss in pay would definitely have an effect on you, maybe you could move into a smaller home, or find another way to make it work. It would be incredible to be a part of something bigger than yourself, especially for such a worthy cause. You decide to take the evening and pray about it, and tell your friend the next day. Ultimately, you accept.

Accept the offer. Your friend obviously went above and beyond to talk you up to her boss. How could you possibly refuse? You’d look like a jerk! Granted, the pay cut is going to cause issues, but you’ll figure out how to deal with that later.

8. Your brother has an awesome idea for a new business, and says the two of you just HAVE to do it! He’s created an app that controls a robot that feeds and walks your dog. The catch is, he would need you to put a substantial amount of money into it. You...

Ask to see his business plan, market analysis, and initial marketing strategy. You’d be happy to invest if it seems like a well thought out idea!

Are so proud of your brother! He’s been struggling lately but he seems really excited about this idea. Of course you give him the money.

Ask for a few days to think it over. New businesses are risky so you want to mull over your situation before giving a definitive answer.

Think this might be the sign you've been waiting for to shake up your life!

Decide not to invest almost immediately. You know how risky new businesses can be and want no part in something so uncertain.

9. Your partner thinks it’s an awesome time to start a family. They’ve been reading everything about kids, getting healthy, saving money, and buying tiny footballs. You wholeheartedly (and secretly) disagree. You…

Decide to be honest. You know it’s going to be a tough conversation, and it may cause challenges, but hiding your opinion will only blow up later.

Go ahead with their planning. They really mean a lot to you and you don’t want to disappoint them. You know how important this is, and maybe over time you’ll be okay with it.

Do nothing. Maybe they will get over the idea, or decide something else is more important. If you rock the boat or tell them how you really feel, the whole thing could blow up and you could lose them.

Bring home a puppy, instead! Puppies are soft, fuzzy, and adorable. They take up all your time and make a horrific mess everywhere, not to mention ruining your sleep for the first month. Puppy to the rescue! You’ll also get bonus points for doing something so sweet.

Decide to be partially honest. You sit down with your partner and have a conversation about the real impact a baby will have. One of you might have to cut back on work. The cost of daycare in your area is extremely high, and you’re not sure if you can really afford a baby right now. However, if you keep saving for a few more years, the situation might get better.

10. Your dad, who you haven’t spoken to in 5 years, is diagnosed with cancer. They don’t know the prognosis, but it doesn’t seem good. He reaches out to you. You…

Accept. Although things have been tough between the two of you, he’s always been a tangible thing in the world. You’re afraid of losing him before making amends.

Turn him down. The last five years were tough but you made it through by shielding yourself from him.

Accept, and pray for his well being. You two may not have the best relationship, but he is your father, and you’ve been taught to love and respect your family.

Don’t accept at first, but after some deep thought, you begin to open up to the idea. You can’t forget the past, but you might be able to make a slightly better future.

Accept. You were always conflicted about the way things ended between the two of you. You wish the circumstances were different, but maybe now you can start to build a relationship again.

11. Your 5 year old has tested off the charts (genius-level) for musical talent and aptitude. She has also been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. You…

Start researching and contacting educators that specialize in working with talented children who have autism. With careful planning, you know your daughter will be successful.

Reach out to support groups for parents who have children with autism. The support of others going through similar situations has always boosted your morale.

Ask your daughter what she wants to do. It’s her life, after all, and if she wants to pursue music you’ll do everything you can to help her succeed while keeping her safe.

Wonder how this could happen to you?! You did everything to protect her but something still happened. What happens now? How will she function? What do you do?!

Take a deep breath to calm down, closing your eyes for a moment to process the news and what it means for the future. You whisper a short message of “thanks” for your daughter’s health to no one in particular. This isn’t bad news, after all, it’s simply news you have to now respond to.

12. Your good friend is moving out of state for a new job in a big city. As such, they are selling their car, and you just happen to be in the market for a new automobile! Your friend offers you a great deal: 25% less than you would likely pay elsewhere. You…

Tell them you have to think it over. You ask for some more information about the car and talk to your mechanic uncle to make sure it’s a solid purchase.

Immediately take them up on the offer. You’ve always been sure car dealers will take advantage of you, but you know you can trust your friend

Immediately take them up on the offer. You’ve spent a few months shopping around but have never seen a deal like this!

Immediately take them up on the offer. Your friends all love that car and the wacky adventures you had in it. You’d all hate to see it go.

Immediately take them up on the offer. At this price, you could easily make a profit big enough to buy an even better whip!

13. Your next-door neighbor tells you they REALLY need someone to coach little league this year. The old coach just quit and the kids are really struggling. Your experience playing in college could really help! Yesterday, your boss offered you a promotion with a pay raise, but you’ll need to start traveling for business and work more hours. You…

Agree to help out! Somehow you’ll make it all work. You hated losing as a kid and can’t stand the idea of not helping kids in need.

Don’t help out. Things have been tight lately and this promotion is too good to pass up. Maybe if things slow down soon you could help here and there.

Can’t help out, even if you wanted to. It doesn’t make sense to pass up this promotion so you simply won’t have enough time.

Ask your boss if the company could sponsor the team. This way, you might be able to still help, while also getting your promotion.

Reach out to a few friends in the area who also played baseball. They’re always up for getting back onto the field!

14. New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and your friends have asked you to the annual bar crawl. They’re going to hit at least 5 bars in 8 hours, and ring in the New Year in style. “You can’t miss it, it’s going to be epic! Are you in?” You respond with…

“You already know I am!” You’d never go against a tradition, especially on one of the biggest party nights of the year.

“Of course, but I’ll be taking it easy. Still saving up for that vacation this summer.”

“Yup, and I’ll even be the designated driver!” You know and love your friends so you know how wild they can get. Being the DD gives you some peace of mind while still being able to enjoy the night with everyone.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” New Year’s Eve holds a special place in your heart - it’s a time for reflection and appreciation of another year passing, so who better to spend that with than your closest friends?

“Let me get back to you…” You think through last year, and the hangover you nursed for 2 days, which lingered past the holiday itself. You think about the money you spent, and what else you could do with your day off of work, other than lying in bed with a terrible headache. It’s a tough decision, but you politely decline.

15. Your manager calls you into her office. She’s looking for information about your working interactions with Scott: a guy on your team and (unbeknownst to her) one of your good friends. Several people have complained that he’s been slacking off, coming in late, leaving early, and not pulling his share of work on the recent project. She is considering letting him go but wants your input. You happen to know that Scott’s brother was recently in a car accident and is in the hospital, but your manager isn’t aware of this. You...

Tell your boss about Scott’s brother. This is all a matter of miscommunication that could be cleared up if she knew. Scott may have his reasons for not telling anyone, but he can’t be mad that you’re saving his job.

Tell your boss about Scott’s brother and how Scott is going through a difficult time. Rally your team to visit and support Scott and his family in their time of need. Send a little prayer asking for their wellbeing.

Say Scott might be going through a rough time, but you don’t mention his brother. Encourage your boss to have an open conversation with Scott and remind her that his behavior may only be temporary. Share that you’ve gotten to know him and you don’t think he would do something like this without a good reason.

Tell your boss about Scott’s brother while highlighting some of the great work Scott has done in the past. Mention the goals he’s achieved, show her the results of your last project, and remind her that this is the first time he’s slipped up.

Immediately wonder why it’s you she’s asking. Does she know your friends? Does she think you’re a slacker too? Is this supposed to be a warning about your own future?!