A Thinksmartly LLC Tool From William Holsten, Business Mistake Prevention Specialist FOUNDER RISK QUIZ Nothing seemed off at the time. Then later… something surfaced.You realized it didn’t go the way you thought it would. This quick check helps you see where those “I should have caught that sooner” moments are most likely to happen. 12 quick questions. About 3 minutes. Enter your email to receive your results.(No ongoing emails unless you choose.) Answer based on how things actually feel right now—not how you wish they were.Most people recognize themselves in the first few questions. Email (we'll send your results here)) 1. When things are moving fast, I sometimes make decisions before I’ve fully checked the details. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None Hint 2. I miss early warning signs that a customer is unhappy (e.g., fewer orders, slower replies). Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 3. When I’m tired, I skip or forget steps that cause rework or small errors. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 4. When I’m making business decisions under pressure, I rely on assumptions instead of checking the facts. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 5. When I have too much to do, I focus on easy or minor tasks instead of the priorities that matter most. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 6. When I’m responsible for a task I don’t fully understand (e.g., contracts, taxes, compliance), I proceed without first learning or getting expert help. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 7. When I’m stressed, I put off important conversations or decisions — even when delay makes things worse. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 8. I move ahead assuming customers or colleagues are on the same page — only to find out later they weren’t. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 9. When I’m tired, I delay important tasks or make careless mistakes. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 10. When I’m multitasking or not fully focused, I miss key details. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 11. Distractions from email, phone, or social media pull me away from focused work. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None 12. When I face a business challenge for the first time, I guess or “wing it” instead of following a process (research, advice, small tests). Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None Time's up
