In order to gain a deeper insight into the psyche of Extreme Sportsmen & women, the Journal of Kinetic Extremes (J.O.K.E.) have put together a Psychometric test and sent it to a sample-group of Athletes around the World, including me.
I have decided to share my answers to the questionnaire with you here:
1. J.O.K.E. - Explain yourself in 20 Statements
CvR:
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Watch TV
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Read a book
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Steep Creek
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Big Volume
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Tea
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Coffee
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YouTube
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Facebook
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Run
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Swim
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Richard Branson
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Bill Gates
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Sushi
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Salad
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Innovate
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Imitate
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Adam Sandler
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Will Farrel
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Creation
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Evolution
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Barefoot
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Shoes
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Star Trek
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Star Wars
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New Economy
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Old Economy
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Dogs
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Cats
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GPS
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Compass
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Realist
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Romantic
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Office
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Outdoors
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SUV
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Sportscar
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Summer
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Winter
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Hunter
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Gatherer
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2. J.O.K.E. - In 2008, I want to … (complete the sentence)
CvR:
- Learn the rules and intricacies of American Football (Gridiron)
- Understand how my home stereo, TV and DVD machines actually work
- Do the Rubik’s cube blindfolded
- Learn how to edit movies and do digital animation
- Invent a new word and have it go mainstream
- Launch my own range of Riverboarding Products
- Learn the scientific names of the plants in my garden
- Find the balance in Being and Becoming
3. J.O.K.E. - Three most influential things that happened in your life growing up:
CvR:
- I distinctly remember being 5 years old and for the first time encountering the ocean. I loved it and have been hooked on water ever since.
- Watching a talk by Leo Buscaglia, entitled “Only you can make the difference” at the age of 14. It changed me forever.
4. J.O.K.E. –What do the following words mean?
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Tyrotoxism
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An ox stuck in Tar
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Nudiustertian
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Nude Pedestrians
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Depone
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Johnny Depp’s first offspring
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Lamprophany
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Sound activated Lamp
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Mesonoxian
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Mess on the ox, after being stuck in tar
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Actual Meanings: 1. Poisoned by Cheese, 2. Day before Yesterday, 3. Testify under oath, 4. Clarity of voice, 5. Around Midnight
5. J.O.K.E. –What do the following numbers mean to you?
2 - Tango
45 - Half of a right angle
67 – My brother was born
32 – The age I was a year after my son was born
98 – Had to wear a tie for work (fortunately did not last long)
18 – Date of my Birthday
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