Have you ever thought of solving a problem by trying to think of a new way? After you come up with a viable solution, you then realize somebody almost every time had already come up with the same solution.

This is really frustrating. It's like I know that I am creative, since I did come up with the new method/solution/way. But it also means that I am not fast enough to prove that I did indeed think of it first, since I could easily have consulted the solver of the particular problem! So it's tantalizingly infuriating. You agree?

If you answered yes: You are like me, creative, and... well, your ideas sound ridiculous to others. But don't worry, you will some day surpass the whole humankind and come with a fresh idea first. Then the next step is to market the idea/thought/solution. Then only you will prove your worth.

But you are the pioneering sort. Your whole purpose in life is to test drive: to find new directions for the whole mankind to trod towards. Your basic competitive edge lies on your ability on thinking viable alternatives of a particular solution, and choosing the best option.

However, there is a pitfall; you are equally bound to come up with original ideas that do not serve any purpose. In fact, some ideas serve their own purpose- of originality. For instance, I recently thought of creating a blank blog post While nobody has (most likely) thought of doing so, I hold myself proud of having done so in the first place and also proved my originality.

If you answered no: You are unoriginal, and are more of a traditional person. You like to follow what others do, and maybe even good at it. Your competitive edge lies on the fact that you do well defined tasks effectively and up to the set par. You are suggested to hone your ability of what you do best and stick to it. You work best on well-defined environments and workplaces with well-established rules. Like in a zoo.

Good. You did well. This blog was nondescripittal disguise of a personality test.