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Client survey

14 questions, under 10 minutes. Every question matters — please answer them all.

Section 1

The trigger

Q1.

What was going on in your life when you first went looking for something like Stoicism? Describe the moment, not the general situation.

Q2.

Which of these was closest to your situation at the time? (Pick up to 2)

Q3.

Besides my podcast, newsletter, or book, what does your Stoicism or self-development diet include? (Pick all that apply)

Section 2

Identity and values

Q4.

Complete this sentence honestly: "More than most people my age, I am ___."

Q5.

Why do you keep listening? Pick the one that's most true.

Q6.

What do you find most off-putting about the self-improvement world? (Pick up to 2)

Q7.

Rank these from most to least important to you right now.

Use the arrows to move things up or down. 1 is most important.

  1. 1Peace of mind / emotional steadiness
  2. 2Being a better parent, partner, or friend
  3. 3Clarity about what my life is for
  4. 4Self-discipline and consistency
  5. 5Handling a specific hard situation

Section 3

Media diet

Q8.

Which podcasts do you listen to regularly? Name up to 5.

Q9.

Which 2-3 books have most shaped how you think in the last five years? Not just Stoicism books.

Q10.

Where do you actually spend time online? (Pick all that apply)

Q11.

Name any writers, creators, or public figures whose stuff you never skip.

Section 4

Buying behavior

Q12.

In a typical year, roughly how much do you spend on your own development (books, courses, coaching, retreats, subscriptions)?

Q13.

If I offered a paid product or service in addition to my existing free work, what would you actually pay for? (Pick up to 2)

Q14.

If a friend asked you what my work was about (be it the podcast, the newsletter, or my book), and why consume it, what would you tell them, word for word?

So I can send your free month of StoicJournaling.com and follow up if needed.

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