What Kind of Prodigy Were You in a Past Life?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Kind of Prodigy Were You in a Past Life?
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About This Quiz

When most people think of a prodigy, they think of a kid who is freakishly good and smart at something that they have no business being good and smart at. And that is one of the definitions of a prodigy. But it can also be a person of any age who displays an exceptional knowledge of a topic or ability in a skill. Does this ring any bells for you? Maybe you need some real-life examples. Mozart was a child prodigy, as were Picasso and Shirley Temple. 

Being a prodigy can come with a lot of pressure, especially for the child versions. People start expecting a lot from you, and there can be an element of fear of letting someone down. But there's also a lot of fun that comes with it. Think of all of the opportunities that a prodigy can experience. There's traveling all over the world, meeting new people that you wouldn't meet otherwise, and exposure that can really help propel you in your chosen field. All of this also applies to prodigies in past lifetimes, and you could have been one of them! But which one? Take this quiz and we'll guess what kind of prodigy you were in a past life.

What's the number one thing you do for fun?
Go to a museum
Sing loudly to music in my car
Read a book
Go to the mall

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If you could have any career you wanted right now, which one would you choose?
College professor
Pop star
Astronomer
Vogue editor

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Do you get stage fright?
If there's over a certain number of people
Not at all
Being on stage gives me mad anxiety.
Not since I was a kid

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Have you had to work hard for everything that you have?
Some things come easier than others.
I truly have.
Nothing easy is worth having.
Yes, but it hasn't really felt like work.

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Would you choose family over career opportunities?
Yes, definitely
Depends on the opportunity
I'd try to include my family.
Maybe up until a certain age

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What do you view as impossible?
Any math above algebra
Parallel parking
Nothing
One-size-fits-all

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Do you think logically or emotionally?
A mix of both
Emotionally for sure
I have to be logical.
Emotions come into play more than logic.

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Is there anything you're just really not good at?
Math
Drawing
Singing
Cooking

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Which year, decade or period do you feel the most connected to?
The Renaissance
The '90s
Right around the Big Bang
The 1920s both in American and Europe

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What is your favorite thing to celebrate?
Birthdays
TV show premieres
Big discoveries
Weddings

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If you had to make a meal for yourself, what would you make?
Mac and cheese!
Burgers and fries
Cereal and toast
Avocado toast and poached eggs

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Do people compliment you on any one thing the most?
My decor style
Taste in music
How abstract my thinking is
My clothes

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Is there anything about the future that excites you the most?
I'm more terrified of the future.
In-ear headphones
Flying cars
Seeing what trends come back in style

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Do you know the difference between astronomy and astrology?
I know they're related somehow.
Astronomy is an actual science.
They couldn't be more different.
Astrology is more interpretive.

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How do you feel about being your own boss?
I like having someone to answer to.
I don't think it would work.
It's not important to me.
That's my dream.

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Do you keep a normal work schedule?
I'm on call pretty much always.
I can make my own schedule.
Yeah, it's pretty standard.
Nope, I work whenever I need to.

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Is there potential in all living things?
Some living things destroy the planet.
Especially kids
Oh yes, all things living and non-living have some kind of potential.
Not everything, no.

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How do you feel about education?
It can only take you so far
It's misguided.
It's good to have a strong education.
It gets you in the door.

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What new technology do you find yourself using the most?
The best quality cameras
High end over-ear headphones
NASA worthy telescopes
Design apps

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Think back to your past life. Where are you?
In Paris
Definitely the United States
Rome
New York City

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Would you consider yourself an abstract thinker?
If a situation calls for it
Nah not really
Predominantly
Definitely!

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Where do you go when you need to think or work through a problem?
The park
Take a walk outside
The kitchen for a snack
The shower

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Who inspires you the most at the moment?
Banksy
Adele
Neil Degrasse Tyson
Meghan Markle

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Which TV show do you watch when you need to shut your brain off for a little while?
Great British Bake Off
The Office
Planet Earth
Project Runway

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What kinds of books do you like to read?
Historical fiction
Celebrity biographies
New Adult
Books for bosses

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How many words can you type in one minute, if you had to guess?
Like 70 probably
Maybe 50
Over 100
I don't type much, so not a lot.

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Are you conscious of the environment and being sustainable?
I do what I can.
I have separate recycling bins in my house.
Too conscious. It's overwhelming.
I take my own bags to the food store.

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What is your strong point in relationships?
I'm very empathetic.
I don't take life too seriously.
Healthy debate
Communication

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When do you think humans will be able to live forever?
Hopefully they figure it out in my lifetime.
Probably never
Not anytime soon
I think they already can, but we aren't supposed to know.

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Was school really easy for you, or did you find yourself struggling?
I struggled with certain subjects.
Overall, it was pretty easy.
I aced everything.
I was more into the arts than school.

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