What's Really
Holding You Back?
THE GONZALEZ DIAGNOSTIC QUIZ
Take 3 minutes to answer honestly. No right or wrong answers — just the truth about where you are right now. Your results will show you exactly which step of the Gonzalez 7-Step Model you need to focus on — and your clearest path forward.
SCORING KEY: Each answer is worth 1–4 points.
Total score out of 40 determines result.
Q1
When you think about where you want to be in 12 months, you feel...
A Clear and excited — I know exactly where I'm going [4]
B Somewhat clear but uncertain about how to get there [3]
C Vague — I have a general idea but nothing specific [2]
D Honestly lost — I don't know what I want or where to start [1]
Q2
When you think about your biggest obstacle right now, you would describe it as...
A Something external — circumstances, resources, or other people [1]
B A mix of external factors and my own mindset [2]
C Mostly internal — I know it's something inside me [3]
D I've identified it precisely and I know exactly what it is [4]
Q3
How often do you take meaningful action toward your most important goal?
A Consistently — I take steps forward every week [4]
B Sometimes — I move in bursts but lose momentum easily [3]
C Rarely — I think about it more than I act on it [2]
D Almost never — I feel paralyzed most of the time [1]
Q4
When you face a setback or failure, your most common response is...
A I recover quickly, learn from it, and keep moving [4]
B I recover eventually, but it takes time and energy [3]
C I tend to dwell on it and it slows me down significantly [2]
D Setbacks often stop me completely — sometimes for months [1]
Q5
How would you describe the role of faith or deeper purpose in your daily decisions?
A Central — everything I do is connected to my faith and purpose [4]
B Present — I think about it but it doesn't always guide my actions [3]
C Distant — I've lost connection with my sense of purpose lately [2]
D Absent — I'm not sure what my purpose is or if I have one [1]
Q6
Think about a belief you hold about yourself that might be limiting you. You would say...
A I've identified my limiting beliefs and actively work against them [4]
B I'm aware of some limiting beliefs but struggle to overcome them [3]
C I suspect I have limiting beliefs but I haven't clearly identified them [2]
D I don't think limiting beliefs are my issue — my obstacles are real and external [1]
Q7
When it comes to taking full responsibility for where you are in life right now...
A I fully own my story — no blame, no excuses [4]
B I mostly own it, but I do sometimes blame circumstances or others [3]
C I struggle with this — it's hard not to point to external factors [2]
D Honestly, there are people and circumstances that are genuinely responsible for where I am [1]
Q8
How aligned are your daily actions with your stated values?
A Highly aligned — I live by my values consistently [4]
B Mostly aligned — with some gaps I'm aware of [3]
C Somewhat misaligned — I know what I value but don't always act on it [2]
D Significantly misaligned — my actions and values feel disconnected [1]
Q9
When you imagine your breakthrough — the life or business you were made for — you feel...
A It's already in motion — I can see it happening [4]
B It's possible — I believe it could happen but I need a clearer path [3]
C It feels distant — I want it but I'm not sure I can get there [2]
D It feels out of reach — sometimes I wonder if it's even meant for me [1]
Q10
If someone offered you a proven system and a personal coach to guide you through it starting today, you would...
A Start immediately — I'm ready right now [4]
B Start soon — I need a little time to prepare mentally [3]
C Be interested but nervous — I'm not sure I'm ready [2]
D Hesitate — something in me would still find a reason to wait [1]
Total Score
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SCORE 10–18
The Engine Needs a Full Rebuild.
You're at Steps 1–3: Awareness, Clarity & Responsibility
Your score tells me something important: you are not broken — but the foundation needs real work before anything else will stick. The good news is that you showed up and answered honestly, and that takes courage.
Many people never get this far. Right now, the most important thing is diagnosis — understanding exactly what's going on under your hood before we start rebuilding. This is where the deepest and most lasting transformation begins.
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS:
→ Start with Stuck Is Not Your Story — it was written for exactly where you are right now.
→ Try Robert's AI Coach free for 7 days — ask it: 'I scored low on the diagnostic. Where do I start?'
→ Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Robert — let's find the root cause together.
You Know the Problem. Now You Need the Process.
You're at Steps 3–5: Responsibility, Repentance & Renewal
You have awareness and some clarity — but something keeps pulling you back. There's likely a belief, a pattern, or a past experience that you haven't fully released yet. You're not stuck because you lack ability.
You're stuck because the foundation hasn't been rebuilt yet. Steps 4 and 5 of the Gonzalez Model — Repentance and Renewal — are where your breakthrough lives.
This is the most powerful part of the process, and it's exactly where coaching makes the biggest difference.
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS:
→ Read Chapters 4–8 of Stuck Is Not Your Story — this is your section.
→ Work through the 7-Step Model with Robert's AI Coach — tell it your score and ask for Step 4 guidance.
→ Book a free discovery call — Robert will show you exactly what needs to be released.
SCORE 19–26
You're Moving — But Not at Full Momentum Yet.
You're at Steps 5–7: Renewal, Movement & Momentum
You've done real internal work. Your values are clear, your mindset is shifting, and you're taking steps forward. What's missing is the system — the accountability structures, the consistent disciplines, and the momentum engine that keeps you moving even when motivation runs low.
You're closer to your breakthrough than you think. What you need now is a coach who can help you build the systems that sustain the progress you've already made.
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS:
→ Read Part 3 of Stuck Is Not Your Story (Steps 6–7) and Part 3 of Built on Values (Execution Principles).
→ Join the Group Coaching Cohort waitlist — this is the perfect stage for group accountability.
→ Book a free discovery call — let's build your momentum system together.
SCORE 19–25
You're Ready to Accelerate.
You're at Step 7: Momentum — and built to go further
Your score shows someone who has done the work — internally and externally. You have clarity, you take responsibility, your values guide your decisions, and you're moving forward consistently.
What leaders at your level typically need is not more motivation or more frameworks. They need a thinking partner — someone who challenges their assumptions, holds them to a higher standard, and helps them see the blind spots that are invisible from where they stand.
That's exactly what private coaching with Robert provides.
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS:
→ You're ready for 1:1 private coaching — book your free 30-minute discovery call now.
→ Consider the VIP Intensive Day — one focused day that accelerates your next 90 days dramatically.
→ Get Built on Values if you haven't read it — it was written for leaders at exactly your stage.