Armchair Critic: 'Active aficionado' or 'Passionately passive'? Take our quiz

Take our test to find your calling

clock • 1 min read

So just where do you stand on the active/passive spectrum? Take our special quiz, created by Professional Adviser's Armchair Critic Brendan Llewellyn, and discover the strength of your convictions ...

Some stories just run and run and the ‘active versus passive' saga is a great example. So where are you on the continuum from 'Active Aficionado' to 'Passionately Passive'? Have a look at the list of statements in the box below and, in each instance, answer 'a' for 'agree' or 'b' for 'disagree'. Then click at the end to see the strength of your convictions.

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Feel Good Friday: CII and PFS host annual apprenticeship awards

Feel Good Friday: CII and PFS host annual apprenticeship awards

Part of next gen development push and ‘upholding professionalism’

Professional Adviser
clock 24 October 2025 • 1 min read
FCA to deliver 'fewer and faster' enforcement outcomes this year

FCA to deliver 'fewer and faster' enforcement outcomes this year

Therese Chambers says the watchdog is prosecuting more people than ever before

Sahar Nazir
clock 23 October 2025 • 2 min read
Autumn Budget 2025: Majority of Brits concerned about rumoured pension tax-free tax changes

Autumn Budget 2025: Majority of Brits concerned about rumoured pension tax-free tax changes

The updates advisers need in the run up to the Autumn Budget 2025 on 26 November

Professional Adviser
clock 23 October 2025 • 1 min read