“Do not wish to be anything but what you are and try to be that perfectly.”
–St. Francis de Sales
Over my career, I have had several jobs where I was absolutely miserable. Has this been your situation? How many times have you struggled to overcome a weakness related to an area where you simply don’t have an interest or don’t have a natural talent to do? How much satisfaction would you experience if you worked in a position where you could focus on your strengths and actually do what you do best every day?
Then let me recommend StrengthsFinder2.0, the #1 New York Times’ bestseller by Tom Rath. Here is one quote from his book:
“Studies indicate that people who do have the opportunity to focus on their strengths every day are six times as likely to be engaged in their jobs and more than three times as likely to report having excellent quality life in general.”
Rath’s premise is you build on your natural talents or those areas where you have the greatest potential to develop strengths.
Rath’s formula: Talent (a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) X Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base) = Strength (the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance).
I purchased the book and went online to take the 30-minute assessment. As a result, I discovered what makes me stand out and I received a strength-based action plan.
Find the assessment tools at: https://www.strengthsfinder.com
Summary: Do not waste your valuable time and energy trying to succeed in a job that isn’t congruent or in harmony with your natural talents and strengths. In order to avoid doing so, you must discover where you should search for employment in areas you are most likely to be more effective and successful.
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