The Power of Understanding Your Strengths

Oscar Wilde, the famous British writer, said: “be yourself, everyone else is already taken”. Individuals are formed through their previous experiences that have shaped them and helped them to grow. But this does not necessarily mean that we know exactly who we are, what we are best at and how to best go about understanding our strengths. In terms of career choice, this can become even more difficult. With the pressure and expectations coming from the ones around us, there is little opportunity to experiment with our career choices. The path can sometimes feel already set for us: go to school, go to college, go to university and then get a 9 to 5? But this may not be for you! Higher education can give you only a small push towards what you are destined to do, but the next steps to greatness are only taken if they are aligned with your core strengths. But how do you know what our strengths are and how to use them? We all know that one individual that thrives in stressful environments with ease and confidence. We all know that one person who sets their goals high and manages to go above and beyond and achieve their dreams! This ability comes from within you and can be accessed by understanding your strengths! Best results occur when one harnesses their unique strengths and uses them to their full potential. Interestingly, best results also occur when one is aware of their own flaws and learns how to leverage them. Denying the reality of your human flaws will only hold you back and contribute towards...