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Dear Nicole:
Did you know that Babe Ruth, a famous baseball player, was
once a pitcher? At one point he made the deliberate decision
to stop pitching so he could focus on batting. He took a lot
of heat for his decision because he was a GOOD pitcher. He
stuck with his decision though because he knew he had the
motivation to be a GREAT batter.
Often the difference between being good and being great
is making adjustments that allow you to spend more of your
time developing your greatest strengths.
Ever had an annual performance review where the first part
was about the wonderful things you did that year, but then
the focus quickly shifted to a discussion about shoring up
your weaknesses? It’s an all-too-common scenario. And it’s
probably a waste of time.
The "fix your weaknesses" school believes that with enough
discipline, determination and training, anyone can do anything.
Unfortunately, it confuses weaknesses and limitations. Weaknesses
reflect a lack of skill (how to do something) or knowledge (what
you know). Weaknesses can be overcome by education, training,
experience and practice. On the other hand, limitations reflect
a lack of motivation (what you do well naturally). These really
can’t be overcome, because new motivations can’t be acquired.
In fact, if a person has low motivation in a particular area,
spelling for example, there is very little likelihood that he
or she will ever be a great speller. The best they will be is
adequate. Who wants to be adequate?
It’s a much better idea to build on your strengths.
If you want to move up from being good to being great, know
what your talents and motivations are, and build on them.
Why? Because you will develop what you do best and enjoy
most. These are your strengths, and they are yours for life.
You can build on them, and they won't let you down. Think about
it: what would your life be like if you got paid to do what you
do best and truly enjoy? Awesome, isn’t it?
To learn more about your strengths, take another test or view your
MAPP results, simply logon using your email and password at
http://www.Assessment.com
Next time we will talk about how to avoid job burnout,
Henry
Attention: Teachers, Coaches, Companies, and Workforce Centers,
there are specific MAPP programs just for you. Visit Assessment.com
to view program details.
If you enjoy learning about career options and evaluating your personal
strengths try our other featured tests. There are now over 20 tests
available to you in the Assessment.com Member Center. Log in and
take more tests.
Did you know that Babe Ruth, a famous baseball player, was
once a pitcher? At one point he made the deliberate decision
to stop pitching so he could focus on batting. He took a lot
of heat for his decision because he was a GOOD pitcher. He
stuck with his decision though because he knew he had the
motivation to be a GREAT batter.
Often the difference between being good and being great
is making adjustments that allow you to spend more of your
time developing your greatest strengths.
Ever had an annual performance review where the first part
was about the wonderful things you did that year, but then
the focus quickly shifted to a discussion about shoring up
your weaknesses? It’s an all-too-common scenario. And it’s
probably a waste of time.
The "fix your weaknesses" school believes that with enough
discipline, determination and training, anyone can do anything.
Unfortunately, it confuses weaknesses and limitations. Weaknesses
reflect a lack of skill (how to do something) or knowledge (what
you know). Weaknesses can be overcome by education, training,
experience and practice. On the other hand, limitations reflect
a lack of motivation (what you do well naturally). These really
can’t be overcome, because new motivations can’t be acquired.
In fact, if a person has low motivation in a particular area,
spelling for example, there is very little likelihood that he
or she will ever be a great speller. The best they will be is
adequate. Who wants to be adequate?
It’s a much better idea to build on your strengths.
If you want to move up from being good to being great, know
what your talents and motivations are, and build on them.
Why? Because you will develop what you do best and enjoy
most. These are your strengths, and they are yours for life.
You can build on them, and they won't let you down. Think about
it: what would your life be like if you got paid to do what you
do best and truly enjoy? Awesome, isn’t it?
To learn more about your strengths, take another test or view your
MAPP results, simply logon using your email and password at
http://www.Assessment.com
Next time we will talk about how to avoid job burnout,
Henry
Attention: Teachers, Coaches, Companies, and Workforce Centers,
there are specific MAPP programs just for you. Visit Assessment.com
to view program details.
If you enjoy learning about career options and evaluating your personal
strengths try our other featured tests. There are now over 20 tests
available to you in the Assessment.com Member Center. Log in and
take more tests.