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You and I are entering uncharted waters. Currents of economic, political, social, and technological change are forever altering nations, communities, families and workplaces. Humanity is being challenged to adapt and evolve in new, undetermined directions. But one thing is certain: beyond the tidal waves of change are oceans of possibilities. You may reason, "Perhaps there may be opportunities out there for people with extraordinary talent, intelligence and ambition. However, I'm just an ordinary person." The idea that one has to be extraordinary to thrive in today's world causes a great many people to feel inadequate and discouraged. But, if one is willing to step back and reflect on humanity as a creation, every human being, in his or her own way, is extraordinary. All people come equipped with their own special genius. Yet the genius every person brings to life is routinely unappreciated and undervalued. As a result, many settle for being a spectator or playing a minor role in the game of life. One of the saddest yet most common reasons is that many of us in our early years are deprived of the encouragement and support we need to recognize and cultivate our genius. Parents can be simply too busy "surviving" to notice the gifts of their children. Others may lack the insight, skills or resources to draw them out. People whose own creativity and potential were stifled at a young age often are not even conscious of just how talented and special their children are. "All children are born geniuses," wrote the famous inventor, Buckminster Fuller, "and we spend the first six years of their lives degeniusing them." Discovering your genius is a process. Here are three questions that I often ask in my speeches and workshops to identify the gifts, talents, skills and abilities that people either take for granted or have never acknowledged. The exercise calls to uncover at least six answers for each question. What am I good at? Very few people find this exercise easy. But, if you need a bottom-line, no-nonsense reason for putting in the effort, it is this: Being fully aware of your particular gifts and talents, the characteristics, aptitudes, and qualities that define you, is critical for thriving in the new world of work. Elie Wiesel, the holocaust survivor and champion of human rights, tells of a Rabbi who said that when we move from this world and go before our creator, we will not be asked why we did not become a famous leader or answer the great mysteries of life. The question will be simply did we become the fully active, realized person that we had the potential to become.Important Note: Permission is granted should you wish to forward this newsletter to a Business Associate or Friend. © Copyright David McNally 2008. All rights reserved. |
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