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How do you know what you're best in?
How do you know what you're best in?
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Patrick’s Answer
Hey Judy, that's a fantastic question! I'm hopeful that the steps I'm about to share with you will guide you towards a significant self-discovery.
1. Begin by noticing those activities that fill your heart with joy and satisfaction. These are usually the areas where your passion and genuine interest cross paths, and that's where your strengths often reside.
2. Think about those times when you're so engrossed in a task that time just seems to slip away. These moments can be a treasure trove of information about your innate abilities.
3. Don't hesitate to ask others for their views on your strengths and talents. Sometimes, what seems easy to you may appear extraordinary to others.
4. See challenges and hurdles as stepping stones towards growth. Overcoming these obstacles often reveals hidden talents within you.
5. Consider taking assessments or personality tests to pinpoint your strengths. These tools can help you understand how to effectively use your unique qualities. Try out a range of experiences, both in your personal and professional life, to discover new skills and talents.
Remember, identifying your strengths is a journey, not a destination. Stay open to learning more about yourself through self-reflection, feedback, and a readiness to seize new opportunities. As you continue to grow and evolve, so too will your understanding of your true potential.
1. Begin by noticing those activities that fill your heart with joy and satisfaction. These are usually the areas where your passion and genuine interest cross paths, and that's where your strengths often reside.
2. Think about those times when you're so engrossed in a task that time just seems to slip away. These moments can be a treasure trove of information about your innate abilities.
3. Don't hesitate to ask others for their views on your strengths and talents. Sometimes, what seems easy to you may appear extraordinary to others.
4. See challenges and hurdles as stepping stones towards growth. Overcoming these obstacles often reveals hidden talents within you.
5. Consider taking assessments or personality tests to pinpoint your strengths. These tools can help you understand how to effectively use your unique qualities. Try out a range of experiences, both in your personal and professional life, to discover new skills and talents.
Remember, identifying your strengths is a journey, not a destination. Stay open to learning more about yourself through self-reflection, feedback, and a readiness to seize new opportunities. As you continue to grow and evolve, so too will your understanding of your true potential.
Juney Dijkstra
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Juney’s Answer
To add to the excellent answers provided above, I'll give a practical example, as it took me a very long time to start to acknowledge areas I'm drawn to.
As early as ~10 years of age, my group of childhood friends drew Heroes of Might & Magic meets Age of Empires maps on taped together piece of paper as our friend group devised our own rules for a makeshift game we could play in class. At 11, we got connected to the internet and I could play Neopets, after which I was quickly drawn in to creating scavenger hunts and events for the guilds I was part of. Starting university, I added in person events like networking events, game jams and conferences through my study society & game development club. Over time, these hobbies grew in scale & scope as I played games and developed seasonal events, in essence taking on the roles of Live Ops Producer, Community Builder / Developer / Manager, and Event Organiser.
When I'd just started my first proper industry job at the age of 24, I was asked to help arrange the company end-of-year festivities. The group wanted to do some sort of teambuilding activity and a dinner. Easy enough, I thought, after 14 years of organising events up to 1.000 attendees. I made a few calls, sent out e-mails to save the date, check preferences and allergies, made reservations, prepared travel directions and the like. We went bowling, had a lovely stone grill dinner, and the evening went well. At the end of the dinner, folks clapped for me and thanked me profusely. I felt bewildered, because organising an event like this felt trivial to me -- until a colleague expressed that doing this would have been a nightmare to them, as they rarely did so & wouldn't know where to start.
This may come off a bit arrogant, but note that I am exceptionally terrible at very many things. I can't carry a tune or produce a note, my artistic skills are sub-par, and I'm quite frankly not that great with keeping up my energy in large groups of people -- among very many other things. However, I've slowly come to acknowledge that my unique combination of natural affinities enables me to contribute meaningfully to my team & those around me.
To emphasize the excellent advice above: Don't hesitate to ask others what they consider your strengths (& areas of improvement!) are. Start with a few folks you feel comfortable with. And keep in mind, their answers don't have to dictate your journey -- reflect on what they say, do their answers feel right? Do they feel like something you'd feel meaningfully rewarded by if they were to become part of your career?
Good luck!
As early as ~10 years of age, my group of childhood friends drew Heroes of Might & Magic meets Age of Empires maps on taped together piece of paper as our friend group devised our own rules for a makeshift game we could play in class. At 11, we got connected to the internet and I could play Neopets, after which I was quickly drawn in to creating scavenger hunts and events for the guilds I was part of. Starting university, I added in person events like networking events, game jams and conferences through my study society & game development club. Over time, these hobbies grew in scale & scope as I played games and developed seasonal events, in essence taking on the roles of Live Ops Producer, Community Builder / Developer / Manager, and Event Organiser.
When I'd just started my first proper industry job at the age of 24, I was asked to help arrange the company end-of-year festivities. The group wanted to do some sort of teambuilding activity and a dinner. Easy enough, I thought, after 14 years of organising events up to 1.000 attendees. I made a few calls, sent out e-mails to save the date, check preferences and allergies, made reservations, prepared travel directions and the like. We went bowling, had a lovely stone grill dinner, and the evening went well. At the end of the dinner, folks clapped for me and thanked me profusely. I felt bewildered, because organising an event like this felt trivial to me -- until a colleague expressed that doing this would have been a nightmare to them, as they rarely did so & wouldn't know where to start.
This may come off a bit arrogant, but note that I am exceptionally terrible at very many things. I can't carry a tune or produce a note, my artistic skills are sub-par, and I'm quite frankly not that great with keeping up my energy in large groups of people -- among very many other things. However, I've slowly come to acknowledge that my unique combination of natural affinities enables me to contribute meaningfully to my team & those around me.
To emphasize the excellent advice above: Don't hesitate to ask others what they consider your strengths (& areas of improvement!) are. Start with a few folks you feel comfortable with. And keep in mind, their answers don't have to dictate your journey -- reflect on what they say, do their answers feel right? Do they feel like something you'd feel meaningfully rewarded by if they were to become part of your career?
Good luck!
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Catherine’s Answer
Seek people who can see the potential in you and can pin point what you are good at. Engage in conversation with them and listen to what they have to say. Try many different things and see what you are interested in, what you enjoy, and have confidence to do that.
James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity => Self-Actualization.
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James Constantine’s Answer
Hi there, Judy!
You know, figuring out what you're good at can be quite simple. When you find yourself naturally drawn to something and spending a lot of time on it, that's usually a good sign! I remember when I was just six years old, I had a knack for catching lizards, although I wasn't so good at keeping them out of the sun.
Our talents often stem from our parents' genetics, but there's also a fascinating element of ancient ancestral DNA that can influence our abilities. This can be a real advantage, especially if you're from a place like Italy or Greece and want to follow in your father's footsteps, whether that's running a fruit shop or a restaurant. But biology has a trick up its sleeve called "unequal crossover in meiosis," which can bring forward genetic information from generations past.
So, what am I good at? Well, I've always had a thing for programming. It's been a part of my life since 1972, and I've managed to keep up with learning new programming languages. I've mastered about ten so far, with most of my work revolving around Microsoft Visual Studio.
In 1988, I took a leap and became a dietician. It wasn't an easy journey, though. I stumbled in therapeutic dietetics at first, but with some encouragement from Professor Conor Riley, I managed to pass on my second try. Now, I've been in the field for over 35 years!
In 1994, a client challenged me to create a one or two-week menu plan, rather than just a one-day sample. They wanted a computerized system that could do it all. So, I put my programming skills to work. I'd code at night and see patients during the day.
After fifty-two years, you tend to get pretty good at something, even if it means repeating the same tasks. Sure, it might seem boring to some, but for me, it's all about finding new ways to solve problems.
And one thing I firmly believe in is that AI should serve us, providing beneficial information for our wellbeing, not enslaving us.
My predilection For helping people is why I'm here on this site I am a helping personality well I will see someone in trouble or they need money I get in trouble for giving them a $20 bill.
Hello Judy please don't forget to look at my BIO and read about the food to the higher in nutrients that will increase your academic performance and your work performance thanks
Thanks for lending an ear, Judy. I hope you found this enlightening. Stay blessed!
Firstly consult a licensed career counselor with either a bachelor of psychology or a bachelor of social work. Pray about this or meditate regarding the outcome and entertain a belief that the problem will soon be solved you can talk to your parents and your teachers but do see a career counselor and try to undertake a personality profile test.
There seems to be a paucity of information regarding the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies. I learned this material in 1976. If you are having any suspected problems with "brain fog" or confusion/indecision look for foods that optimize your intake of all the vitamins and minerals!
You know, figuring out what you're good at can be quite simple. When you find yourself naturally drawn to something and spending a lot of time on it, that's usually a good sign! I remember when I was just six years old, I had a knack for catching lizards, although I wasn't so good at keeping them out of the sun.
Our talents often stem from our parents' genetics, but there's also a fascinating element of ancient ancestral DNA that can influence our abilities. This can be a real advantage, especially if you're from a place like Italy or Greece and want to follow in your father's footsteps, whether that's running a fruit shop or a restaurant. But biology has a trick up its sleeve called "unequal crossover in meiosis," which can bring forward genetic information from generations past.
So, what am I good at? Well, I've always had a thing for programming. It's been a part of my life since 1972, and I've managed to keep up with learning new programming languages. I've mastered about ten so far, with most of my work revolving around Microsoft Visual Studio.
In 1988, I took a leap and became a dietician. It wasn't an easy journey, though. I stumbled in therapeutic dietetics at first, but with some encouragement from Professor Conor Riley, I managed to pass on my second try. Now, I've been in the field for over 35 years!
In 1994, a client challenged me to create a one or two-week menu plan, rather than just a one-day sample. They wanted a computerized system that could do it all. So, I put my programming skills to work. I'd code at night and see patients during the day.
After fifty-two years, you tend to get pretty good at something, even if it means repeating the same tasks. Sure, it might seem boring to some, but for me, it's all about finding new ways to solve problems.
And one thing I firmly believe in is that AI should serve us, providing beneficial information for our wellbeing, not enslaving us.
My predilection For helping people is why I'm here on this site I am a helping personality well I will see someone in trouble or they need money I get in trouble for giving them a $20 bill.
Hello Judy please don't forget to look at my BIO and read about the food to the higher in nutrients that will increase your academic performance and your work performance thanks
Thanks for lending an ear, Judy. I hope you found this enlightening. Stay blessed!
Firstly consult a licensed career counselor with either a bachelor of psychology or a bachelor of social work. Pray about this or meditate regarding the outcome and entertain a belief that the problem will soon be solved you can talk to your parents and your teachers but do see a career counselor and try to undertake a personality profile test.
There seems to be a paucity of information regarding the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies. I learned this material in 1976. If you are having any suspected problems with "brain fog" or confusion/indecision look for foods that optimize your intake of all the vitamins and minerals!
Hi James, do you have any suggestion on how this learner can go about finding what they are best at?
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. The careers you have interest, you will be good at it.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in the college
If you can find the career you have greatest interest, you will be good at it.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in the college
If you can find the career you have greatest interest, you will be good at it.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Michelle’s Answer
Hi, Judy !
You may be wondering what you're good at but maybe some advice can shed some light on the subject for you to help you see it more clearly. It's actually not difficult once you start to explore.
You probably have skills that you didn't realize. Activities such as cooking, baking, styling, sports, computer work, gardening, caring for children, any number of things that you enjoy doing frequently and see results from. Evaluate the classes you have at school and the ones you receive high grades in are usually ones that you are good at. Any skills that you may have that make you feel accomplished are things that you are good at. If you haven't started with any activities or hobbies, I would advise beginning now because that's how you will find the things that you are best at. By doing. These things can change over time also, and you can gain success in very many things along your growth journey. And there's no deadline for when you must know what you're good at.
You can make a list of things in life that you like doing and things that you don't like. How many of them are things that you get good feedback from ? What things do you receive positive reinforcement for ? You will have to take on new activities and try various hobbies to see what you like to do and what you accomplish. You may be having difficulty figuring out what you're good at because you haven't been introduced to enough things or you are overlooking your own way of evaluating yourself. There is no "best" thing we are good at, people are good at a variety of things. Your good qualities and talents should never be narrowed down to what do you do "best". You are capable of doing anything you set your mind to - that will test your opinion about what things you are good at.
Some of your talents and skills may take a while to discover. Out of a few defeats sometimes come successes. So you must keep trying and do the things you enjoy and know that you could potentially be good in many, many things.
Have discussions with people who know you and ask them what they think you're good at. You have to make the attempt at discovering what others admire about you. Get different viewpoints and see what you think about what they say. Feedback is a big part of discovering the best you ! Remember, best means one thing. People are good in many things, so do not try to focus on one thing. Success in life actually depends on being good at several things at once.
Once you become aware of and decide what you are good at, see how these things could possibly transfer over to a career that you could be highly motivated for.
Best wishes to you in all of your self-discoveries !
You may be wondering what you're good at but maybe some advice can shed some light on the subject for you to help you see it more clearly. It's actually not difficult once you start to explore.
You probably have skills that you didn't realize. Activities such as cooking, baking, styling, sports, computer work, gardening, caring for children, any number of things that you enjoy doing frequently and see results from. Evaluate the classes you have at school and the ones you receive high grades in are usually ones that you are good at. Any skills that you may have that make you feel accomplished are things that you are good at. If you haven't started with any activities or hobbies, I would advise beginning now because that's how you will find the things that you are best at. By doing. These things can change over time also, and you can gain success in very many things along your growth journey. And there's no deadline for when you must know what you're good at.
You can make a list of things in life that you like doing and things that you don't like. How many of them are things that you get good feedback from ? What things do you receive positive reinforcement for ? You will have to take on new activities and try various hobbies to see what you like to do and what you accomplish. You may be having difficulty figuring out what you're good at because you haven't been introduced to enough things or you are overlooking your own way of evaluating yourself. There is no "best" thing we are good at, people are good at a variety of things. Your good qualities and talents should never be narrowed down to what do you do "best". You are capable of doing anything you set your mind to - that will test your opinion about what things you are good at.
Some of your talents and skills may take a while to discover. Out of a few defeats sometimes come successes. So you must keep trying and do the things you enjoy and know that you could potentially be good in many, many things.
Have discussions with people who know you and ask them what they think you're good at. You have to make the attempt at discovering what others admire about you. Get different viewpoints and see what you think about what they say. Feedback is a big part of discovering the best you ! Remember, best means one thing. People are good in many things, so do not try to focus on one thing. Success in life actually depends on being good at several things at once.
Once you become aware of and decide what you are good at, see how these things could possibly transfer over to a career that you could be highly motivated for.
Best wishes to you in all of your self-discoveries !
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Oscar’s Answer
Don't worry about what you might be good at, focus on what you're interested in. When you truly have interest in a subject or skill, its not about how good you are, but rather how dedicated you are at perfecting the skill. To continue to grow and develop these skills, not out of necessity but out of passion. When your career aligns with your interests, success becomes a byproduct. There's a saying about work, "Find a job that you love, and you will never have to work another day in your life!".