Do you consider yourself a talented and successful person? If someone asked you, could you list the five things you are best at? Many people find this a difficult question to answer. So, how do you discover your talents? Is talent a necessary condition for success? Read below to learn six simple and effective ways to help you find your talents and use them to achieve your goals.
The relationship between talent and success
Talent can be understood as a natural advantage in doing something. We’ve all seen talented people: they can paint stunning paintings or sing beautiful songs. Such talents make us feel envious, and also make us wonder: without such talents, would we still be successful? The truth is, success depends not just on talent, but also on effort: how hard you work to achieve your goals. You may have heard the saying: Talent is 1% of success, and hard work is 99% of success. This goes to show that without effort, talents are useless: they will not develop and will not help you achieve your goals. In addition to hard work, success requires clear goals and strong desire (i.e. ambition). Therefore, although talent is important for success, most people believe that only by combining talent with hard work and ambition can you truly realize your potential and achieve success.
Six ways to discover your talents
1. Find out what you enjoy doing most in your daily life
What do you do every day? What do you enjoy most about your job? Do you enjoy speaking, writing, or motivating others? What about your spare time? Do you like cooking, sports, chatting or reading? Why do you like these things?
2. Recall an ability or skill you have had since childhood
We know that talent is innate. So what is your gift? If you find this difficult to answer, think about it this way: What do you find easy for you but difficult for others? What are you most concerned about in life? For example, are you very sensitive to the emotions of those around you and know how to make them happy? Then empathy might be a gift for you!
3. Listen to other people’s compliments about you
Sometimes it’s hard for us to recognize our gifts. Some people always feel like they are not good enough, so much so that they simply don’t believe they have talent. However, the people around you may tell you what they admire about you. For example, your family may tell you how grateful they are that you always make time for them and that they can always count on you. Or your colleagues may be impressed by your creativity or perseverance. Hearing compliments from others can help you discover some of your strengths and talents.
4. Think about compliments you have received
If you don’t have the opportunity to hear compliments paid to you, you might also want to think about compliments you have received. What did your boss compliment you during your last job evaluation? Has your friend or family member complimented you recently?
5. Ask your parents about your favorite things to do as a child
Often, our talents manifest themselves when we are young. Maybe you really enjoy tidying up your room, which means you have great organizational skills. If you find it difficult to recall your talents, ask your parents or grandparents what they remember your favorite things to do as a child and whether they think those things reflect your talents now in work or life.
6. Think of something you can talk about without getting tired of
Have you ever noticed that your friends or colleagues get bored when you start discussing a topic with them? If you can keep talking about a topic—such as relationships, photography, or sports—it probably indicates that you have a deep interest and talent in that topic. For example, if you enjoy talking about interactions between people, you may be very good at detecting and interpreting relationships and emotions in groups.
How to use your talents
Hopefully the above six methods will help you better understand your talents. Maybe you need a few extra steps to validate them: Try sharing your ideas with someone else (for example, a friend, family member, co-worker, coach, or advisor) and get their input. Recognizing your talents can be the first step to success, but you also need to consider whether you’re making the most of your talents. You can set some specific goals to better utilize your talents, or improve your abilities through more study and practice.
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