I remember talking to some girls in college about a book called Strength Finders by Tom Rath. It is a book that starts with a test that evaluates your top 5 strengths and then goes on to explain them and help you use them in your every day life. The girls that I was talking to were amazed at how accurate this testing seemed to be. I was very curious about how I would test and asked for the book for Christmas.
After taking the test, I am surprised at the accuracy of their findings!
I'd thought I'd share my Top 5 Strengths with you all! (I am still reading through the book and once I am done, I may do a follow up post about what I learned!)
- My #1 strength is called Relator. A Relator is someone who desires close relationships with people. So instead of having many acquaintances, I prefer to have a few very close friends. In these friendships, I want to go deeper and really understand and love this person. I find my strength and energy in these relationships.
- My #2 strength is called Futuristic. Someone who is futuristic is inspired by the future. If you have been reading this blog at all you know all about this strength of mine. I love love love making goals and working towards something. I am constantly thinking about what my next step is and where I will be weeks, months and years from today.
- My #3 strength is called Learner. A Learner desires to learn and improve themselves. I absolutely love the process of learning. I feel time wasting away if I am not actively learning. This can be; something at work, reading new books, a new hobby, anything! This is why I always say I would be a professional student if I didn't have to pay a gazillion dollars and write papers.
- My #4 strength is called Discipline. This means that I enjoy routine and structure. I thrive on a set schedule. I am crazy productive if I have a routine. I am the queen of to-do lists and getting things done.
- My #5 strength is called Responsiblity. This basically means that if I say I will do something, you can bet your sweet bottom it will get done. It also means I run on very stable values.
After reading about what each of my strengths are, I have come to the conclusion that, I am only fit to be a high ranking officer in the military. Like, jeez! could I be any more strict and to the point!?
I am excited to see where this book takes me! I think it is such a great idea to learn how to use your strengths and skills to better your life and others'. But of course that could just be the Learner and Relator in me...who knows =)
P.S. Johnathan, I think your #1 strength is being an awesome husband and #2 is putting up with my crazy!
