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Have you ever known someone who has succeeded in something quite remarkable? This could be starting a highly successful business, writing a blockbuster selling book or similar achievement. Did you ever wonder how they pulled it off? They may not appear to have as much talent as you, be as smart as you, or be as attractive as you.
If you have abilities that come at least as close to those of the average person, you are undoubtedly right about the accomplished person not having more talent, intelligence, or even sex appeal than you. What they do have is high self esteem and a strong belief in themselves.
Did you ever make a list highlighting your skills and talents, and how they contribute to your definition of success? I continue to be pleasantly surprised at the many talents of HumbleDollar readers and contributors.
Please share with us how your unique strengths and abilities have helped you achieve your goals and how you plan to use those skills to continue to grow and achieve what success in life means to you. To paraphrase an old adage, don’t hide your light under a bushel.
I always did very well in Math, and I liked numbers in primary school. I watched my brother become an Engineer. Numbers worked for me, I graduated an Electronic Engineer just when tubes where changing to transistors, and then transistors were changing to the first microchips. In fact in my Senior Year I changed from a Slide Rule, to a calculator. Some of you will have to check that all out at Google or You Tube. If you can you just want to have a job that uses your strengths, and then you will grow to whatever level you can. I was instrumental in Industrial inkjet printing, and in 1970, most people never heard of the work inkjet.
William, you discovered that having a growth mindset, is the key to building on any skill. You found a way to build on your talents and abilities. It all led to your success.
Thanks for your telling us your story
My unique strength is recognizing I don’t have one. I just absorbed the strength and wisdom of others.
> became a US Navy officer in the mid-80’s right out of college when the military was still somewhat out of fashion. I was inspired by President Reagan. Also, it seemed like a cool thing to do (and was).
> worked in tech and started several wacky side hustles such as gutter cleaning. Watched YouTube videos to learn marketing, eCommerce and business law based on the experiences of others.
> read a lot and kept an eye on where society was headed (authors like Alvin Toffler, George Gilder and Jonathan Clements). I tagged along with brains bigger than my own and absorbed their insights.
I now mentor the next generation to share the love and good fortune I have enjoyed throughout life.
Doug, you are an inspiration. Your creativity and self confidence have made it so. You had a good motivator in President Ronald Reagan. Thank you for your service to our great country..