How to Discover Your Unique Talent for Uncommon Success in Life

Introduction

While watching America’s Got Talent (AGT), I was struck by the diversity of talents people display on stage.

It is a known fact that each one of us possesses a unique ability endowed by our creator. Just because you may be unaware of your talent does not mean you don’t have one.

Significance of Talents

Before we explore how to discover your talent, it’s important to understand its significance in our lives:

1. Talent is the secret to peak performance.

Operating within our talent allows us to achieve peak performance with less effort.

2. Talent is the secret to financial success.

Financial wealth can be achieved by discovering and using your talent. Talented individuals often earn more than those who simply work a job.

3. Talent is the secret to fulfillment.

When we use our talents, we find fulfillment. A talented person does not necessarily need to be paid to do what they love.

Two Ways to Discover Your Unique Talent

Here are two practical broad ways to uncover your inborn talent:

1. What do you hate to see?

Ask yourself: What do I hate to see happening in my life, family, and the world?

 Consider the following:

   – I hate to see people suffering.

   – I hate to see ignorance.

   – I hate to see poor English spoken or written.

   – I hate bad leadership and disorder.

   – I hate bad TV programs.

   – I hate poor fashion.

   – I hate injustice.

Make a list of what you hate. These can provide clues to what you were born to address or eradicate. Every talent is a solution to alleviate something you dislike in the world.

2. What do you love to do?

Ask yourself: What do I love to do so much that I wouldn’t mind not being paid for it?

Write down everything that comes to mind, such as:

   – I love football.

   – I love to crack jokes.

   – I love to entertain people.

   – I love to defend the poor and voiceless.

   – I love to write.

   – I love to speak.

   – I love to solve business problems.

   – I love to lead and bring order.

   – I love to work in mathematics.

Continue listing until you can’t think of anything more. There is no useless talent; every talent has a purpose or a problem it can solve.

3. What do people commend me for?

The third secret to discovering your talent is to ask yourself what people typically commend or praise you for when you successfully execute it. There is likely something you do effortlessly that others deeply appreciate. Don’t disregard these observations.

Here are a few areas for your consideration:

– They commend me for my fashion sense.

– They appreciate my writing skills.

– They often praise my speaking ability.

– They seek and value my counsel.

– They are amazed by the way I make them laugh.

– They love having me around.

These are just a few examples to help you reflect on your own experiences. Remember, the women of Israel praised David for killing his 10,000, while Saul killed his 1,000. Clearly, David was recognized as a more formidable warrior than Saul. Similarly, the things people commend you for can reveal your unique strengths and talents.

Conclusion

What should you do next? We will explore that in our next write-up. After discovering your talent, the next step is to develop it to its fullest potential. It all starts with knowing what you have.

What do you hate to see? What do you love to do? What do people praise you for when you do? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

Eric Otchere writes content that inspires hope in people to live and fulfill their destiny. Reach him via info@inspiringnet.com.