Here is an interesting concept from Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath. If you consider your talent and your investment in that talent, give them a numerical value, and then multiply them, you will arrive at a strength factor.
Let's begin by considering your talent in a give area, let's say playing the piano, and grade yourself from 0 to 5 with 5 being an expert. Talent here is defined as a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving. Then evaluate your investment in that talent, defined as the time spent practicing, practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base. Again, rate your effort from 0 to 5. Multiply these two figures together to arrive at a strength rating, defined as the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance at playing the piano.
So if you are a very gifted pianist, say a 5, but only practice sporatically, say a 3, then your strength factor is only a 15. On the other hand, even if you love playing and practice diligently, say a 5, but only have the gift of a 2-rated player, you max out at a strength of 10.
If you really love playing the piano and understand that the best you can be is a 10, that is just fine as a past time. However, when it comes to your career, if you really have a passion for a vocation, but your gift value is only a 1 or a 2, you really might consider finding a field where you are a 4 or 5 talent so that your passion can be turned into strength.
For more information, click on the title of this post. Better yet, consider buying the book, Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath.
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