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1. Self-knowledge is the
starting point on the
journey of self-
development. Self-
knowledge gives usa
window onto our
potential. Itindicates
where our strengths
lie and how we might
combine our natural
gifts with the
opportunities around
us. Some people are
lucky enough to
know their gifts at an
early age. Others
come to them slowly
after a process of
wrong turns. Others
may not come to
self- knowledge until
late in life when they
suddenly see where
their lives have been
taking them. At
whatever stage it
comes, it is always
possible toturn self-
knowledge into self-
realisation.
"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of
yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." (Foster C. McClelland)
"You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost." (Martha
Graham)
There are many ways in which you can
do self-research:
• look in the mirror and notice what
you see
• journalise and diarise
• write down a dialogue with parts of
yourself.
• get feedback on your work and
behaviour from team-mates
• study your relationships and how
they make you feel
• draw your life history to date and
project it forward
• design a cluster graph with yourself
at the centre
• fill in a repertory grid of critical
incidents in your work and life and how
you respond to them.
One insight into what you are good at is to
look at the work you like to do. Are you
someone who likes to...
1.produce something of value, eg writers
2.work with others, eg doctors
3. present an image, eg advertisers
4. create something original, eg architects
5. process information, eg librarians
6. count and measure; eg bankers,
7.work with sets of materials, eg project
managers
8. overcome the odds; eg entrepreneurs
9. work with natural forces; eg farmers.
Know Yourself
DiscoverYour Talents, SkillsandStrengths
MTL Infographics
Skill
Boosters
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A Life Chart draws a line
of your life to the present
date charting the ups and
downs.You can project it
into the future to show
where you want to go
next.
A yearning is likely to
point to a strength. So
are moments of
excellence and glows of
satisfaction. They
indicate your hidden
potential.