Self Discovery and career

1. SELF-DISCOVERY
TMC 121

2. Introduction
The greatest and highest discovery
in life is the discovery of self - David
Oyedepo
Resolve to be thyself; and know that
he who finds himself, loses his
misery. - Matthew Arnold
He who knows others is learned;
He who knows himself is wise.
- Lao-tzu, Tao te Ching

3. What is self-discovery?
The act or process of achieving
understanding or knowledge of
oneself. - The American Heritage
Discovering your own individuality.
– World Reference
The process of learning about your
true personality and motives.-Encarta

4. The self
You need to understand that…
You are born with a set of natural
personality traits that is unique to
yourself.
But, often times, your upbringing
and social influence can turn you
into someone you are not.

5. Importance of self-discovery
Self-discovery is essential to realizing
our potential.
Self-discovery is central to a
purposeful, successful and fulfilled life.
Freedom from societal constraints.
Through self-discovery we will find
focus in this information overloaded
world.

6. Pathways to self-discovery
You will need to find answers to
the questions
Who am I?
Where did I come from?
Why am I here?
Where am I going?

7. Pathways to self-discovery
Know your areas of strengths.
Know your areas of weakness.
Focus on your areas of strengths.
There lies your unique personality.

8. Self-discovery as a continuous process
A person never gets to a point where
he or she says, “now I have finished
discovering myself”
We keep uncovering aspects of
ourselves in every new situation and
circumstance we find ourselves in.

9. The question is who really are you?

10. Course Overview
Steps to self-discovery
Locus of control and attributions
Understanding self-esteem and self-esteem
enhancement
Building positive self-concept and self-
image
Rubrics for self-actualisation
Self-discipline and self-preservation
Breaking free from the tyranny of “shoulds”
and “musts”
Attitudes and thoughts
Understanding the developmental stages of
human kind

11. RECOMMENDED READINGS
• Understanding your Potential
by Myles Munroe
• God’s Master Plan for Your
Life by Gloria Copeland
• Born to Win by David
Oyedepo