The document discusses five factors that make up an individual's unique design: experiences, abilities, personality, interests, and values. It also introduces the concept of gifts and passions as spiritual gifts and God's calling. The assessment process is outlined in four steps: self-assessment through reflection on strengths; asking others for feedback; professional assessments like tests; and summarizing the findings to identify the best career path.

1. step 3 aptitude
discover your best
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2. 5 Factors in your Unique Design
1. Experiences
2. Abilities
Gifts
3. Personality
4. Interests
Passions
5. Values
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3. Introducing the “X” Factor
Gifts and passions ignite as
spiritual gifts and
God’s calling.
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creature; the old things passed away; behold,
new things have come.”
2 CORINTHIANS 5:17
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4. Assessments in 4 Steps
Self
Ask Others
Professional
Summarize
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5. Self Assessments
Count your blessings.
You are a STAR.
You are an A+VIP.
Make Notes and Share
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6. Ask Others Assessments
Make a List
Family and friends
Workmates and schoolmates
People who know you whom you trust
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7. Professional Assessments
PLACE
StrengthsFinder
Career Direct
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8. Summarize your Best
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9. Next Week - Altitude
Altitude is where Attitude (Step 2)
and Aptitude (Step 3) meet giving
you the motivation and direction to
do what you do best for people who
need it most.
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