strength Archives - Jamie English

When I was first introduced to this book, StrengthFinders 2.0, I had no idea what a valuable tool I had found. When you get this book, it includes a code to take an online assessment to learn your top 5 strengths (out of 34). (Note–if you get this book at a used bookstore, make sure the seal hasn’t been broken on the unique code in the book to take the assessment).

My number one strength was “Input” which was defined as a a craving to know more. It said that those with this strength often like to “collect and archive” all kinds of information. Before taking this test and understanding this AS A STRENGTH, I actually felt like it was a weakness. I would judge and criticize myself for collecting articles, book, and various representations of knowledge. To reframe it as a strength was such paradigm shift, freeing me from a bit of shame and embarrassment to embracing this part of me.

Additionally, I was able to witness a transformation in someone who took the quiz and learned from the book that in each of their top five strengths, possible career choices included being a teacher. They decided to go back to school to become a teacher. This book and quiz allowed them to revisit a childhood dream of being a teacher.

One AMAZING part of this book is that it is all strengths. Learning your top five strengths is key to seeing how you operate in this world. It is fun to know the strengths of others, as well, and how you interact with them. If you find this super fascinating and want more, you can get all 34 of your strengths ranked, for an additional fee.

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More than sixteen years ago, when I was in labor with my second child, I had to push for two hours before she would make her appearance. After about an hour or so, I was so tired and didn’t feel like I could do it anymore. I said so. I said, “I can’t. I need to stop.”

Cut to me learning an incredible life lesson! A room full of people. People with degrees and experience and knowledge and information and skills. The daddy was there. The doctor. An anesthesiologist. At least one nurse. Maybe more folks than that…it seems like there were tons of folks. But one of these lovely souls said, “nobody can have this baby but you.”

And I pressed on and had that baby. I often remember back to this phrase. I have used it with clients. I have used it with my children. It is a metaphor for life in so many ways. Surround yourself with supportive folks, smart folks, skilled and capable folks…but when it comes down to it…how many things in your life are truly, at the heart of it all, up to you?

NOBODY CAN HAVE THIS BABY BUT YOU!!

So I ask you…what is that you feel tired of trying? What do you wish you could let somebody else could do for you? We all do this from time to time. Now, ask yourself….is that even possible? Take a deep breath and know down in your bones that you have what it takes within you to have this baby… Take another deep breath and keep going

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