Self-discovery is a lifelong purposeful evaluation of
who you are. It is a systematic self-assessment of given talents which need to
be discovered in order to be used as a foundation upon which you can develop
your present self to higher levels. It
is also realizing that there is a part of you which has been filed in your
subconscious mind and therefore not readily accessible.
The most important part of the self discovery is your thinking
style in order to learn from your strong point.
There are four types of thinking styles and it is for your advantage to
know yours and start learning anything with ease. They are:
Concrete sequential
Concrete random
Abstract random
Abstract sequential
Concrete sequential thinkers are realists.
They process information in an orderly and sequence manner. Realists use all five senses. They notice and
recall details easily and therefore are accurate
in remembering facts, specific information, formulas and rules.
Concrete random thinkers are experimenters. While they are still realists, they are more
engaged in trial and error approach. Their
different thinking enables them to
find alternatives and do things in their
own way unlike the concrete sequential thinkers.
Abstract random thinkers organize information through reflection, and
thrive in unstructured, people-oriented environment. Their world is that of feelings and emotions.
Abstract random thinkers absorb ideas, information and impressions and
organize them through reflection. They
remember best if information is personalized.
Structured environment restrict them. They are visual thinkers; that is, they understand written information better.
Abstract sequential thinkers love theory and abstract thought. They like
to think in concepts and analyze information.
They are great philosophers and research scientists. They easily find important point and
significant details. Their thinking process
is logical, rational and
intellectual. Abstract sequential
thinkers prefer to work alone. They love
reading and do well in research work.
The four thinking styles do not denote that any is
better; but simply shows the way
different people learn. When you are
aware of how you think, you will be able to notice how you perform in different
settings; and that could enable you to operate from your strength. You will know which job to apply for and know
that you will have fun and perform above the average.
I believe you will agree with me that it is your personal
responsibility to search who you really are. Knowing your talents will save you
a lot of trial and error approach in seeking to improve your social and
economic conditions. You will learn the
precious gifts presented in a brown paper and therefore ignored. Getting interested in your potential is
learning to love you; it is acknowledging and appreciating the Creator’s gifts
you have. You will be amazed when you gradually discover how interesting you
are; most importantly, how important you talents are in helping others to grow.
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