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Talent Discovery
Chapter One
INTRODUCTION
Talent refers to the latent ability and hidden potentials possessed by all mortals. It is a natural ability to do something well. It’s a skill you can exhibit with ease without any formal education. It is inborn not self – imposed by other men; though you can sharpen it through proper knowledge and mentorship. It all begins with a spark of idea in the mind of all men. I have encountered a throng of people who often complain to me that they have no talent; they argue that God seem to be partial because He bestows special abilities on some people while He leaves others with no touch of uniqueness. This is actually far from the truth. In fact, there is no untalented individual in God’s creation. Others would say something like: ‘Assuming I even believe you, I am too old to actually exhibit the talent within me’. To me, this is also a wrong believe, a mental flaw which needs to be corrected. Age is not a parameter for measuring capabilities; it doesn’t matter the number of years you’ve spent on this spherical planet; you can actually discover your talents, because it is then that you actually start living! Are you clueless about the latent abilities within you or ignorant about your hidden potentials? Then I think this book is specifically written to guide you. Many years ago; I was exactly in your state, devoid of knowledge about my true uniqueness; however, I didn’t remain at that level for long. I searched for the answers through ceaseless study and learning. Now, my eyes are widely opened, I have discovered the mines of gold hidden within me. I believe it won’t take you much time to discover yours too; all you need is the right information. This book in your hand actually serves that noble purpose. In it, you will learn about the secrets governing the discovery of talents; the measures you can use to develop your inward potentials as well as the steps to take to use those talents for God’s glory. All the principles I share in this book are simple, easily applicable, tested overtime and have proven to be very effective. I am fully convinced beyond every doubt that you will become a better person by the time you finish going through it. Before you flip to the next page; let me remind you that you’ve got some talents, which can distinguish you for exploits; you only need to see clearly and take away the veil on your mind!
YOU HAVE YOUR OWN UNIQUENESS
While I was growing up, I observed a pattern that highlighted both folly and error; I realized that most of my friends wanted to be like other people at the expense of their own uniqueness, they all wanted to follow the crowd when there’s a chance to leave a trail. Most of them preferred to blend in with others instead of standing out for what is right. This, I believe is one of the reasons why most people find it very hard to discover their true self. Erica Jong once said; ‘everyone has talent, what’s rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads’. In this chapter, I will be revealing the secrets of finding your own uniqueness to you. During my years of study, I have realized that my self-confidence and self-image have something to do with talent discovery. If you have a wrong mental picture about who you are, it becomes very hard to exhibit your talents and uniqueness; so my focus for now is to tell you who you are; all I expect you to do is to dare to believe this truth that I share with you. If you will ever become what God intends for you, you must develop the power of right believing. If you believe the right things and live by them, your life will progress at the speed of light.
While Louis Pasteur was in school, one of his professors told him he was a mediocre, a dullard, a student who was good-for-nothing! However, he didn’t believe all these lies and self – limiting statements; what happened afterwards? He developed his passion in research and created solutions to many life-threatening diseases such as anthrax and tuberculosis; he even developed the process of pasteurization; winning a Nobel Prize in the process 1.
So many people are aware that the Disney Corporation is one of the most lucrative companies in existence, with high standards of quality and a never – ending stream of innovations. However, most people do not know that the founder of this great empire, Walt Disney was once fired from a newspaper job early in life because the owner said he ‘lacked imagination’. After a few failed businesses, Disney’s upbeat attitude was clearly what kept him going through the tough times. Once his first movie ‘Snow White’ premiered, the world loved it...
INTRODUCTION
Talent refers to the latent ability and hidden potentials possessed by all mortals. It is a natural ability to do something well. It’s a skill you can exhibit with ease without any formal education. It is inborn not self – imposed by other men; though you can sharpen it through proper knowledge and mentorship. It all begins with a spark of idea in the mind of all men. I have encountered a throng of people who often complain to me that they have no talent; they argue that God seem to be partial because He bestows special abilities on some people while He leaves others with no touch of uniqueness. This is actually far from the truth. In fact, there is no untalented individual in God’s creation. Others would say something like: ‘Assuming I even believe you, I am too old to actually exhibit the talent within me’. To me, this is also a wrong believe, a mental flaw which needs to be corrected. Age is not a parameter for measuring capabilities; it doesn’t matter the number of years you’ve spent on this spherical planet; you can actually discover your talents, because it is then that you actually start living! Are you clueless about the latent abilities within you or ignorant about your hidden potentials? Then I think this book is specifically written to guide you. Many years ago; I was exactly in your state, devoid of knowledge about my true uniqueness; however, I didn’t remain at that level for long. I searched for the answers through ceaseless study and learning. Now, my eyes are widely opened, I have discovered the mines of gold hidden within me. I believe it won’t take you much time to discover yours too; all you need is the right information. This book in your hand actually serves that noble purpose. In it, you will learn about the secrets governing the discovery of talents; the measures you can use to develop your inward potentials as well as the steps to take to use those talents for God’s glory. All the principles I share in this book are simple, easily applicable, tested overtime and have proven to be very effective. I am fully convinced beyond every doubt that you will become a better person by the time you finish going through it. Before you flip to the next page; let me remind you that you’ve got some talents, which can distinguish you for exploits; you only need to see clearly and take away the veil on your mind!
YOU HAVE YOUR OWN UNIQUENESS
While I was growing up, I observed a pattern that highlighted both folly and error; I realized that most of my friends wanted to be like other people at the expense of their own uniqueness, they all wanted to follow the crowd when there’s a chance to leave a trail. Most of them preferred to blend in with others instead of standing out for what is right. This, I believe is one of the reasons why most people find it very hard to discover their true self. Erica Jong once said; ‘everyone has talent, what’s rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads’. In this chapter, I will be revealing the secrets of finding your own uniqueness to you. During my years of study, I have realized that my self-confidence and self-image have something to do with talent discovery. If you have a wrong mental picture about who you are, it becomes very hard to exhibit your talents and uniqueness; so my focus for now is to tell you who you are; all I expect you to do is to dare to believe this truth that I share with you. If you will ever become what God intends for you, you must develop the power of right believing. If you believe the right things and live by them, your life will progress at the speed of light.
While Louis Pasteur was in school, one of his professors told him he was a mediocre, a dullard, a student who was good-for-nothing! However, he didn’t believe all these lies and self – limiting statements; what happened afterwards? He developed his passion in research and created solutions to many life-threatening diseases such as anthrax and tuberculosis; he even developed the process of pasteurization; winning a Nobel Prize in the process 1.
So many people are aware that the Disney Corporation is one of the most lucrative companies in existence, with high standards of quality and a never – ending stream of innovations. However, most people do not know that the founder of this great empire, Walt Disney was once fired from a newspaper job early in life because the owner said he ‘lacked imagination’. After a few failed businesses, Disney’s upbeat attitude was clearly what kept him going through the tough times. Once his first movie ‘Snow White’ premiered, the world loved it...
