A lot of people move through life believing that they are not specially gifted, maybe because they cannot sing or dance, or code, or play football like Ronaldo. But what they fail to understand is that everyone has unique gifts, which may be quiet, subtle, and often overlooked. Some of these gifts may not attract public applause, but they are very powerful, potent, and valuable. In order to achieve bigger success, you need to discover these gifts and then try to maximise them in the way that is required. Here, we shall be taking a look at these 5 unique gifts.
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The first gift on the list is the gift of influence. You may not stand on a stage to be an activist, or lead an organisation, but the fact remains that your words, actions, and attitude have ways of affecting people on a daily basis. The way you respond to situations, or the way you treat people, will send a strong message to others about who you really are. You will be surprised how your positive lifestyle can naturally influence people towards hope, discipline, and determination, without even you realising it. This is why you have to learn to act out the best side of you; speak calmly, act well, take responsibilities. All these count. Someone may be watching you, and your actions can be what will also determine the way they will act.
The second one is the gift of encouragement. Your ability to encourage and uplift others is a rare, yet very valuable gift. There are some people who naturally know how to say the right words at the right time to make someone feel better. Your gift of encouragement is what allows you to inspire hope, help to restore someone's confidence, and provide strength to people in difficult times. This is why you have to be intentional about how you speak and act towards people. Your words or your actions can actually make someone feel better, but they can also break someone if used wrongly. Learn to give people genuine compliment, offer constructive feedbacks kindly, speak positively. The truth is that encouragement can change the course of someone's life forever.
The third one is the gift of observation. There are some people who have quiet but very powerful ability to notice even the tiniest details. They can sense changes in mood, they can quickly identify problems even at the onset, they also recognise opportunities early. This kind of gift can be instrumental to prevent mistakes, create solutions, and improve one's decisions. To maximise this gift, you need to sharpen your awareness. Learn to listen more than you speak. Listen to understand, watch to see, and look beyond the surface. When you develop your gift of observation, you will discover that the solutions to problems are often lying side-by-side the problems.
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The fourth one is the gift of adaptability. You will be surprised at what humankind can adapt to. Life can be unpredictable, so the ability to adapt and adjust without losing focus is a very powerful gift. Some have the ability to remain calm during changes, quickly learn new systems, and even adjust quickly to new environment. In this era where everything changes so quickly, this kind of gift is needed. In order to fully maximise this gift, you should be committed to learning. Also learn to see changes as tool for growth, not as a threat. You should also be flexible in your approach to life.
The final gift that we will look at here is the gift of resilience. You have the gift to recover even from a massive setback. But the question is, have you activated the gift? Resilience is the ability and inner strength that allows you to rise up from failure, disappointment, or rejection. It is your mindset of determination that will make you to convince yourself that "I will try again" even if the result you expect did not come.
All these gifts may not be be loud, but they are significant, real, and valuable. When you discover them, develop them, and then use them consistently, they will improve the quality of your life.
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