You spot patterns, love problems, and think in cause–effect. You enjoy modeling, measuring, optimizing, and asking “What predicts what?”
Micro-practices: turn a messy task into a checklist; sketch a simple flowchart before you act.
You shape meaning with words—speaking, writing, persuading, or editing for clarity. You hear nuance and choose language precisely.
Micro-practices: rewrite one paragraph for punch and simplicity; summarize a complex point in one crisp sentence.
You’re comfortable with software, data, and devices. You learn new tools fast and enjoy automating repetitive work.
Micro-practices: record a 90-second loom-style walkthrough; automate one tiny step with a shortcut or template.
You think in images and layouts. You see composition, proportion, color, and negative space—and can translate that into design or planning.
Micro-practices: storyboard three frames before starting a project; tidy one visual surface for clarity (desk, slide, whiteboard).
You sense timing, pitch, texture, and groove. You connect through sound—creating, curating, or performing.
Micro-practices: practice one 10-minute ear or rhythm drill; curate a mood-matching playlist for your next deep-work block.
You orient by seasons, places, and living systems. You’re restored by the outdoors and notice subtle environmental cues.
Micro-practices: take a 10-minute sensory walk; bring one plant into your workspace and care for it daily.
You learn and express through motion—sport, dance, craft, hands-on work. Your body is a thinking tool.
Micro-practices: insert a 2-minute movement reset every 90 minutes; rehearse a physical technique for 10 minutes.
You read people well and build trust. You sense needs, moods, and group dynamics and help conversations move forward.
Micro-practices: open one meeting with a clear intent and end with “who/what/when”; offer one specific appreciation today.
You notice your inner state—motives, emotions, beliefs—and can steer attention and behavior accordingly.
Micro-practices: a 3-line nightly reflection (what worked, what didn’t, what to repeat); name one emotion + the need beneath it.
You transfer knowledge. You spot the sticking point and explain it simply so others “get it.” Teaching is clarity in action.
Micro-practices: draft a 4-step mini-guide for one concept; test it with a friend and refine the sticking step.
You access depth—stillness, meaning, presence. Through reflection, mindfulness, or philosophy, you connect to something larger than the busy mind.
Micro-practices: 5 minutes of contemplative breathing; one line of “why this matters” before you begin a task.
Circle your top 3 areas that feel most “you” right now.
Name one real situation where each talent already shows up (work, home, study, play).
Add one supporting skill for each (e.g., Teaching → structure slides; Interpersonal → clear requests; Visual → basic layout grid).
Schedule a tiny rep (≤10 min) for each talent this week. Put it on your calendar.
Run the after-glow check: after each rep, write one line—energy = −2/−1/0/+1/+2. Keep what lifts you.
Why this works: Talents are innate tendencies; skills make them effective. Small, scheduled reps turn potential into performance.
Chasing the market over your nature → Start with talent, then add high-leverage skills.
All-or-nothing practice → Use tiny, frequent reps; review weekly and scale slowly.
Confusing self-worth with performance → Esteem is unconditional; skills are trainable. Keep them separate.
Day 1–3: one 10-minute rep for your #1 talent each day.
Day 4–5: add your #2 talent (keep the #1 reps short).
Day 6–7: add one rep for #3 talent and review your notes.
Finish: pick the one habit you’ll keep for the next month.
You have more than one kind of intelligence—and each can be trained. Name your three strongest areas, attach a tiny skill rep to each, and repeat. When talent leads and skills support, effort starts paying you back.
— Sandro Formica, PhD
Founder of Permanently Happy (questions at [email protected])
Keynote Speaker | Transforming Leaders & Organizations Through Positive Leadership & Personal Branding | Director, Chief Happiness Officer Certificate Program
