Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure people. Proverbs 22:29
The world pays well for talent, high performers, and problem solvers. God gives talent to each individual, but the responsibility for discovering what those talents are and developing them is yours and yours alone. No one can do that for you. However, as you work to develop the gifts God has given you, you will also begin to discover areas of excellence within yourself. He has made you to excel in certain areas! In what areas are you currently a 10? Discerning not only what you are good at but what you are superb at will lead to confidence, and that can open doors for you to serve higher-ups in an organization. These higher-ups are the kings within a company, and the talent they value the most is competence. Now is the time to prepare, practice, and grow yourself into a 10 in your area of giftedness. Start today and watch the doors of opportunity open up for you. Your area of “10” is the gift God will use to advance you in your career.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) says, “For everything there is a season,” but talents can be unlocked in any season. Putting yourself in a consistent personal development plan will ensure you are always raising the lid on your talents, ready in season and out of season.
REFLECT TO CONNECT
- In what areas are you a 10?
- Who in your circle of influence is a 10?
- Do you have a peer group that is growing or stagnating?
God is looking for progress, not perfection.
