This hit home - that was my challenge for much of my career in science. When one has a broad zone of excellence it can be hard to really discern ones zone of genius.
It took a few major life lessons, as well as years of self development before I recognised what was happening in my life and decided to pursue my zone of genius. It was surprisingly simple once I asked myself the right questions.
Itās so life changing! And itās cool because itās the opposite of manufacturing something, instead youāre revealing whatās already inside. Iām so glad you explored that and youāre reaping the benefits šš»šš»
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
The thing is you donāt have to relocate because your zone of genius is already inside of you, itās just a matter of identifying it and then tapping into it. Doing that will help you bloom wherever youāre planted š·
It sounds like a more simplistic version of what you outlined but I really appreciated going through the working genius framework for a similar reason. It was such a game changer and relief to understand that my zone of genius is in the wonder and discernment areas rather than the tenacity and support areas and explains so much about why my job drains me and why Iām working towards my coaching business. Love your post and perspective.
Thanks Kate! Itās really liberating and empowering insight into ourselves and itās one of the keys to knowing what to align with. So many people talk about gaining alignment in their lives, but too few show you how to find it. Have you heard of the hierarchy of values? Thatās powerful intel as well.
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
Thanks for the restack @Joe Robinson!
This hit home - that was my challenge for much of my career in science. When one has a broad zone of excellence it can be hard to really discern ones zone of genius.
It took a few major life lessons, as well as years of self development before I recognised what was happening in my life and decided to pursue my zone of genius. It was surprisingly simple once I asked myself the right questions.
Itās so life changing! And itās cool because itās the opposite of manufacturing something, instead youāre revealing whatās already inside. Iām so glad you explored that and youāre reaping the benefits šš»šš»
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
The thing is you donāt have to relocate because your zone of genius is already inside of you, itās just a matter of identifying it and then tapping into it. Doing that will help you bloom wherever youāre planted š·
It sounds like a more simplistic version of what you outlined but I really appreciated going through the working genius framework for a similar reason. It was such a game changer and relief to understand that my zone of genius is in the wonder and discernment areas rather than the tenacity and support areas and explains so much about why my job drains me and why Iām working towards my coaching business. Love your post and perspective.
Thanks Kate! Itās really liberating and empowering insight into ourselves and itās one of the keys to knowing what to align with. So many people talk about gaining alignment in their lives, but too few show you how to find it. Have you heard of the hierarchy of values? Thatās powerful intel as well.
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.
Love this framework. Iāve definitely spent some time in the Zone of Excellence (and others lol) and knew something was off but couldnāt quite put my finger on it. Iām all about bloom where youāre planted, but if and when we have the agency, we should relocate to a Zone of Genius.