Ever feel like you’re working hard… but not quite hitting your natural stride?
I have seen thousands of CVs in my life. All alike, though, few …Interesting.
Freshers from the same college have the same CVs, with the same font, margins, and museum effect, as if they were made in a factory on a mass scale.
On closer examination, I found that the students even write the same strengths and objectives. I found it hilarious. But why do you do it? Because no one tells you your strengths, all society has done is … to find faults and weaknesses in you, and you have been busy plugging those holes.
So, I decided to create an offline framework for identifying your strengths. You don’t have to spend $25, $50, or $60. You just need to read this email carefully, download the attachment (if you want), and pick up a pen and paper to do so.
Let me ask you this:
What if success wasn’t about fixing your weaknesses, But about discovering and doubling down on what you naturally do best?
That’s the idea behind the Clifton Strengths Finder (CSF) — one of the most powerful tools I’ve seen for personal and professional growth.
So, what is CSF?
Clifton Strengths (formerly Strengths Finder) by Gallup helps you identify your top 5 innate talents — not learned skills, but what you were born to do well.
There are 34 strengths in total — like Empathy, Focus, Strategic, Achiever, and Ideation.
Each of us has a unique mix that defines how we work, think, connect, and lead.
Here’s how to use it to find YOUR core strengths
Step 1: Read the 34 one-liner summaries
→ You’ll get a feel for which ones sound like you. (List is in the downloadable guide below.)
Step 2: Pick your Top 10 “most relatable” strengths
→ Think: Which of these feel natural to me, even if I don’t always use them?
Step 3: Narrow it down to your Core 5
→ These are your power levers. You’ll start to see a pattern — how these 5 keep showing up in your life.
What next?
Once you know your top 5, use this prompt with ChatGPT:
Clifton Strengths Finder says I am [Strength1], [Strength2], [Strength3], [Strength4], [Strength5].
Where should I put my energy to maximize them?
What can be my ideal career paths?
Also suggest me a sample role that fits me perfectly.
You’ll be surprised how accurately it guides your next move.
Real example
Let’s say someone discovers:
Learner
Ideation
Empathy
Focus
Strategic
ChatGPT might suggest roles like:
- Innovation Consultant
- UX Research Lead
- Learning Designer
- Strategic Partnerships Manager
Notice the match? Every strength has a place where it shines best.
Want to explore yours?
Download the step-by-step guide (PDF), the attachment
You’ll get:
- 34 strengths in one-liners
- Simple 3-step process
- Sample prompt to use with ChatGPT
- Real examples to guide you
PS: Whether you’re figuring out your next career move or just curious to know yourself better, this is a great place to start.
Let me know your top 5. I’d love to hear how they shape your story.
