#strength zone

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I hadn’t thought about strengths this way before, but I like this reminder from Jimmy Evans & Allan Kelsy in their book Strengths-Based Marriage: there are “natural endorphins that reward you when you use your strengths.” 

If God made us on purpose with the strengths we have, then naturally we will feel a sense of energizing happiness when we get to use what He gave us. It’s sort of a reinforcement from the Holy Spirit that we are living in the strengths-zone that He implanted in us. 

The Apostle Paul said, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6).

Cinos - Strength Zone

I recently facilitated a Leadership Mastermind group.  I mentioned to the participants that in order for true growth we must step out of our comfort zone but only within our strength zone.  This was challenged by one of the members in the room. They asked if that means that if we have not tried something before and therefore not very good at it we should not step out of our comfort zone and try it?  I struggled with an answer. 

After reflecting on the meeting and the question the answer came to me.  It is absolutely okay to step out of your comfort zone and try something new that you may not be good at if the task that you want to try is within your strength zone. For example, I wasn't the most seasoned public speaker but my strength zone is helping others get unstuck and have a more fullfilled life.  Part of this I do through public speaking.  Therefore I am stepping out of my comfort zone in order to public speak but it is within my strength zone.  I am growing by working on my public speaking skills.

Having said all of this, I thnk it is ok to try something new that is not in your comfort or strength zone but if you want real explosive type growth then stay with the areas that you are strong at.