Firstly, I would like to say that the whole idea of 'Strengthsquest' is... dumb. I mean it's a quiz to find out more about your strengths, which can be real silly at times. I mean I predicted what kind of results I would get before I set for the test, and out of the 5 results that were tabulated (by an AI if i may add), I predicted 4 spot-on! (Surprise surprise! I alreadyknow enough about myself that I hate to take this kind of tests. If not for the fact that it's a 'school-assignment', I wouldn't be bothered about 'Know-Yourself' tests.)

Now, test results.

Context - something I predicted
"You look back. You look back because that is where the answers lie. You look back to understand the present. ... The earlier time was a simpler time. It was a time of blueprints. As you look back, you begin to see these blueprints emerge. You realize what the initial intentions were. ... No longer disoriented, you make better decisions because you sense the underlying structure. You become a better partner because you understand how your colleagues came to be who they are. And counterintuitively you become wiser about the future because you saw its seeds being sown in the past."

Strategic - predicted this too...
"The Strategic theme enables you to sort through the clutter and find the best route. It is not a skill that can be taught. It is a distinct way of thinking, a special perspective on the world at large. This perspective allows you to see patterns where others simply see complexity. Mindful of these patterns, you play out alternative scenarios, always asking, “What if this happened? Okay, well what if this happened?” This recurring question helps you see around the next corner. There you can evaluate accurately the potential obstacles. Guided by where you see each path leading, you start to make selections. You discard the paths that lead nowhere. You discard the paths that lead straight into resistance. You discard the paths that lead into a fog of confusion. You cull and make selections until you arrive at the chosen path—your strategy. Armed with your strategy, you strike forward. This is your Strategic theme at work: “What if?” Select. Strike."

Analytical - predicted this as well...
"... you do insist that their (your friends') theories be sound. You see yourself as objective ... You like data because they are value free. They have no agenda. Armed with these data, you search for patterns and connections. You want to understand how certain patterns affect one another. How do they combine? What is their outcome? Does this outcome fit with the theory being offered or the situation being confronted? These are your questions. You peel the layers back until, gradually, the root cause or causes are revealed. Others see you as logical and rigorous."

Connectedness - another one I predicted...
"Things happen for a reason. You are sure of it. ... This feeling of Connectedness implies certain responsibilities. ... Your awareness of these responsibilities creates your value system. You are considerate, caring, and accepting. ... Sensitive to the invisible hand, you can give others comfort that there is a purpose beyond our humdrum lives. The exact articles of your faith will depend on your upbringing and your culture, but your faith is strong. It sustains you and your close friends in the face of life’s mysteries."

Input - the only one I didn't predict correctly, but still describes me...
"You are inquisitive. You collect things. You might collect information ...Whatever you collect, you collect it because it interests you. And yours is the kind of mind that finds so many things interesting. The world is exciting precisely because of its infinite variety and complexity. ... These (information) can be acquired and then stored away. ... So you keep acquiring and compiling and filing stuff away. It’s interesting. It keeps your mind fresh. And perhaps one day some of it will prove valuable."
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Conclusion? Strengthsquest = nonsense... ><

Uttered by Matt at 7:16 pm  

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