David J.
Pollay
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December 24, 2007
Take the Key Test of
Momentum
Last week I wrote about the power of positive momentum in
your life. This week I want to share with you my guide for assessing and
building momentum in your career.
THE KEY TEST™ of Momentum will help you understand what
drives your career momentum. THE KEY TEST™ is a 10-point guide to help
you focus your strengths, passion and resources on living your best
possible life. Grab a pencil now and take THE KEY TEST™ to see if you
are experiencing positive momentum.
For each of the 10 dimensions of momentum, rate yourself on a
scale of one to five. Five means that you’re at the top of the
dimension, and a one means that you are at the low end of the scale.
Here goes:
(1)
I am
always Thinking about new ideas and creative opportunities I can
pursue in my career.
(2)
I do not
hesitate to ask for Help. Many people mentor and advise me.
(3)
My
Ethics and values are in harmony with my work. My work makes a
positive difference in the world.
(4)
I am
constantly increasing my Knowledge by reading, researching and
studying. I am an expert in my field.
(5)
I seek as
much Experience as possible; I want to learn by doing.
(6)
I
Yearn for the opportunity to do even more of my work. I love what I
do.
(7)
I am
eager to Try new things. I am willing to experiment.
(8)
I am
Energized by my work. While others fatigue easily, my battery is
continually charging.
(9)
I use my
most natural Strengths every day on the job. I get to do what I
do best.
(10)
I am
constantly in Training. I am always on the lookout for a new
insight, or a new approach that will help me perform at a higher level.
Here’s how to score THE KEY TEST™ of Momentum. If you scored
a five on dimensions one, three, six, eight, and nine, you are on the
right career path; you love what you do. These questions reflect who you
are. You will be successful because you use your most natural strengths
every day, you are energized by what you do, you yearn to do what you
love all of the time and you feel that your work is meaningful.
If you did not score a four or five on the dimensions above,
you should work on re-crafting your work to better align with your
natural strengths and passion. If you scored a three or lower, you
should re-evaluate your decision to pursue your current career. You will
never compete at the highest level if your heart is not in your chosen
profession. You will never reach the top if you cannot fully tap your
most natural strengths.
Now turn your attention to questions two, four, five, seven
and 10. These questions reflect what you do with your natural talent,
interest and passion. People who love their chosen career want advice,
help and coaching to make them better. They look for learning and
training opportunities to advance their knowledge in the field. They
seek new experiences to test and build their skill. Wherever you scored
less than a five in these dimensions you should redouble your effort.
Your momentum will increase as result. And your life will become more
meaningful, gratifying and fun!
Next week I will share with you how to tap your best self to
further increase your momentum.
David J.
Pollay
is a syndicated columnist with North
Star Writers Group, creator and host of “The Happiness Answer™”
television program, an internationally sought-after speaker and seminar
leader, and the author of “Beware of Garbage Trucks!™ - The Law of the
Garbage Truck™.” Mr. Pollay
is the founder and president of TheMomentumProject.com, a
strengths-based training and consulting organization with offices in
Delray Beach, Florida and Washington D.C. Mr. Pollay is also the
associate executive director of the International Positive Psychology
Association (IPPA). Email him at
david@themomentumproject.com.
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David J. Pollay. Distributed by North Star Writers Group. May not be
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