StrengthsFinder Top 5

Do you ever wish that you had a different strength? Do you think that the X-Men sit around and ask each other, "If you could have one super-hero power, what would it be?" and no one is happy with what they've got? (By the way, mine would be telekinesis).

I recently took a StrengthsFinder test, and here are my top 5:

1. Strategic: People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

2. Ideation: People who are especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

3. Intellection: People who are especially talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

4. Futuristic: People who are especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.

5. Learner: People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

So, while all of these are true, I secretly hoped for something with a little more "oomph." Something that said, "You are an engaging, creative person that others love to be around." I know this isn't the case, but it still would've been a fun surprise.

The rest of the team is going to be taking this as well. It's a really cool way to understand more about how God's wired you. (By the way, you can save a couple of bucks if you buy the book on Amazon.com).

So, while we're dreaming about things we aren't, if you could have any super-hero strength, what would it be?