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This book comes with an access code for a highly researched test created by Gallup. Aside from the uplifting 30-page intro that delves into why society is stupid for focusing on fixing people's weaknesses as opposed to building their strengths, the book itself is completely useless without the test. It in fact copies verbatim the "Applications" for each strength theme given in the test report. I feel the book could have been better utilized as an extra resource in conjunction with the test and the website. You can just buy an access code for $10 which will allow you take the test, though it doesn't give you access to all of the resources on the website like the book does. I haven't used the website yet and cannot give an adequate review.
HOWEVER, the test and its report are incredibly eye-opening and helpful. I honestly think everyone should take it. I thought I knew my strengths. But with this I learned that personality quirks (some of which I even find annoying in myself) can actually be considered "talents" and strengths to be utilized and shared with others. It helped me solidify my goals and objectives to better suit my talents and build upon them.
Unfortunately, the book had nothing to do with that.
Also, it bums me out that the access code to the test is good for one use only. Books are meant to be shared and, as stated previously, you can't learn much about yourself from the book alone. I get that they need to make money (and I believe the test is worth it), but it's ridiculous that a family would need to buy several copies of a pointless book just to have equal access to the resources it describes.
HOWEVER, the test and its report are incredibly eye-opening and helpful. I honestly think everyone should take it. I thought I knew my strengths. But with this I learned that personality quirks (some of which I even find annoying in myself) can actually be considered "talents" and strengths to be utilized and shared with others. It helped me solidify my goals and objectives to better suit my talents and build upon them.
Unfortunately, the book had nothing to do with that.
Also, it bums me out that the access code to the test is good for one use only. Books are meant to be shared and, as stated previously, you can't learn much about yourself from the book alone. I get that they need to make money (and I believe the test is worth it), but it's ridiculous that a family would need to buy several copies of a pointless book just to have equal access to the resources it describes.