Strengths Quest: Discover and Develop Your Strengths in Academics, Career, and Beyond

This book and the assessment that come with it have been surprisingly helpful in my personal development. This book is not based on advances in science, and should be taken with a bit of a grain of salt, but the strengths I was said to have and their descriptions seemed to fit exactly what traits I thought/want to have (except they described them even better than I could). As this is an external assessment, the validation that I do indeed display these traits was surprising! As it goes on to list these as strengths, not just traits, and then informs you how to utilize them, I realized that these innate traits of mine could seriously be helpful in numerous situations (professional, emotional, etc)... and once I actually started improving on them and confidently displaying them (as they are strengths, not just traits), my professional growth exponentially accelerated and I became an overall significantly more confident person. I now realize my own abilities and proudly display and make use of them, knowing the power of my own strengths.

This book was used in a college Psych class. The book includes a code for an online assessment of the readers top five strengths and talents. This was life-changing for me. I think every one should take this assessment when they are around junior high age. But, it is good at any age. To know your strongest strengths and talents will help you realize that you have your own combination of ability strengths. Often, we think, because we do things differently or think differently from others, we are lacking, when actually, our strengths and talents are different. When we know what those are, we can work on developing the very strengths we naturally have, already, and become better and better at using our own natural abilities. This can help people direct themselves towards employment in which they will naturally enjoy, appreciate and excel.

I was very excited to order the book at such a low price used.what I didn't know is I needed to order a new book because there is 1 time use code inside the front cover that you will need to access the test which is why I ordered the book.I tried to order a new code but they are only sold in sets of 5 I only need 1.So I am going to order a a book from the Gallup poll just to be sure that it has not been opened.You offer some books that are shrink wrapped being sold as new, how do you know that they are new?Maggie

Strengths quest is unbelievable. I have bought codes for friends, family, and co workers. It is a must for every person that wants to know where they should focus their time and energy. If you are not sure what to do for a living and need some guidance, you must buy this book and take the test. You will be amazed at what you learn about yourself in less than 35 minutes.

I personally enjoyed the book and found it to be a refreshing outlook on the talents from within. Usually when completing assessments such as these there are few if any that truly focus on ones talents. Basically the unique skills and habits in which we as individuals already possess. In Strengths Quest, the authors do so, which makes for not only an interesting read but an interesting perspective on life. My only concern is the way in which some questions are worded in the assessment. But overall, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.

I only needed it for a blow off class that was required. The book arrived in very good shape. As to be expected from a used book. However if your class requires you to use the online codes for the class you will have to order that separately through their online store for about $15 more dollars or you will just have to buy a new book.

This book, the online services and resources that this book will lead you into, will only make you a better all around person. You'll learn and increase your leadership and critical thinking skills will help all areas of your life!

Dear fellow book buyers,This is a great book but the thing is it has a code in it that only allows the book to be used once. If the book is used then you also need to go online somewhere and purchase a code for the book's online tests. It would probably be cheaper and to your benefit to just by the book NEW!! Thanks for reading and God bless you!! I just don't want you to end up in the same boat I was in and have to buy the book twice!!In Jesus' Love,Josh Schneider