Essential Question: What Are The Benefits to Ourselves, Or To Those Around Us, In Using Our Skills and Talents?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO OURSELVES, OR TO THOSE AROUND US, IN USING OUR SKILLS AND TALENTS?

Everyone is born with a unique set of skills and talents, though we often spend a lifetime trying to discover just what those skills and talents are.  Part of that struggle of discovery is that we sometimes feel pressure from our parents, friends, and society as a whole to display skills and talents that will translate into strong marks in school or a high-paying job.  Perhaps there is nothing wrong with pursuing the skills and talents that will lead us to “success” in school and work, but is it possible that there are benefits in discovering and using our genuine abilities?  How might our own lives or the lives of others be enhanced when we apply those abilities?  Could it lead to a different kind of success in life?  Take a look at this story about an Albertan named Chis Koch and how using his skills and talents in life helped him overcome his unique challenges.