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“The reality is that a person who has always struggled with numbers is unlikely to be a great accountant or statistician… This might sound like a heretical point of view for those of us who grew up believing the essential American myth that we could become anything we wanted. it's clear from [our] research that each person has greater potential for success in specific areas, and the key to human development is building on who you already are.”

Tom Rath

As cited in: Marsha Blackburn (2008), Life Equity. p. 30
StrengthsFinder 2.0, 2007

“At its fundamentally flawed core, the aim of almost any learning program is to help us become who we are not… From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to our shortcomings than to our strengths.”

Tom Rath

As cited in: Patrick Hollingworth (2016), The Light and Fast Organisation. p. 156
StrengthsFinder 2.0, 2007

“Overcoming deficits is an essential part of the fabric of our culture. Our books, movies, and folklore are filled with stories of the underdog who beats one-in-a-million odds. And this leads us to celebrate those who triumph over their lack of natural ability even more than we recognize those who capitalize on their innate talents. As a result, millions of people see these heroes as being the epitome of the American Dream and set their sights on conquering major challenges. Unfortunately, this is taking the path of most resistance.”

Tom Rath

StrengthsFinder 2.0, 2007
Source: Tom Rath, "The Fallacy Behind the American Dream," Business Journal, Feb. 8, 2007 (Excerpted from StrengthsFinder 2.0)