Figuring Out Your Superpower Will Lead to Success - The Muse

Figuring Out Your Superpower Will Lead to Success - The MuseFiguring Out Your Superpower Will Lead to SuccessIf starting multiple businesses people love is any measure of success for a serial entrepreneur, Tina Roth Eisenberg has got it made. Known as Swiss Miss, she runs a popular design blog, created a company making temporary design tattoos Tattly, and founded Creative Mornings, a breakfast talk series held in 80 cities (and growing) around the world. At a 99U Conference, Eisenberg shared stories from her journey as designer turned creative entrepreneur- and one question that helps keep her going. Its a simple question, but one that she says gives her a lot of focus and clarity If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?Dont worry This isnt another one of those curveball bewerbungsinterview questions. She says that all the most successful people shes met have been able to answer this question immediately John Maeda, who led the MIT Media Lab and Rhode Island School of Design, responded with curiosity. Maria Popova, who curates the popular Brain Pickings blog by reading 12-15 books a week, said doggedness. Eisenbergs own superpower? Enthusiasm. Figuring out your superpower means you know yourself well enough to have a focus, and thats the same competitive advantage that makes you so great at what you do. Its the quality youre most proud of, the one thing that makes you stand out, and what gives you an edge over everyone else. So, if you havent ever considered what your superpower might be, do Having an answer to this question shows that youve thought hard about your best personal qualities, and youll even have something prepared for the Whats your greatest strength? question at your next interview.And if your current answer doesnt sit well with you? Well, theres no better time to think about what you want to be known for and start getting to that next level.