You Can’t Be Truly Productive Until You Know This About Yourself

Last week, I had a business consulting session with someone who’s building a new business. He’s passionate, hardworking, and full of ideas.

But like many entrepreneurs, he’s reached that point where doing it all alone is no longer sustainable. He knows he needs help, but he isn’t sure who to bring on board or what kind of help he really needs.

So, I asked him a question that completely shifted our discussion:

He paused for a moment, then smiled. He hadn’t really thought about it that way.

I explained that this was important because whoever he brings in should complement his strengths and fill the gaps in his team, not duplicate what he already does well.

Why Knowing Your Superpower Matters

Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or trying to be more productive, knowing your superpower is a game changer.

Your superpower is the unique combination of skills, traits, and mindset that makes you naturally effective. It’s what you do exceptionally well, often without realizing it.

When you operate from that zone of strength:

• You perform at a higher level with less stress.

• You feel energized instead of drained.

• You stay motivated even when things get tough.

But when you ignore your strengths and try to do everything, productivity drops. You end up working hard but not necessarily creating meaningful results.

That’s why understanding your superpower isn’t just about self-awareness. It’s about focus and leverage.
It helps you direct your energy to what truly matters, while surrounding yourself with people who shine where you don’t.

What Your Superpower Is Not

Your superpower isn’t your job title or technical skill.

You might be a great accountant, engineer, or designer, but those are roles, not your true strengths.

Your real superpower often lies underneath, in the qualities that make you stand out.

For example, imagine a software developer known for creating beautiful, user-friendly designs.
People might say, “You’re such a great developer.” But their real strength could be creativity or a learner’s mindset, not just coding.

That same creativity can be applied anywhere: designing presentations, solving business problems, or building brands.

The technical skill is the vehicle.
The superpower is the engine that drives it.

How to Find Your Superpower (5 Simple Steps)

If you’re unsure what your superpower is, here’s a simple process to help you discover it:

1. Notice what energizes you.
Think about the moments when time seems to fly. What kind of work makes you feel alive, even when it’s challenging?
That’s a clue.

2. Pay attention to feedback.
What do people often praise you for, even when you don’t think it’s a big deal?
Others can often spot your strengths more clearly than you can.

3. Identify your “easy wins.”
What comes naturally to you but seems difficult for others?
We often overlook our gifts because they feel effortless.

4. Look for your success patterns.
Think back to times when you achieved something significant.
What skills or traits were you using? You’ll often see a pattern.

5. Test and apply it.
Once you have a guess, start using that strength intentionally in projects, at work, or even at home.
See how your results, energy, and confidence change.

Your superpower is usually the intersection of what energizes you, what others value in you, and what feels natural but impactful.

The Truth About Productivity

Real productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing more of what matters and less of what drains you.

When you operate from your superpower, you don’t just get things done. You get the right things done, with more ease and joy.

You move from burnout to flow.
From busyness to impact.
From working hard to working smart.

That’s how real growth happens in business and in life.

A Question for You

What’s one thing people often say you’re naturally good at, even when you don’t try that hard?

That might just be your superpower.

PS: I’m hosting a free webinar today on Creativity: How to Turn Challenges into Fuel for Innovation at 5 PM GMT.

If you’d love to learn how to unlock creativity and approach challenges differently, you should definitely join.

Register to join the session.