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The Truth About You by Marcus Buckingham — WisdomDeck honest review

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The Truth About You

by Marcus Buckingham

A short book and film on discovering your strengths through what strengthens you, with a memo pad to track activities. Light and practical.

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you want a quick strengths exercise.

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Strengths are what strengthen you.
Track activities, not labels.
Volunteer your strengths.

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Track 'loved it' and 'loathed it' for one week.

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Strengths, in a week.

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