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The most important skill for 21st-Century success, in all areas of life, is knowing yourself and others. Going beyond surface-level understanding allows you to know how you work best and what makes you tick. But then how do you communicate your needs to others? It all starts by knowing yourself, right where you are at this moment, what you want and how best to get there. This can be overwhelming and challenging if you try to do all the work without guidance.

Some people are resistant to personality tests because they believe they have a strong enough sense of themselves and want to jump right into the personal development work with gurus such as Tony Robbins and Vishen Lakhiani. But you will see that the personal development journey can be an exciting rollercoaster with many ups and downs. Therefore, it´s important to truly understand who you are and what drives you before taking the next step.

It may be the central irony of our technologically advanced, connected digital age that many people report not feeling sufficiently connected, in the traditional sense, with other people. Why would you even want to leave the house? Tinder finds you a perfect romantic match. Skype connects you with your friends around the globe. And Instagram shares your friends' vacation experiences. The value of solid relationships can’t be overestimated. Strong relationships mean meaning, community, and influence.