On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Ray Dalio ON: How To Discover Your Key Strengths & Make Better Decisions About Your Career

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Jan 18, 2021
Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates and author of Principles, shares his insights on leveraging personal strengths for career success. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your unique traits through self-assessment tools. Dalio discusses how personality tests can shape career paths and enhance teamwork. He highlights the balance between creativity and analytical thinking as pivotal for achieving goals. Additionally, he explores the significance of embracing weaknesses and fostering a curious mindset for personal growth.
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ANECDOTE

First Personality Test Experience

  • Ray Dalio first used the Myers-Briggs test 20-25 years ago with his top 150 managers.
  • This experience revealed surprising differences in thinking styles and sparked valuable conversations about individual strengths and weaknesses.
INSIGHT

Value of Personality Tests

  • Understanding personality differences improves team dynamics and reduces frustration.
  • People excel in different roles based on their thinking styles, and appreciating these differences leads to better collaboration.
ADVICE

Approaching Test Questions

  • Approach personality test questions naturally and relax.
  • Don't overthink; answer honestly, as there are multiple questions targeting similar traits for accurate triangulation.
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