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StrengthsFinder.com Test

I just took took the StrengthsFinder.com test. Here's my top 5. Seems about right.

Futuristic
Inspired by the future and what could be. Inspires others with visions of the future.

Strategic
Creates alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

Relator
Enjoys close relationships with others. Finds deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Woo
Loves the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. Derives satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person.

Communication
Finds it easy to put their thoughts into words. Good conversationalists and presenters.

Heroes: The Iron Nun

When you exercise, time stands still.  

Sister Madonna Buder started running at 47 and did her first Iron Man at age 55.  Now she's done 45 Iron Mans. She's 86 and going strong, and says she "trains religiously." She's the perfect reminder to get out and enjoy your body. 

And if the Iron Nun isn't enough of a kick in the pants for you, there's always 97 year old Charles Eugster, who holds the 200m and 400m sprint world records (for age 95+).  

He can do 50 push ups, and took up bodybuilding at 87 so he could impress the girls, according to this BBC video about Charles.  What a character! "Aging for me has become an enormous pleasure, a delight, a joy!"