With the WHAT of Mastery, you bring an insatiable thirst for knowledge, but not at a superficial level. You enjoy exploring the depths and intricacies of a particular subject and you are often viewed as an expert in your subject area.

You find enjoyment in the sheer act of providing a detailed analysis on given subjects. You are fearless when it comes to learning about new subjects or ideas, but often cautious when it comes to expressing your thoughts or feelings. You love to peel back the layers of the onion, always going deeper and looking for subtle differences on any given topic. Short answers to questions are a challenge for you because you know they won’t get to the depth needed for someone to truly understand the subject being discussed.

The biggest challenge facing those with the WHAT of Mastery is a practical one. You have a tendency to want to create a Rolls-Royce or Ferrari when only a Volkswagen is required or requested – meaning you have a tendency to go overboard. Sometimes the depth of information may be uncalled for or even counterproductive to moving forward and you can get bogged down in the details and slow the process.  You are not particularly suited for mundane tasks and you may often get in your own way as you are constantly looking for Innovation and detail. 

The solution to this challenge is to understand that while virtually every task has components that must be completed thoroughly, your challenge is to set a time frame and deliver just what is required without going above and beyond. Although you can delve into the depths and intricacies  of any subject matter, you need to be aware of when that level of depth is actually needed or wanted. If people want detail – give them detail. When they want a summary – give them a summary.  

If you have the WHAT of Mastery, you will do well in relationships in which details are valued. You relish small details and enjoy going deep into areas you consider important. You are fascinated by nuance and the small things that give depth to a subject. You may have systems for gathering information and data, and you know how you like things to be; if others appreciate and encourage these gifts, the relationship will be strong! It is easy for you to be misunderstood; remember that there are so very few of you that mastery is truly a unique gift.

You have a great deal of knowledge to share, as well as the patience to share it. You love spending time with your friends and family when you’re given the chance to show them what you know and have learned.  Although you may consider yourself a beginner at your given subject, the rest of us feel that you know more about it than anyone else we’ve met. 

You make a great team member if the team needs depth and details. If an organization needs complex research, in-depth manuals, or detailed reports you would be great for the job. If they want fast action and results, however, you are probably not the right person, and you may find that you are stressed and unhappy. Most likely you will make a better business owner or solo-preneur than an employee; this way you can set the rules and give yourself enough time to do what you want in the way you want to do it. You don’t like to be rushed, and you want to know as much as you can before making a decision. For you, “fast” is not in the equation.