Core Concepts
Discovering your unique Sparketype, the essential nature of the work that makes you come alive, is the key to finding fulfilling and meaningful work.
Abstract
The author, Caleb Kibet, is a curious person who often acquires deep interests in various topics, only to move on to the next one quickly. This pattern of behavior led him to discover the concept of "Sparketypes" - unique imprints for the work that makes one come alive.
Through an assessment, the author learned that his Primary Sparketype is "The Maven", his Shadow Sparketype is "The Scientist", and his Anti Sparketype is "The Performer". As a Maven, he is driven by the joy of learning and knowing something as fully and deeply as possible. His Scientist shadow means he is also driven by the pursuit of answers to burning questions and the solution to significant problems, though this is often in service of his primary Sparketype.
The author's career as a scientist aligns perfectly with his Sparketype, as it allows him to seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge. He encourages the reader to find their own Sparketype, as it is the key to discovering the work that makes them come alive.
The article also highlights the "Good Life Project" podcast, where the host, Jonathan Fields, often asks guests about what comes up when they reflect on living a good life. For the author, his job, which aligns with his Sparketype, is what makes him come alive.
Stats
There are about 40 feline species, with the majority having sub-species.
Quotes
"Your Primary Sparketype reveals the essential nature or "driver" of the work you're here to do (whether it's the work you get paid to do, or not) while Your Shadow Sparketype most often reveals the work that you may well enjoy and have developed a high level of skill around. The Anti Sparketype is the type of effort or work that comes least easily to you, is the heaviest lift, feels like it takes the most effort even if, objectively, it's not that hard, and requires the greatest amount of recovery for you."