Each Working Genius pairing brings out different strengths — some people thrive by starting businesses, others by learning on the job, and others by pursuing degrees. The chart below shows which career routes may feel like the best fit for each pairing. These aren’t rules, just starting points to help you see how your natural talents can guide your next steps.
| Pairing | Best-Fit Route | Why It Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Wonder + Invention | Entrepreneurship | They ask big questions and generate ideas, perfect for starting something new. |
| Wonder + Discernment | College | They love exploring and refining knowledge, strong fit for research/strategy careers that often need degrees. |
| Wonder + Galvanizing | Organic Route | Natural catalysts who explore possibilities and inspire others, shaping opportunities as they go. |
| Wonder + Enablement | Organic Route | Curious explorers who like supporting others while discovering their own best fit. |
| Wonder + Tenacity | Certs + Work | Blend vision with perseverance, thrive when turning possibilities into concrete outcomes. |
| Invention + Discernment | Two-Job Route | They balance creativity with testing what works—can develop passion projects while working practically. |
| Invention + Galvanizing | Entrepreneurship | Idea-driven and inspiring, they rally people around ventures or innovations. |
| Invention + Enablement | Internship / Apprenticeship | Creative yet supportive—like learning in applied, hands-on environments. |
| Invention + Tenacity | Certs + Work | They create and finish, thrive in building concrete things with structured pathways. |
| Discernment + Galvanizing | College | Strong leaders and evaluators—often drawn to strategy, leadership, or communications careers that benefit from degrees. |
| Discernment + Enablement | Internship / Apprenticeship | Trusted supporters who can learn from mentors while adding insight and judgment. |
| Discernment + Tenacity | College | Natural finishers with good judgment—fit for law, medicine, or fields requiring advanced credentials. |
| Galvanizing + Enablement | Internship / Apprenticeship | Motivators and helpers—excel in applied, team-based training environments. |
| Galvanizing + Tenacity | Certs + Work | They drive action and results—great for fields with clear pathways to certification and leadership. |
| Enablement + Tenacity | Internship / Apprenticeship | Supportive finishers—excel at learning by doing and contributing in structured training roles. |