My greatest strength is my desire to be of use to people. This is a trait that is often mutually beneficial, as I derive personal satisfaction from it and, by definition, it is useful to others. I know this because I can see measurable positive impact on the environments I exist in, and because it is able to be confirmed by people other than myself. It is also useful because it can help motivate me to accomplish things that would otherwise be daunting.
I work best when working on something that is of interest to me outside of for the sake of doing it. Other factors that help me do my best are: relatively quiet workspaces, small group collaborations, not being hungry (seriously, being hungry is so distracting!), and taking breaks periodically. It's also helpful to have resources available for reference in case I hit