Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths
We all have our own personal weaknesses. For some
of us, these weaknesses are caused by the lack of a skill or certain knowledge.
Not knowing how to drive a car or being a bad cook, are certainly weaknesses.
Other weaknesses come down to our personalities. Some people are shy,
overconfident or temperamental. Weaknesses can also be in the form of physical
or mental handicaps such as a learning disability or being restricted to a
wheelchair. Some of our weaknesses are obvious to others and some of our
weaknesses can be kept hidden from plain view. Weaknesses can be minor
inconveniences easily avoided in daily life or they can be major obstructions
requiring us to reorganise our lives to compensate for them.
We all have weaknesses and we try to work on
eliminating them, changing ourselves in order to become better. But change is
difficult. What if instead of trying to eliminate our weaknesses, we embraced
them for what they were? The idea here is simple: Instead of trying to change
your weaknesses, accept them. Don't try to fix them - it's too difficult.
Instead, be sure to leverage your associated strengths. You can look for
colleagues, direct reports, and even supervisors to fill in the gaps where you
are weakest. Don't be afraid to ask people for help — they can add value where
you are at the weakest. However, be sure to embrace your strengths, and build
upon them. After all, your strengths (even those disguised as weaknesses), will
get you far in your career, and in life.
Creator Academy can help you take a realistic look at yourself
and then begin the process of transformation into becoming the person you want
to be. By first changing your mind-set and attitude, you can effectively change
your life and achieve success in everything you set your mind to.
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