"Success is achieved by developing our strengths,
not by eliminating our weaknesses."
Marilyn von Savant
Have you ever thought about how your weaknesses can eventually become your strengths? I still remember when I threw shot put in high school. I could do the footwork. I tried but my body would not comply. This was a weakness for sure compared to some of the girls spinning around the circle. My strengths? Long strong arms and an explosive follow-through. I used my strengths, made up my own version of the footwork, and placed second in State my senior year.
Why am I telling you this? First, because I have jury duty today so I only have time for a quick post. Second, and more importantly, to tell you do not eliminate your weaknesses!! Find ways to make your strength shine, learn from your weaknesses and keep moving!
HAPPY MONDAY!
13 comments:
I read an interesting article that said working on your weaknesses only makes you mediocre. But fully utilizing your strengths makes you outstanding.
interesting. i'm totally trying to put that into practice and learn from my weaknesses in my testing!
Its all about perspective and I like this one!
Thanks Mel :)
mine is patience. Which sucks during running long distances because I get bored. Really, really bored.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm battling some weaknesses right now. Keep up the good work!
i couldn't agree more. you can turn any weakness into someother strength.
enjoy jury duty. :-/
Great post! Hope Jury Duty goes okay....
MISS YOU!
Thanks for this post. I am more than dealing with weknesses right now, but this shot post offers lots of encouragements.
Couldn't have said it better myself. I've always beleived that if we focus on our strengths and not dwell on our weaknesses then we can be more fullfilled in our daily strife.
On another note, isn't it true that we tend to compare our weaknesses with another's strengths. Not very fair to ourselves.
Thanks for the quote. I'd love to add it to my Fri Fav's if that's okay.
I agree! I have always been a "glass half full" type of person, so focus on the positive, not the destructive. Good luck w/ jury duty.
Love the quote! Thx! - Jenny
Have fun at jury duty :)
In my field, I have to focus on the strengths and needs of my students. I use their strengths to build their needs. That way, it's a win-win. Sometimes, it just takes a while.
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