At one point or another, you’ve probably come across the classic interview question, “What’s your greatest weakness?” If your first inclination is to say that you don’t have any, that’s mistake #1. Mistake #2 is responding with only one weakness. Sure, you want to put your best foot forward in an interview, but admitting to … Read more
Everyone has weaknesses. We’re born with them. We grow with them. We lose them, develop them, and lose them all over again. It’s part of the growing experience. So, if you’re trying to pass off your life as one with no weaknesses, you may be having a tough time. It takes time to get to … Read more
If you’re tired of viewing yourself as weak, there’s one cold, hard fact you must acknowledge. Without change and introspection, you’ll never be able to overcome that. It’s about time you disrupt that notion. You are not weak. You can amount to more than this. It starts with these eight steps. 1. Embrace Change Sometimes, … Read more
Weak is defined as liable to break or give way under pressure, easily damaged. In the context of your psyche, your attitude, and your ethos, weak is not a good thing. In most regards, “weak” is not a good thing. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t have any weaknesses at all. Weaknesses are normal; … Read more
So, you decided that you have a weakness (or a few). You’re tired of the weak; you’re ready to bring on the strength. But how? The question is less about how and more about when. There are lots of ways to overcome your weaknesses, but if you don’t start, you’ll never get there. So start … Read more
Think about the word “weak.” We often associate this word with physical strength. A physically weak person may not be able to lift heavy items or work out for extended amounts of time. What about a mentally weak person? A mentally strong person? Living with mental weakness is like living with something holding you back. … Read more
When someone asks you about your weaknesses, what do you say? Do you shy away and pretend like you don’t have any, or do you proudly say they? Several things happen when you learn how to embrace your weaknesses – all of these are good, positive things. It won’t happen overnight, but if you learn … Read more
When you think about the most successful people you know, do you ever think about their weaknesses? In today’s world with social media at an all-time high, we’re always looking at people’s highlight reels. We see smiles in photos and captions about happiness and success. But what about everything else? Your biggest role models have … Read more
Let’s think about the key ingredients of any superhero movie. There’s a superhero, a sidekick, and a bad guy. To have a story, we have to have a conflict between the superhero and the villain. If the good guy didn’t confront the bad guy, we wouldn’t have a story or a saved town. The same … Read more
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” The good news is you’re past step one. You’re already motivated enough to stamp out your weaknesses. The second step is the fun – coming up with the right habits to combat those weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths. We’re focusing on stamping … Read more