In school, we have to pass each class. Most people will do well in some and struggle in others. We may learn a lesson that is not a good one to learn – that we aren’t a good student because we have weaknesses, and that we should spend our time fixing them.
But we should not spend our lives trying to fix our weaknesses, but rather develop our strengths. We should get jobs where our strength is valued and grow our talents, and let others fill in for our weaknesses.
Often when someone has very strong talents, they can be quite inept at other things. That’s ok.
Better to develop your strengths than to try to fix your weaknesses in vain forever.
Of course, if our weaknesses are ones that are holding us back, then we should shore them up enough so they don’t hurt us.
What are your strengths? Have you been focusing on them?
(This advice is for individuals. Businesses will rise to the height of their key weaknesses such as sales, marketing, operations, finance, etc. so fixing weaknesses in businesses is important.)
I too am grateful for teachers and coaches. Many of them had a great influence on my life. Shout to see to my parents, sister Julie and Aunt Francis (deceased)who are among the best.