People tend to hide their weaknesses. It makes sense, no one wants to admit they aren’t good at something. After all, strengths get all the attention. The trophy, the job title, and the reputation always go the people who are strong, capable, and talented. In a competitive world, it’s best to downplay weakness and focus on strengths. Just remember, you can’t be good at everything, and you shouldn’t want to be!
People are a mishmash of strengths and weaknesses. They are great at some things and struggle with others- it’s normal. Some strengths are effortless, and some evolve over time through dedication and effort. Some weaknesses are permanent while others are temporary. Let’s take a look-
Some strengths are effortless- Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s Maybelline was the tagline launched in 2001 for the Maybelline cosmetics company. The facts are some strengths, like beauty, are effortless. You may be blessed with great genetics, intellect, or a natural talent that give you an edge. It may not take much effort for you to benefit from this sort of a strength. Some people are simply born with certain advantages.
Some strengths take time to evolve- Sometimes strength is earned from dedication, practice, and growth over time. A deficit can become an asset if you take action to refine it. Going from novice to master in most things is possible if you continue to focus your attention long enough.
Some weaknesses are permanent- Try as we may, we can’t always overcome a weakness. While it’s good to put effort into overcoming certain weaknesses, there’s no shame realizing and accepting that some weaknesses aren’t going to change. You may never overcome a fear of heights or get control of motion sickness. You may never be able to run a 6-minute mile, but there are many, many things you can do very well.
Some weaknesses are temporary- Sometimes life throws us a curveball and we suffer a weakness for a time. Whether it’s taking time to heal or recover from an illness or injury or putting focused energy on overcoming another type of setback, some weaknesses just take time to conquer. Temporary weaknesses are normal and happen to everyone.
You simply can’t be good at everything and you shouldn’t want to be. It takes time, patience and dedication to cultivate and manage strengths. Trying to be great at everything can spread you too thin and zap energy that otherwise would go to things you already do well. Trying to do too many things can lead to watering down your capabilities and take away the edge you have in specific areas. It can also damage your esteem if you place too much emphasis on what you can’t seem to master.
Focus on what you do well, work to improve the things you can, and make peace with the areas you simply don’t have the time or talent for. You aren’t going to be good at everything, no one is. That’s the beauty of a balanced life.
