Why Do You Hesitate to Engage with Your Strengths?
When I studied law/engineering, I remember all too clearly being asked on the first day, “Why did you decide to study law?” and one student responded, “I chose law because I didn’t get into medicine.” He later mentioned that he just wanted to study something that looked impressive. If he couldn’t get into medicine, law […]
What Is the True Definition of a Strength?
We’re told our strengths are the things we’re good at, while our weaknesses are the things we’re not good at. Seems obvious, right? Well, it turns out to be wrong. It’s not how good you are at an activity that matters. It’s how the activity makes you feel. A strength makes you feel stronger. It’s […]