1.Know your strengths and weakness

• The defeatist mindset is easy and natural: You don't have to do anything and can stay in your current position.
• The growth-driven mindset requires you to admit your shortcomings, and commit to a long-term plan. You may need to extend beyond your comfort zone.

No matter what job you have, your success depends on understanding your shortcomings as well as your strengths.

Without an awareness of where you've got room for growth, it's very difficult to improve your performance. But, too much focus on your weaknesses can mak...

Focusing on your strengths is much easier than keeping your weaknesses in check. But this exactly what you need to do. For example, the smartest person who lacks empathy and humility will seem arrogant and cold.

What to do: If you want to adapt to the real world a...