Leverage your strengths

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...

We can only develop new strengths by addressing our weaknesses, so if you want to acquire skills you don’t have, or develop new expertise, you will inevitably have to focus on what you don’t know rather than what you do know. 

• Start by taking a class or reading online tutorials. 
• Think about the constructive criticism you've received.
• Develop related skills. Learn something that will make you better at your core strength, taking into consideration your long-term plans.
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