I've heard that it's better to leave weaknesses be and instead utilize your stre...

jfk13 · on April 16, 2020

> it's important to identify your weaknesses. Once identified they are no longer weaknesses but areas to work on

As Tevye might say, You're right!

> it's better to leave weaknesses be and instead utilize your strengths

You're right!

> They can't both be right.

You know, you are also right.

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Or maybe this illustrates that overly simplistic "solutions" to the complexities of life are just that... overly simplistic, that is, not solutions.

tonyedgecombe · on April 17, 2020

It depends what they are. Early in my career I was told I was too introverted and I took that on board. Looking back I think should have told those people to fuck off.

That's a lot different from having a shallow understanding of some technology you use or not understanding your employers business that well.

2OEH8eoCRo0 · on April 16, 2020

My opinion is that you can do both. Working on your weaknesses doesn't mean ignore your strengths.