Comments on: Focus On Your Strengths http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/ Simple Tips To Enjoy Life Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:52:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Secrets of the Perpetually Unhappy | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-3058 Secrets of the Perpetually Unhappy | Serene Journey Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:21:39 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-3058 [...] to remain stuck in your rut and never expose yourself to new opportunities or experiences. Cure: Focus on your strengths. Yes, it’s good to be aware of what you’re not particularly good at. Personal growth [...] [...] to remain stuck in your rut and never expose yourself to new opportunities or experiences. Cure: Focus on your strengths. Yes, it’s good to be aware of what you’re not particularly good at. Personal growth [...]

]]> By: Isn’t It Sad | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-2181 Isn’t It Sad | Serene Journey Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:04:32 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-2181 [...] Focus On Your Strengths [...] [...] Focus On Your Strengths [...]

]]> By: Should Personal Development Come With A Warning Label? | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-1432 Should Personal Development Come With A Warning Label? | Serene Journey Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:10:09 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-1432 [...] to be aware of your “weaknesses” or aspects of yourself that you would like to improve, I think it’s equally as important to remind yourself of what you are great at and celebrate it [...] [...] to be aware of your “weaknesses” or aspects of yourself that you would like to improve, I think it’s equally as important to remind yourself of what you are great at and celebrate it [...]

]]> By: How To Choose Goals And Ensure Success | Serene Journey http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-1001 How To Choose Goals And Ensure Success | Serene Journey Wed, 27 May 2009 10:16:34 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-1001 [...] Focus On Your Strengths [...] [...] Focus On Your Strengths [...]

]]> By: Ian | Quantum Learning http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-989 Ian | Quantum Learning Sat, 23 May 2009 08:13:26 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-989 Oh yes! I think if you look at any world class performer (in any field - sport, art, business etc.) then you'll probably find that they really focus only on their talents and strengths. I'm not one myself (yet) but I guess they spend minimal time working with their weaknesses, and then only when they're interfering with their talents and strengths. <abbr><em>Ian | Quantum Learning’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.quantumlearning.pl/shortest-post-ever" rel="nofollow">Shortest post ever</a></abbr></em> Oh yes!

I think if you look at any world class performer (in any field – sport, art, business etc.) then you’ll probably find that they really focus only on their talents and strengths.

I’m not one myself (yet) but I guess they spend minimal time working with their weaknesses, and then only when they’re interfering with their talents and strengths.

Ian | Quantum Learning’s last blog post..Shortest post ever

]]> By: Lisis | Quest For Balance http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-985 Lisis | Quest For Balance Fri, 22 May 2009 13:09:58 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-985 You know, this reminds me of how the education systems are designed to try to make everyone equally good at all sorts of things: math, writing, art, P.E., science... etc. How many grown-ups do we know that are good at ALL of these (not many). I think we should start focusing on finding and cultivating individual strengths early on, so no one has to feel "not good enough" in areas that don't come naturally to them. Besides, when we are young we have tons of passion and no awareness of possible obstacles. We really CAN achieve anything if we focus on our strengths! BTW, I LOVE your new design, banner, and default gravatar. Beautiful. The sky blue is super soothing. :) <abbr><em>Lisis | Quest For Balance’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/05/22/fellowship-fridays-there-is-a-reason-for-everything/" rel="nofollow">Fellowship Fridays: There Is A Reason For Everything</a></abbr></em> You know, this reminds me of how the education systems are designed to try to make everyone equally good at all sorts of things: math, writing, art, P.E., science… etc. How many grown-ups do we know that are good at ALL of these (not many).

I think we should start focusing on finding and cultivating individual strengths early on, so no one has to feel “not good enough” in areas that don’t come naturally to them. Besides, when we are young we have tons of passion and no awareness of possible obstacles. We really CAN achieve anything if we focus on our strengths!

BTW, I LOVE your new design, banner, and default gravatar. Beautiful. The sky blue is super soothing. :)

Lisis | Quest For Balance’s last blog post..Fellowship Fridays: There Is A Reason For Everything

]]> By: Mary http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-982 Mary Fri, 22 May 2009 02:37:18 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-982 Wouldn't it be lovely if all companies started focusing on their employees strengths, Sherri! Great article! Wouldn’t it be lovely if all companies started focusing on their employees strengths, Sherri!

Great article!

]]> By: David Cain http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-980 David Cain Thu, 21 May 2009 16:50:21 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-980 <blockquote>Take a minute and look at what you are currently working on in your life. Do the activities you are spending the most time on align with your strengths? Are they things you enjoy doing? Are they resulting in happiness for you? </blockquote> Finally, yes. I used to just find ways to pass the time, now I spend my time getting better at things I love doing, even if my skill level isn't very high yet. Big diff, when it comes to happiness levels. <abbr><em>David Cain’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Raptitudecom/~3/smFyGGzwPFg/" rel="nofollow">3 Extraordinary Bloggers Doing 3 Extraordinary Things Right Now</a></abbr></em>

Take a minute and look at what you are currently working on in your life. Do the activities you are spending the most time on align with your strengths? Are they things you enjoy doing? Are they resulting in happiness for you?

Finally, yes. I used to just find ways to pass the time, now I spend my time getting better at things I love doing, even if my skill level isn’t very high yet. Big diff, when it comes to happiness levels.

David Cain’s last blog post..3 Extraordinary Bloggers Doing 3 Extraordinary Things Right Now

]]> By: ann elise http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-979 ann elise Thu, 21 May 2009 10:04:11 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-979 What a good point - we really DO focus a lot on our weaknesses. In the bigger picture, that's not a bad thing. But wouldn't it be refreshing to pat ourslves on the back for what we do well, and invest some time in continuing to excel? Thank you for the paradigm shift. <abbr><em>ann elise’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/annelisemitchell/~3/J_KJMTSYMkY/" rel="nofollow">need a good laugh? read these…</a></abbr></em> What a good point – we really DO focus a lot on our weaknesses. In the bigger picture, that’s not a bad thing. But wouldn’t it be refreshing to pat ourslves on the back for what we do well, and invest some time in continuing to excel? Thank you for the paradigm shift.

ann elise’s last blog post..need a good laugh? read these…

]]> By: Daphne @ Joyful Days http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/05/focus-on-your-strengths/#comment-978 Daphne @ Joyful Days Thu, 21 May 2009 01:55:35 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=1674#comment-978 Hi Sherri, I like what you said about those interview questions. I mean, come on! What a waste of everyone's time to pretend to honestly admit your weaknesses, as you point out. I wasn't aware that much of the personal development sector focused on weaknesses. I think that many people struggle to discover their strengths, and thus find their purpose. Interesting point for me to ponder. Thanks! <abbr><em>Daphne @ Joyful Days’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JoyfulDays/~3/c_Wqw7DeSgM/" rel="nofollow">Emptiness</a></abbr></em> Hi Sherri,

I like what you said about those interview questions. I mean, come on! What a waste of everyone’s time to pretend to honestly admit your weaknesses, as you point out.

I wasn’t aware that much of the personal development sector focused on weaknesses. I think that many people struggle to discover their strengths, and thus find their purpose. Interesting point for me to ponder. Thanks!

Daphne @ Joyful Days’s last blog post..Emptiness

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