Focus on Strengths!

The prevailing philosophy in the western hemisphere of this planet has always emphasized the idea that "to achieve success, we must improve on our weaknesses".   Think about it.  Every coach, teacher or parent has made it a priority to improve our biggest deficits.  'Strength-Based Approach emphasizes maximizing our strengths in order to achieve better results.  Studies have shown that people feel more confident, self-aware and productive when focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. In turn, this leads to higher task engagement, increased performance and significantly lower rates of quitting.  We all have many strengths and to spend an extraordinary amount of our time focusing on our weaknesses will inevitably cut in to our self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth.   "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden