ok thanks for reply. it’s really the definition of weaknesses is the key. i suppose an example for me is how i sometimes feel like i want to move from music teaching to making my living performing music, but anytime i do perform i feel very uncomfortable and self-consious. i need to concentrate on the teaching and making the best i can from it.

Yes, that is a superficial example but as Covey mentions in his book First things First, you really have to flesh out what you want and why you want it before you make it a goal. Many people think of that goal their entire life then get there, and realise its not really what they wanted.

Love your blog!!!!

Sara (4 in the burbs in sydney’s northern beaches)

in my original draft of this post, i included a paragraph on dreaming big dreams and shooting for the stars. i hated the idea of discouraging anybody from trying something new or fine-tuning a new skill.

however, during my revisions, i eliminated the paragraph because i thought it took away from the main point i was trying to communicate. instead, i tried to be specific that i was talking about ‘weaknesses’ not ‘undiscovered talents.’ there is a difference.

- Charley