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has worked so well that, today, we have 18 of
them. The inevitable problem? The partners
don't always agree. But when we remind
ourselves that these are the problems we've
freely chosen and are glad to have, it's easier
to take the next step of working through
them.
9. Whatever our strengths are,
they will likely lead straight
into our weaknesses.
Understanding that the things I was good
at were going to lead me directly to what
I wasn't good at was a huge help in reducing my stress. It doesn't mean I don't need
or want to work on my weaknesses. It just
means I appreciate that what I do well has
many upsides as well as downsides, to which
it is inextricably linked.
In my case, I set high standards for
myself and push myself to adhere by them,
which is a good thing. Not shockingly, this
also means that I often lapse into impatience
with others (or myself) when they (or I)
don't deliver, which is not so good. The fact
that I have a quick mind and can think and
speak quickly can be a big plus. But, not surprisingly, sometimes I respond too quickly
and talk over others who weren't quite ready
to hear my thoughts. Similarly, I'm passionate about what we do and what I believe,
which leads, not surprisingly, to a tendency
to overreact if others hold different views.
While understanding this natural
Understanding that,
inevitably, the things
I was good at were
going to lead me
directly to what I
wasn't good at was
a huge help in
reducing my stress.
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