We succeed in enterprises which demand the positive qualities we possess, but we excel in those which can also make use of our defects.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success often comes from leveraging both strengths and weaknesses in different contexts.
- In plain terms
- You succeed by using your strengths and sometimes even your flaws.
- What can you take from it?
- Turn your weaknesses into assets when possible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defect might become a strength?
- How do you use your flaws?
Another view
Some defects remain harmful regardless of context.
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