January 7, 2006
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Right around new year's day, I said here on the 'blog that 2006 would be the year to play to my strengths.
I have a list of what I think those strengths are, but I don't feel like revealing it. Instead, I'm interested in the notion of how people get stratified into thinking that they're doing the right thing. As in: You think that Attribute X is a strength, but it's actually working against you. You're pushing this attribute but no one's recieving.
People move to Hollywood to become stars. People try things based on their dreams. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but the message is that you're still supposed to try.
And I can agree with that. I think that part of being an integrated person is to at least try such a stunt, because regret is worse than defeat. I'm not moving to Hollywood, but I have plans.
Basically, the equation works out to risk versus organizational skills. What I want to do demands that I be organized, and not just a little bit but a whole hell of a lot. I'm not bad at coming up with organizational schemes, but I'm horrible at implementing them. Thus: Organization is not a strength, and it's not a strength I can play to. But I have to play organization to my other strengths if I want it to work.
And getting back to Attribute X: I can push my own version of this, but no one will receive, unless I'm organized. Organization is the magic elixir that will make it work.
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Putting together a list of strengths suggests some inclination to organization. You're right Homer, execution is more important than planning, and it's always a conscious act.
"Follow Through"
still trying to figure out what my strengths are, playing to my desires in the meantime.
I think that is a common thread for us all...
I don't mean to get all Buddhist and junk, but I don't think desires matter that much. I think there are things you have to do, and things you want to do, and if you can match those up then you're golden. But you have to do the things you have to do, whereas what you want is optional.
I'm looking for success at something. I don't have to want it, but I need to succeed at it. Playing to the strengths helps ensure this. My specific goals mean I need to organize so the strengths can come out and kick ass.
Are you going to become a race car driver...hey it was worth a guess..if you're going to be all esoteric with us. ^^
Oh, and thanks for the FYI, you're such a clever boy.
Perhaps it's all hormonally triggered. I'm sure I have plans as well. They are not nearly as important as once they were in life. No, that's not right. They are as important, but in a different way. A more relaxed way. I'm not as driven as I once was. That's it.
if i can ask...what is it you're trying to do?
-dan
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