What If You’re Already Enough?

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Today’s Read

Overview

What’s the big idea here?

Tom Rath flips the script on how we think about growth. Instead of fixing weaknesses, he says, “Double down on what you’re already good at.”

Why?

Because trying to be great at everything is a losing game. Get the book here.

Strengths: What Are They, Really?

Rath defines strengths as consistent, near-perfect performance in a specific area.

But here’s the catch: strengths aren’t just skills you can learn. They’re built on three things:

1. Talent – Your natural abilities (the stuff you’re just good at without trying).

2. Skills – Things you’ve practiced and gotten better at.

3. Knowledge – What you’ve learned along the way.

Example: Let’s say you’re naturally great at connecting with people (talent). If you study communication strategies (knowledge) and practice public speaking (skills), you’ll amplify that strength even more.