Know Thyself

During our last class, we had to list three strengths and two weaknesses during our Hixson introductions. Now, I can go off and list all of my strengths because I’m sort of a narcissist, and I’ve been doing this in many interviews. However, when it comes to listing my weaknesses, my mind goes blank. I am not going to say I am devoid of weaknesses because that would make me sound more arrogant than I actually am. What I am saying is that perhaps I don’t know myself well enough to list my weaknesses. We’ve been taught from birth that weakness is frowned upon. Superman’s weakness is kryptonite; villains use it against him all the time. Perhaps my mind goes blank when it comes to listing weaknesses because this is my way of preventing weakness from overcoming me. I don’t want this knowledge to be used against me in any way. However, I also know that understanding your weaknesses makes you a better person. I cannot advance further in life if I do not know what is keeping me back. So, I have set a new goal. It is a SMART goal of sorts. I want to, in the next month, identify at least five of my weaknesses and work to improve upon them.

Also, in class this week, we will be discussing MBTI again. Every time we discuss this, I end up learning something new about myself. I am an INTJ personality type which I feel describes me pretty well. I am interested in seeing if any other peer mentors fit this personality type. I am doubtful as first impressions seem to indicate that many seem to be E types, but I’m sure this impression will be shattered when Debra talks more about it on Wednesday. 

Anyway, here is a video about Spiderman. He kind of already knows his strengths and weaknesses.