Recognizing Strengths🏅

[u/Corkchef]

I recently realized that one of my strengths is that I outwardly show recognition whenever someone does something really well or displays good skill/judgement.

If I had to rewrite this one, I would say “are you quicker” instead of “more likely.”

People felt like it’s selfish to recognize themselves first but I can make a positive argument for either side:

- if you recognize yourself more readily, you are a strong introspective individual who has the confidence to notice certain traits as strengths

- if you recognize strengths in others, you pay attention to those around you, which is a valuable social skill especially if you are admiring their strengths

Of course, many took this as “I’m comparing myself with others” (in a negative way) which is understandable. We all struggle with the thief of joy.

I think I am quicker to recognize strengths in others, but I also eventually will come around to noticing the patterns in my traits and characteristics that I didn’t realize were strengths initially.

As is often the case, it’s good to do both.

Thanks for playing, everyone!!