Instead of trying to be great at everything, I’ve been developing my strengths.
I am a social person.
I am going to events and pursuing real and genuine relationships with industry leaders and innovators.
I am reading books such as “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and “Never Eat Alone”.
I am pushing myself out of my comfort zone and leaning into new ideas.
What’s happening?
I am discovering emerging trends in the cybersecurity space by listening to and connecting with others in the industry.
I am inspired to create new solutions in addition to retaining lessons of the past.
I’m happier than I have been in years. I’m working more but I am more energized than ever. I am grateful for the knowledge I continue to gain from these experiences.
Keith Ferrazzi hit the nail on the head:
“The trick is not to work obsessively on the skills and talents you lack, but to focus and cultivate your strengths so that your weaknesses matter less. I’d apply the 80/20 rule, in that you should spend some time getting better at your weaknesses but really focus on building your strengths” – Never Eat Alone