Summary:
The article Freak Factor is basically about discovering your strengths and weaknesses. It talks about how there are three basic options for self-improvement, which include, fixing weaknesses, building strengths and doing both. It is important to realize that an individual’s weaknesses are clues to their strengths. Everyone has weaknesses ad we all have unique characteristics. Having unique characteristics does not mean something is wrong with that individual. People do not need to fix their weaknesses because it can be painful and distract us from other things, but they can build on their strengths because it can be enjoyable and it will make up for their weaknesses. It is important to let people be who they are and do not try and change them.
Critique:
The first question he asks is “What’s your problem?” He talks about discovering your weaknesses and how every job interview includes this question. He also talks about how an individual’s family always knows their flaws and people are always criticizing others for it. This makes people think there is something wrong with them, when in reality, there is not. He also talks about the three basic options for self-improvement. They are fixing weaknesses, building on strengths, and doing both. I believe that these suggestions are valid for overcoming one’s weaknesses. It is important to recognize one’s weaknesses because they help to build on their strengths. This also relates to me because when I have been writing these blog assignments this quarter I have realized along the way that I have many weaknesses. I am not a very good drawer, so anytime I have to draw something, I am constantly telling myself how bad of a drawer I am and how it is one of my major weaknesses. I always feel like I have to overcome my weaknesses, but I realize that it is not an easy thing to do. I just have to accept the fact that it is one of my weaknesses. I think it will be pointless for me to try and overcome this weakness because I do not particularly like to draw and I am not seeking a job that involves drawing. I believe this makes me better rounded because I recognize both my strengths and weaknesses.
The second question that he asks is “What’s my problem?” In this section he talks about all of his own weaknesses. These include weaknesses he believes he has and weaknesses that his family recognizes in him. When reading the list, it made me think of all of the weaknesses I have and made me wonder what my weaknesses my family would link to myself. It is important to realize the fact that he is still successful even though he possesses so many weaknesses. He also points out that he did not overcome his weaknesses and instead realized that his flaws were clues to his strengths. It is important to recognize this, because once you do, you can be whoever you want to be. I will bring up my drawing example again because I think it fits very well with this idea. I realize that one of my weaknesses is drawing. Because I realize this is a weakness, I believe that my drawing have become much better overtime. I used to always be worried that my pictures looked terrible. When I realized this was one of my weaknesses, I no longer cared if my drawings turned out poorly because what mattered was that I tried very hard. Another one of my weaknesses is that I get distracted easily. I have realized that it is very hard for me to work on this weakness, so I try not to.
The third suggestion that the author mentions is “Flawless: There is Nothing Wrong with you.” I believe this is the most important suggestion that he brings up. It is so important to realize that just because you have so many flaws and weaknesses does not mean that there is something wrong with you. Everyone has many flaws and weaknesses and they cannot help them. We all have negative and positive characteristics, and they make us who we are. These positive and negative features that we possess come in pairs that cannot be separated. He gives a chart of examples of pairs of unique features we possess. For example, you can be extremely creative but very unorganized. You can be dedicated but stubborn or adventurous but irresponsible. We have these strengths and weaknesses that go together and if we try to eliminate our weaknesses, then we are doomed to fail. We need both of the features because each has advantages and disadvantages. He also talks about how our weaknesses can sometimes be considered strength and that we need to embrace it and celebrate instead of avoiding it. One of the pairs listed in the chart that relates to me the most would have to be that I am organized but inflexible. When it comes to organization, I am the most organized out of my friends and family members, but I seem to be very inflexible. I want things to go as planned and do not want to have to change things around. This will affect my life in the future because I will always keep my workplace and my things organized, but I will have to adjust to people making changes at the last minute. Even though this is not a particularly good weakness to have, I am just going to have to embrace it.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
Over the course of this quarter, I have found that I have many weaknesses and strengths when it comes to the creative process in this class. My weaknesses are that I am a terrible drawer, I procrastinate, and I a perfectionist. My strengths would be that I am organized, I am creative, and I work hard. During this quarter we have been assigned many different projects where we have to draw many pictures. I was assigned to draw a villain and I had to re-draw the pictures because I kept thinking they looked horrible. I also had to storyboard a scene of my choice for one of my blog assignments and I also had to re-draw my pictures many times because I did not like how they turned out. Another one of my weaknesses is that I procrastinate. This became a problem when it came to my blog assignments because I would be stuck writing three blogs in one day and it would make me feel stressed. It was also a problem when it came to my creative projects because I would wait to the last minute and feel like I had to rush to get my projects done. Luckily, having a partner for most of the projects helped me to stay on task. Another weakness that I have would be that I am a perfectionist. Because of this I found that I took much more time on my projects than most people because I didn’t think it was good enough. This is also why I was re-drawing my pictures so many times. One of my strengths would definitely be that I am very organized. I would also consider myself to be creative. I am always thinking of new and creative ideas and try to make my projects as creative as possible. Another strength would be that I work very hard. I spend a lot of time on my projects and blog assignments and it usually pays off.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
Over the course of this quarter, I have found that I have many weaknesses and strengths when it comes to the creative process in this class. My weaknesses are that I am a terrible drawer, I procrastinate, and I a perfectionist. My strengths would be that I am organized, I am creative, and I work hard. During this quarter we have been assigned many different projects where we have to draw many pictures. I was assigned to draw a villain and I had to re-draw the pictures because I kept thinking they looked horrible. I also had to storyboard a scene of my choice for one of my blog assignments and I also had to re-draw my pictures many times because I did not like how they turned out. Another one of my weaknesses is that I procrastinate. This became a problem when it came to my blog assignments because I would be stuck writing three blogs in one day and it would make me feel stressed. It was also a problem when it came to my creative projects because I would wait to the last minute and feel like I had to rush to get my projects done. Luckily, having a partner for most of the projects helped me to stay on task. Another weakness that I have would be that I am a perfectionist. Because of this I found that I took much more time on my projects than most people because I didn’t think it was good enough. This is also why I was re-drawing my pictures so many times. One of my strengths would definitely be that I am very organized. I would also consider myself to be creative. I am always thinking of new and creative ideas and try to make my projects as creative as possible. Another strength would be that I work very hard. I spend a lot of time on my projects and blog assignments and it usually pays off.
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