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The Strengths That Show Up As Weaknesses
Basecamp CEO Jason Fried explains how individuals with extreme swings in their positives and negatives are the ones who end up changing things, even though most sane people wouldn't put themselves in such situations. He also discusses the need to let go of employees who don't exhibit their strengths in their current roles.
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In this episode, the guest reflects on the importance of strengths in succeeding and failing, based on personal experiences and observations, and highlights the common traits of people who change things in significant ways.
3:18:06 - 3:21:28 (03:21)
Summary
In this episode, the guest reflects on the importance of strengths in succeeding and failing, based on personal experiences and observations, and highlights the common traits of people who change things in significant ways.
ChapterThe Strengths That Show Up As Weaknesses
Episode#195: David Heinemeier Hansson: The Power of Being Outspoken
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The positives and negatives of strengths are like a swinging pendulum and one must be aware and choose to be responsible to strike a balance.
3:21:28 - 3:24:06 (02:37)
Summary
The positives and negatives of strengths are like a swinging pendulum and one must be aware and choose to be responsible to strike a balance. Tools such as stoicism can be helpful in achieving the benefits of one's strengths without suffering the negatives.