
The Weakness of Strength theory encourages us to see people’s weaknesses as the inevitable downside of certain merits that drew us to them, and from which we will benefit at other points (even if none of these benefits are apparent right now). What we’re seeing are not their faults, pure and simple, but rather the shadow side of things that are genuinely good about them. We’re picking up on weaknesses that derive from strengths. . Our Card Game, 'Who Should I Be With?' draws together both the strengths and the weaknesses of various character traits. By showing them as equal opposites, we can build a more realistic picture of the kind of person we'd like to be with. . #theschooloflife #whoshouldibewith #schooloflife #emotionalintelligence #love #advice #relationships

L+R – Able to bring their creativity into form. Strongly mental; they tend to stay up in the head and ignore their felt sense experience. They may be uncomfortable with emotions. Tend to have slender bodies, since both patterns tend to be thin or slender.
Steven Kessler • The 5 Personality Patterns: Your Guide to Understanding Yourself and Others and Developing Emotional Maturity
Maybe you are a Judge. You are cool as a cucumber, and perfect for jobs like surgeon or spy (or anything in which keeping your head is an advantage—like raising teenagers). But with friends and loved ones, you might seem a little too unenthusiastic at times.
Oprah Winfrey • Build the Life You Want
