Are you identifying and playing to your strengths while delegating or outsourcing tasks that align with your weaknesses? 

In this episode Carl discusses the importance of playing to your strengths rather than trying to force yourself into areas you are weak at. He uses the analogy of being a fish (excelling at swimming but failing at climbing a tree) versus being a cat (struggling with swimming but excelling at climbing a tree). 

Stop trying to be a "fish'' if we are naturally more of a "cat.” He suggested leveraging tools like voice-to-text on phones or AI tools like ChatGPT's voice mode to dictate content rather than writing it out. The key is identifying your natural strengths and weaknesses, doubling down on the strengths, and finding ways to delegate or outsource the areas you struggle with.

While there are times you may need to push yourself out of your comfort zone for personal growth, Carl cautions against constantly trying to improve major weaknesses. Instead, focus on honing and maximising the skills you're already talented at. Surround yourself with team members who complement your weaknesses so you can lean into your core strengths. Trying to force yourself to be something you're not may only lead to frustration.

Personal growth often requires stepping outside of your comfort zone. However, continually attempting to improve upon significant weaknesses could also be leading to unnecessary pressure . Instead try focusing your energy on refining and maximising the skills and talents that come naturally to you. To create a well-rounded team, surround yourself with individuals whose strengths complement your weaknesses, allowing you to fully embrace and leverage your core competencies. Attempting to force yourself into a role that doesn't align with your inherent abilities may ultimately lead to frustration and suboptimal performance.