[radix]

The idea behind this thread is to share what you perceive to be some of your strongest and weakest attributes. List as many of either as you like, I'll start:


weaknesses:

- I have the tendency to overanalyze things when the circumstances call for a swift decision
- I'm way too impatient, although this has improved somewhat over time
- I get frustrated too quickly when I don't understand something
- I slip into routines too easily, and have a tendency toward complacency
- I often don't keep my cool when I should and am prone to flying off the handle in the most knee jerk possible manner, although I wouldn't go so far as to call myself impetuous
- I can be overconfident to the point of arrogance, although I fight against this tendency pretty hard, and generally correct myself pretty quickly, it still resurfaces from time to time. I often think too much of myself and overestimate the value of my own opinions
- I am both physically and psychologically prone to addiction
- I dwell on the past too much
- I am not thrifty enough sometimes, and am prone to splurge when I shouldn't
- I am materialistic
- I am often *way* too stubborn, and have difficulty admitting when I'm wrong, although I usually do, grudgingly
- I often miss the "big picture", focusing on the details of a subject too much
- I am not very creative
- I hate reading books
- I am perhaps too close minded

strengths:

- I am for all intents and purposes someone who might be called an eidetiker. I have an extraordinary recall ability
- I am a generous person
- I am a very strong problem solver
- I have a gift for attention to detail (this can be weakness sometimes)
- I am always willing to lend a helping hand to those in distress
- I am an optimist
- I am extremely tenacious when I set my mind to something
- I am a good listener, despite my impatience
- I have a pretty good sense of humor I think, although I suppose that's not up to me to say
- I tend to stay fit

[radix]

inb4 perfect people

[jhv]

radix, you're my best e-friend. no homo.

[BTM]

Cool topic Radix.

Many of my perceived attributes of myself are strengths for the most part, but I can sometimes over-do it to a point of weakness (this characteristic consequently is my first weakness). So instead of dividing into a hard list of strengths and weaknesses I'll just comment on some traits I tend to display.

-Very competitive: good for work, not always perceived well in relationships with friends/family. In relaxed/social I am usually around people more established than me so this may just be a young-guy-not-taken-seriously insecurity that will dwindle over time

-I do not settle or get complacent, again motivation is a good thing in my opinion but I hope this does not lead me to become someone who's never satisfied...for example when I bought my 335 I was like, wow this is an awesome car I've wanted for a few years, I love it, but what's next? And started looking at M5s and 911s...

-I am opinionated/stubborn: unless someone is in an obvious position to objectively tell me why I'm wrong, IE prove it to me, it is literally impossible for me to take someone's opinion over mine, especially when their sources for it are "wisdom" and "the news"

-I take things for granted. I won't lie and pretend I haven't lived a more privileged life than many and while I acknowledge that I'm very fortunate, I can act spoiled at times. Being used to getting what I want is not the worst thing, however, as I don't tolerate a lot of the things young people get stereotyped with, like obviously shitty service in restaurants for example

-Analytical approach to most everything. Hell, I track my Barnes and Noble membership savings and my exercise progress and mileage on my running shoes in Excel. Many may consider this neurotic or dorky but to me it comes pretty naturally, and makes it easy for me to make decisions based on the fact that I actively track certain things quantitatively. In more significant cases, however, this can lead to me losing sight of the bigger picture.

-In heretic terms, I have pretty bad genes. I am not fat though and don't plan on becoming so, but I know this will take some serious commitments to health eventually. So this can be construed as a positive since I am pretty motivated to exercise, but I eat too much meat and drink to much to sustain my current physique I feel. Live while you're young though, right?

-I am vain and detached at times to the point where mild depersonalization has been suggested. Good because I care about my appearance, having nice clothes, etc, but can be neurotic over this at times too. I eat smaller portions for breakfast/lunch so I'm not full and therefore don't perceive others as viewing me as negatively as when I'm full and bloated feeling. Not sure if that makes any sense though

[kyleb350]

Sounds great. You're hired!

[BTM]

Originally Posted by kyleb350

Sounds great. You're hired!

I am pretty good at keeping things on the strength side of the spectrum, but nobody's perfect

[Verbiage]

Weakness = Failure.
Strength = Discipline, diligence, ethics.

[py335]

hmmmm very interesting topic radix! some of my strengths can also be looked at as my weaknesses as BTM said.

i am a VERY caring person and would do anything i can from my part to help someone in need. though sometimes i do feel that i people will try to take minor advantage of that.

try to stay as loyal as i can to my family and my friends and if i feel i have done something wrong and it affected them i will do anything in my power to help try and fix it

if i have a deadline for something, i will always meet it. though i cant say that i dont procrastinate. even if i do, i will still give it all i got

am always respective of other people's things

i always feel that i need to get revenge at someone if they've done something to me. no matter how big or small it may be i always feel like i need to do something that will make me feel that i've gotten them back.

hmmmm and those are the only ones i can think of so far

[XiaoDeeDeee]

• I like to mess around too much = create drama, often at others' expense.
• I try too hard to be disingenuous.
• Although I try not to outright lie whenever possible, I always mislead.
• I take things very personally.
• People don't understand what I write and take it the wrong way if I don't use cheerful emoticons. What's obvious to me is not for others.

All these weaknesses are extinguished when I'm not bored through. So I guess these weaknesses only apply when I'm bored: so my super BIG weakness is boredom

[FStop7]

Strengths - I am pretty great at everything

Weaknesses - I am too dedicated and awesome for my own good

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by FStop7

Strengths - I am pretty great at everything

Weaknesses - I am too dedicated and awesome for my own good

LMAO.

[radix]

Originally Posted by XiaoDeeDeee

• I try too hard to be disingenuous.
  
• People don't understand what I write and take it the wrong way if I don't use cheerful emoticons. What's obvious to me is not for others.

FWIW, I seem to grok your posts pretty well, at least the ones I've read so far. Your disingenuousness is usually pretty obvious to me. I think you're a good addition to the forum. Were you here previously under a different name?

[radix]

Originally Posted by jh valley

radix, you're my best e-friend. no homo.

[XiaoDeeDeee]

Originally Posted by radix

FWIW, I seem to grok your posts pretty well, at least the ones I've read so far. Your disingenuousness is usually pretty obvious to me. I think you're a good addition to the forum.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by radix

Were you here previously under a different name?

You catch on quick; I love it

[FStop7]

Originally Posted by Bavarian III

LMAO.

[lux.sh]

Weakness: I don't like people.

Strength: People love me.

[BillLee]

Weakness:
I'm too nice.

Strength:
I'm patient, maybe too patient.


Wooo, that was a long one.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by lux.sh

Weakness: I don't like people.

Strength: People love me.

I don't like you.

[lux.sh]

Originally Posted by Bavarian III

I don't like you.

damn you are the second one. first one was my ex.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by lux.sh

damn you are the second one. first one was my ex.

Just kidding. I like you.

[Alexander]

Strengths= I'm the fucking man and everyone should know it.

Weaknesses= People are out to get me.

[BTM]

Random suggestion: this is actually a good opportunity to assess yourself as objectively as you can, especially weaknesses. You can't harness something you won't acknowledge.