“A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system.”

I haven’t met anyone who is perfect yet, have you?

We all have our limitations, one of life’s greatest challenges is accepting those limits.  Frequently we may not want to appear weak, sometimes, personal pride or even a stubborn heart can get in the way.

No matter what your own weaknesses are, there is a way to change your shortcomings and turn them into strengths.

As you find the courage to wake up to your weaknesses, you have to be willing to admit to yourself that you are not infallible, that you have faults, failings and limitations and humbly accept that you are not perfect. In turn, this will lay a foundation for progression.

In many coaching conversations, I have found that when someone shares with me they have a shortcoming, a weakness or a flaw, then that first step of recognition is a giant surge forward, a massive leap of admission and progress is made.

Overcoming shortcomings is possible.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”

It takes time, humility and practice. So, how about you?