b"Chapter 2 KNOWING YOURSELF To progress and be happy, it is fundamental to know oneself. Here are some questions to ask yourself. There are many others and during your introspection you will surely add more.Are you a spoiled child? Are you self-centered? Do you know right from wrong? Are you logical? Do you have a critical mind? Are you resourceful? Do you take everything for granted? Are you ready to make the first effort? Do you have a sense of organization? Do you know how to manage priorities? Are you comfortable in teamwork?You have to take a critical look at yourself and recognize that sometimes you canbewrong.Thisskillistheverybasisofcareerdevelopmentpotential, because by knowing our weak points, we are able to find ways to improve.In this quest for ourselves, others can be useful to us. The perspective and opinion of colleagues and clients help to get the facts straight about our work. Annual reviews as well.Do the same comments come up every time? What links can we make between them and what can we deduce?We must be attentive to what the environment tells us. Personal strengths are very important in the intellectual growth of a person. These are the attributes that define us as individuals.Positiveattributescanincludebeinghonest,kind,patient,respectful, motivated, confident, and self-disciplined. While negative attributes can include being dishonest, impulsive, cruel, selfish, and obnoxious.Overall, personal strengths are the personal skills we use to achieve goals. These are also the skills that help us survive. With that in mind, it's easy to see why some people see negative attributes as strengths. However, thesestrengthsrarely lead to positive relationships and high levels of satisfying and lasting success.68Germain Decelles"