I think what happened is I learned my strengths, but more importantly, I learned to embrace my weaknesses.
I know my own weaknesses as a human being, and as a musician, as a singer and as a woman.
Acting tough is all about developing an attitude and a persona that says, 'Look at how great I am.' But often, that tough exterior is meant to hide self-doubt. Mentally strong people invest more energy into working on their weaknesses rather than trying to cover them up.
Resilient people aren't afraid to admit they have weaknesses. Whether an effective leader acknowledges problems within an organization, or an individual recognizes areas in need of personal growth, resilient people use failure as an opportunity to spot their weaknesses.
I'm learning how strong I am, how resilient I am. I'm learning my weaknesses.
Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.
Women have a huge amount to offer. We're not all one homogenous bunch. We've all got different strengths and weaknesses.
In Australia, we point out a person's weaknesses as a way of saying 'I see you and I accept you'. If you do that with Americans, they instantly take offence.
Japan cannot conquer China with America in her rear, Soviet Russia on her right and England on her left - her most powerful enemies in the South Sea all flanking her. It is this international situation that constitutes one of Japan's great weaknesses.