Optimizing Your Worth

I was reading Wes Moss' new book "Starting From Scratch" today and I learned some novel ideas about entrepreneurship.

One of the steps to become an entrepreneurial success, according to Moss, is to "harness what you have." It's important, he explains, to "identify your skills."

This is very true.

But I'd like to expand more on this idea. I'd say that to succeed in life, you need to optimize your worth.

What does it really take to optimize what you have?

First, know and understand your emotional patterns especially their corresponding triggers and how you handle them. What's making you angry and how do you control yourself? How do you resolve conflict? What's the effective way to reduce your fear and anxiety?

Second, understand others and learn to get along. Trying to change others can only cause a lot of headaches.

Third, recognize and focus on your strengths. What talents, skills, and interests do you have? Do you like public speaking, writing, inventing, or coaching?

Fourth, know and correct your weaknesses. Everyone has some weaknesses and shortcomings. It's up to you to identify them. Ask for help and advice. Be proactive in asking for feedback.

Fifth, celebrate what you have constantly. If you don't, no one else will. The grass is not always greener on the other side.

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