Taking a Hard Look at Myself

Weekness | Strength

Environment Effects

Taco Bell aside, my biggest weakness is that my inner peace gets influenced by peer pressure. If you put me in a basket next to rotten fruits the chance I spoil is high. If I hang out with gym buffs, I will automatically turn into a gym bro. OK, it’s milder than that now. I guess I’m being hard on myself, which is the next on the list :-)

Self-Criticism

I have not entirely yet defeated perfectionism. The lingering effect of being a perfectionist still exerts me with “moderation offers only ordinary.” Well, after three decades of being a tenacious perfectionist, it’s much more benign now. I cleared it up to myself that “perfectionism is nothing but a synonym for procrastination”.

Into Details

I love details. I love paying attention. I believe my best talent is humbly observation, interpretation, and insight synthesis. I am constantly monitoring the landscape and am often able to discern the essentials. I care and code. Side effect: I cannot chill.

Reading and Writing

Next to my mom, I love reading and writing. I know that stories hit me harder than logic. When life gets messy, I either pick up a book with a gripping story or start writing. I survived many challenges by reading a book or hearing people’s stories. It takes a big chunk of my life though.