tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post1168063800767057043..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: What's Your Strength?L. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-65008317917222539792010-11-14T04:32:05.500-05:002010-11-14T04:32:05.500-05:00That is such a great strategy. Tearing up your wea...That is such a great strategy. Tearing up your weaknesses. so you can focus on the strengths.<br />Mine is probably the fact that I am passionate about anything I do.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-83894247750423853072010-11-13T17:11:33.825-05:002010-11-13T17:11:33.825-05:00Hmmm, very provocative post. I'd have to say t...Hmmm, very provocative post. I'd have to say that I'm pretty great at coming up with ideas. The follow through I where I need help. NaNo is good for me in this respect. <br /><br />Also, getting completely lost. Inside my own stories, movies, music-yeah, imagination it where it's at!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91638944637847835332010-11-11T18:27:18.904-05:002010-11-11T18:27:18.904-05:00Hands down...and by far....plotting. My story ele...Hands down...and by far....plotting. My story elements weave together like egyptian tapestry!! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78210861286700008312010-11-11T17:23:36.855-05:002010-11-11T17:23:36.855-05:00I think mine is that, like you, I'm organized....I think mine is that, like you, I'm organized. I do let my office get stacked sometimes, but I inevitably reach a point where I stop everything and straighten it up.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-25725443633506352312010-11-11T11:46:51.320-05:002010-11-11T11:46:51.320-05:00That's a great point - I do need to focus more...That's a great point - I do need to focus more on the postive! I think I'm good at commitment. When I say I'll do something, I do it! :)Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-49490933310921466972010-11-11T10:37:24.150-05:002010-11-11T10:37:24.150-05:00How about this: My greatest strength is also my gr...How about this: My greatest strength is also my greatest weakness.<br /><br />I am OCD. That's Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Some call it ADD, some call it other crap, but the bottom line is that I have a terrier's attitude towards anything I get my teeth wrapped around.<br /><br />I won't let go until whatever I'm chewing is fully, completely, utterly chewed.<br /><br />Just like terrier.<br /><br />I told my doc once, when she was prescribing meds (I've been on-off them, but I'm functional, thank you, just a little loopy sometimes), I said:<br /><br /><i>Doc, this OCD thing is a super-power. Not many people have it, or if they do have it, they have better control over it. It's a laser-focus obsession with ~finishing~ that gets me from conception to completion when most people would give up midway.<br /><br />Like any superpower, I can use it for good or evil. It can destroy me and my relationships, and it has at times, especially where beer is concerned (this is where she shakes the bottle of medications at me).<br /><br />But when used for good, doc, I'm super-human. Maybe not really, but in my mind I am. And lemme tell you, I get shayt done when I have that laser focus.</i><br /><br />Anyway, you get the picture. She laughed and said her own OCD got her through med school and I told her mine kept me out.<br /><br />Your point is beautiful and valid, Diane. Know yourself. Know your strengths, and know too that sometimes what you ~think~ is a weakness can be turned into a great strength.<br /><br />Anything big inside you can be used for good or evil. Remember that.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-31136246789745953282010-11-11T09:36:02.690-05:002010-11-11T09:36:02.690-05:00Persistence. I have no doubt in my mind this is th...Persistence. I have no doubt in my mind this is the single, most driving force that has helped and will eventually get me where I'm going. If you never quit, you've never failed.<br /><br />I have a group of writer friends who all began about when I did with some original writing. 2006. I am by far the most productive, and it's because I just keep at it... I don't wait for some mythical muse to show up; I don't get distracted with Bejeweled Blitz; For three years I just WROTE, and then I added all the editing, publishing pieces to try to figure out that. Definitely persistence.<br /><br />(I love the focus on the positive)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-29320501616394360052010-11-11T09:17:19.638-05:002010-11-11T09:17:19.638-05:00Hey Allyn - always good to hear from you.
Looks l...Hey Allyn - always good to hear from you.<br /><br />Looks like I really sparked something here.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-31211233458965347902010-11-10T23:32:40.742-05:002010-11-10T23:32:40.742-05:00Great post. Loved the shredding the list idea.
I&...Great post. Loved the shredding the list idea.<br /><br />I'm organized, but right now not feeling that way. But that's because I had a marathon speaking run this past week. <br /><br />Will get organized tomorrow! AllynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-46048748544992830532010-11-10T22:37:29.548-05:002010-11-10T22:37:29.548-05:00I'm thinking. I'm thinking. Will come up w...I'm thinking. I'm thinking. Will come up with something.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-90855340295479740122010-11-10T22:04:27.254-05:002010-11-10T22:04:27.254-05:00Great post! Focus on the positive. Focus on one...Great post! Focus on the positive. Focus on one's strength.<br /><br />I'm not organized and I don't make lists.<br /><br />Jemi's empathy may be my strength as well because I most enjoy telling children and adults, when I get a chance, "Yes you can."<br /><br />Monti<br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">NotesAlongTheWay</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78690474411963695642010-11-10T21:20:14.698-05:002010-11-10T21:20:14.698-05:00I did this exact exercise with my students the oth...I did this exact exercise with my students the other day. I think my greatest strength is my empathy. Being a total sap has an upside after all :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-73876254790870298242010-11-10T19:30:48.290-05:002010-11-10T19:30:48.290-05:00GREAT post! I love this kind of positive thinking!...GREAT post! I love this kind of positive thinking! I wish I could rent you for an hour to come organize my office!<br />My greatest strength I think is my experiences. I have lots of stories of adventures to draw from for my writing.TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-68790284069431691892010-11-10T17:18:02.494-05:002010-11-10T17:18:02.494-05:00I think I'm like Shannon. I never give up. I ...I think I'm like Shannon. I never give up. I may feel frustrated when things don't work out the way I want or I get rejections but I keep going.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-55966884144030352852010-11-10T17:12:47.815-05:002010-11-10T17:12:47.815-05:00Oooh - tough question. I guess I'd have to say...Oooh - tough question. I guess I'd have to say determination. I've been at this an awful long time, and I haven't given up yet. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39122829838246226252010-11-10T16:07:16.022-05:002010-11-10T16:07:16.022-05:00Jessica - no, that's good!
Tamara, I used to ...Jessica - no, that's good!<br /><br />Tamara, I used to be terrified to pick up a phone. Now I just deal.<br /><br />Nancy, that one can take you far!<br /><br />Coffee and Laura - let me know how the shredding goes.<br /><br />Yvonne, that is so true.<br /><br />Shannon, it will!<br /><br />Jai, you excel at that!<br /><br />Alex - LOL!<br /><br />Karen, then focus on that instead.<br /><br />Glad this got people to thinking!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32214963234309046582010-11-10T15:25:58.472-05:002010-11-10T15:25:58.472-05:00This is timely, thanks so much! Needed this encour...This is timely, thanks so much! Needed this encouragement today. My strengths - I am fairly organized and...well, need to give this some thought.<br />Thanks again,<br />Karen :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-18872750940903063212010-11-10T14:57:22.815-05:002010-11-10T14:57:22.815-05:00You're right, I do a lot of focusing on the ne...You're right, I do a lot of focusing on the negative but I do have good points. I am a good plotter, for instance.<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-35405820077576474962010-11-10T13:18:18.821-05:002010-11-10T13:18:18.821-05:00TV Watching!TV Watching!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91452487589599512712010-11-10T13:03:08.301-05:002010-11-10T13:03:08.301-05:00My dialogue is my greatest strength, I think. I li...My dialogue is my greatest strength, I think. I like putting two characters together and making them talk and seeing what happens.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-37397422520547971832010-11-10T12:30:29.455-05:002010-11-10T12:30:29.455-05:00Such a valid point. Thanks for the reminder.
I gu...Such a valid point. Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />I guess my greatest strength is that I never give up. No matter how hard something is, or how much I have to work, I just keep going. Hopefully someday it'll pay off. ;)Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-5139523462791222572010-11-10T12:06:12.526-05:002010-11-10T12:06:12.526-05:00My greatest strength is facing anything to do with...My greatest strength is facing anything to do with hopitals and what the outcome is going to be.<br />But at the end of the day one can't worry about you have no control over,<br /><br />Enjoyed you post very much.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91925158229472061152010-11-10T11:56:27.916-05:002010-11-10T11:56:27.916-05:00I'm like you! Organization is my strength.
Gr...I'm like you! Organization is my strength.<br /><br />Great idea writing down weaknesses and shredding it. I'll have to do that!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-28177884573591014552010-11-10T11:43:22.910-05:002010-11-10T11:43:22.910-05:00Oh I'm loving the idea of writing down my weak...Oh I'm loving the idea of writing down my weaknesses and then shredding it! <br /><br />It's definitely time for me to concentrate more on my strengths. The first one that came to mind for me is persistence, though I wish I had yours and was more organized. It would save me a lot of time!<br /><br />JessicaJessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-21562033712565334692010-11-10T11:07:53.566-05:002010-11-10T11:07:53.566-05:00Wow- this is a great post. I think I concentrate o...Wow- this is a great post. I think I concentrate on weaknesses trying to make them better. Instead I need to flaunt my strengths. I think my greatest strength or weakness depending on your pov, is bullheaded tenacity. I'll keep at something until I have either accomplished it or determined that it simply isn't something I can accomplish.<br />Thanks for the thought provoking post!!Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.com