Embracing the Awkward. Joshua Rodriguez

about how they got to where they want to be. Do they highlight their best physical qualities? Are they putting themselves into situations where they can get more attention or get noticed? Having that sense of awareness can help you better understand someone else, even if you don’t intend on doing the same things they have done to get to the level where they are.

      And that’s another important thing to keep in mind: just because someone has a method for putting their strengths front and center doesn’t mean that you have to follow the same exact path. More often than not, the finish line that we’re all looking to cross leads to many different ways of celebrating. So while you may aspire to have the same treatment or opportunities as someone else, it will always take a different shape for you when you get there. How then should you go about finding what your natural strengths are compared to what you want to build and work on?