To Sharpen Your Strengths, Embrace Weaknesses!

It's impossible to be perfect because we all have weaknesses.

It's up to you whether or not you choose to use your shortcomings as an excuse or as a slingshot for success.

Let me share a story with you.

Basketball player Muggsy Bogues was the “world's shortest professional athlete.”

Considering his short stature (only five feet three inches), he had no right to think he could make an NBA roster. Right?

Wrong!

It didn't matter to Muggsy.

He was a big fan of the sport.

In addition, he had a few compensatory abilities.

The fastest player on the court

Muggsy used his quickness to have the upper hand on opponents.

He was fourth in the league in assists and tenth in steals due to his speed. He was athletic, with a 44-inch leap — nearly four feet high.

Muggsy was the NBA's best long-jumper. Despite everyone telling Muggsy he'd never make the high school varsity squad, he did and went on to dominate the contest.

Determination to play

Despite everyone saying he couldn't play college basketball, Muggsy ended up playing for Wake Forest's Division I team.

Everyone said Muggsy would never make it to the NBA, but in 1987, the Washington Bullets selected him in the first round of the draught.

A few years after this, he ended up being traded by his coach to the Charlotte Hornets because of his lack of success in the league.

At Charlotte, Muggsy was a huge hit.

An Unwavering Work Ethic

Muggsy would put in eight hours a day on his shooting, dribbling, and passing.

As a child, he would even practice dribbling while taking the trash out.

With a laser-like focus, Muggsy analyzed the game and the habits of each individual player, noting their positive and negative traits.

He had an incredible basketball IQ.

Many of the NBA players Muggsy faced were larger and stronger than he was. Despite this, Muggsy remained fearless.

It didn't seem to deter Muggsy, though.

He even memorably snatched the ball from Michael Jordan during a playoff game.

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The pursuit of success should not be hindered because of one's shortcomings.

Don't use your flaws, weaknesses, or deficiencies as an excuse.

Instead, make the most of your shortcomings and utilize them as a springboard to help you succeed despite all the obstacles.

To show your best qualities, embrace your weaknesses.

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If my letter has motivated you even the slightest, then reply to me with “one” strength you are/will be working on.

Thank you again. See you soon!

Lots of Love,

Darshak

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