Limitations come in many forms. Some we are born with and some we acquire along the way. Some are imposed by others and some we impose on ourselves.
Each time you add another limitation—mention something you can’t do, indicate a reason why your dream won’t come true, or sigh that failure is predictable—you may stifle your creativity and define your life's path.
Although a negative comment may appear insignificant on its own, when added to the others, it may become“the straw that broke the camel's back.” Suddenly, activities you could always do become incredibly difficult. How can we discover the sources of our hidden limitations and eliminate them?
1.Learn to recognize how you limit yourself. If you choose to focus only on your strengths and deny your weaknesses, this may hinder more than help you. Learn instead about the reasons behind your sense of weakness. How do your beliefs hold you back? As you realize why you benefit from all your skills and qualities, this will assist you to rise above your self-imposed limitations.
2. Ask people for input. What you perceive as your “trouble spots” may differ from what other people think. By asking for feedback, you may open your eyes to new personal qualities you haven’t recognized. Consider whether the people who have told you what they think you can or can't do should be trusted. Other people's views of your character may not always be accurate. It’s up to you to find the courage to inquire, to learn to discern the difference and come to accept your own view of the truth.
Questions:
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?
2. Which of the following may stifle creativity?
3. What might be significant according to the passage?
4. What is the right thing to do?
5. What should you do according to the passage?
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