Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Self-awareness is foundational to growth, but it isn’t easy. This session explores why we struggle to name strengths and weaknesses—and how to get better at it.

The second video introduces three profiles. Highly self-critical people are good at spotting weaknesses but often undervalue their strengths. Highly self-protective people are resilient but can resist feedback. Balanced types are open to both but risk drifting without sharper edges. Finally, you’ll connect this with motivation theory and learning psychology. Knowing yourself feeds competence, autonomy, and connection—and helps you grow from each experience.