A proponent of this positive school of psychology, Tom Rath, author and researcher, argues that we should do what we are good at, and not do what we are poor at. This strategy will make us more successful, fulfilled and happy.
I agree and disagree. In the main, he is correct. If a person elected to self-realize and his life calling was to do what he is naturally good at, say solving unsolved algebraic problems stumping the best minds in the world, that is the way to get ahead and actualize his potentiality.
I disagree that a person should not do what she is poor at. If she is dedicated to self-realizing, and she is love with doing what she is poor at, or is obsessed with working at it until she overcomes her poor performing in this area, and these frustrating, miserable efforts make her feel bad until she gains mastery by inventing a new way to surmount her challenge, that is meritorious individuating for her and the world. Only she and God know what appeals to her, even if it is what she is poor at doing.
Also, if she goes with her strengths and under-emphasizes her weaknesses, the failure to deal with them could swamp the entire boat of self-discovery. She need to deal with or blunt her weaknesses enough that she can then go positive, stay positive and build upon her strengths.
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