Sometimes our greatest strengths can be our greatest weaknesses too. How? Well, if you rely on your strengths to get you through life’s difficulties and they’re strong enough to do the job, in the long run this can lead you to neglect your weaknesses, which can grow weaker and weaker with time. If you think you’re doing this, take a step back. Instead of judging your weaknesses, get to know them.

You finally work up your nerve to talk to that hottie only to find out they’re unavailable. Will you be crushed with disappointment, or will you befriend them and their potentially hot, potentially available friends?

You can’t talk yourself out of a feeling, no matter how hard you try or how well organized your debates are. Think of this as a learning experience. Pay attention to your emotions without immediately responding to them.

Don’t take anything at face value. You don’t have to be surrounded by serious plotters or thieves to play it safe. Being cautious is always smart, so look at issues deeply before making a move.