I’m not great at finishing stuff.

This is one of the reasons I’m a better leader/manager than I am an IC. My strength is in thinking, coming up with ideas and designing an approach to tackle a problem.

Being good at outlining an idea and enabling teams to execute around that idea is a positive leadership quality. So, being bad at finishing stuff is actually an asset.

Think about that for a minute.

What “weaknesses” do you have that you can turn into strengths?

Quick tip for speaking in front of people for overthinking introverts.

It’s often said that it’s helpful to do a lot of preparation and practice when writing a talk, presentation or speech. This can be helpful, but it can also be a hindrance.

Over-preparation (in my opinion) can lead to anxiety around the content of your talk. Having a strong grasp of the topic and some notes might serve you better.

Disclaimer: this is my own experience as an overthinker. Results may vary.