The broad idea here is that many weaknesses represent strengths taken too far. The passion for trading can turn into compulsive trading. Confidence can turn into overconfidence. Risk prudence can turn into risk aversion. Every strength has a dark side at the point at which it is overused. Creativity helps me generate unique and promising trade ideas. Taken too far, creativity gets me tinkering with processes and losing discipline. Look deeply into a trading weakness and you'll often find a strength to be harnessed. Self-awareness helps us achieve that harnessing.