I often remind my clients that when they ask themselves “yes or no” questions about their abilities, the answer is almost always a resounding “no.” “Do I have the right stuff? Can I do this” are typical questions. It is much easier to see what’s wrong with ourselves than it is to recognize all the things that are not only “right” but also valued by others.
Seeing what is “right” is especially challenging if you are a self described perfectionist caught up in the cycle of always change it from “Do I have the ‘right stuff ’?” moving the bar and forever falling short. So re-think the question and to “What’s ‘right’ about me?” Now you are ready to focus on the areas in which you can shine.
To accelerate your move to the next level, leverage your strengths—yourunique skills and talents. Your talents will open the door to the next opportunities,but focusing on your weakness will close your eyes to possibilities. As you climb the ladder, choose to be elevated by your strengths and see yourfuture as “half full.” If you climb the ladder weighed down by all the things you think you are not good at, you will surely see the glass “half empty.”Making this mental shift of seeing yourself from the other person’s point of 
view is not easy—it requires attention and practice. That’s why your personal marketing campaign will help keep you on course.
Why not explore possibilities and expand your brand by ditching yes/no questions and
asking opened ones. For example, what’s next for you?
From Chapter 1: Do I have the Right Stuff?, page 6