Building Your 20 Strengths List: A Confidence Boost for High Achievers | Ep 85 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 7 MIN

Building Your 20 Strengths List: A Confidence Boost for High Achievers | Ep 85

from The Driven Athlete · host Dr. Kyle Volstad, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS

It's interesting if we only exclusively focus on what we need to improve, while ignoring our natural strengths. You're not alone if this is you. This tendency is especially common among driven, ambitious individuals who constantly push themselves toward higher achievement.In this motivating episode, Dr. Kyle introduces an unexpectedly powerful exercise: building a list of 20 personal strengths. This isn't about inflating your ego – it's about creating balance between self-criticism and self-acknowledgment. Most high achievers readily identify weaknesses but struggle to recognize their natural talents and skills. By deliberately cataloging your strengths (from practical abilities like analyzing information to personal qualities like enthusiasm), you create positive reinforcement that builds confidence and momentum.The beauty of this approach lies in its simplicity and profound impact. When you acknowledge what you're good at, you can double down on these strengths rather than constantly feeling inadequate. Dr. Kyle emphasizes that leaning into your authentic qualities attracts like-minded people while creating space for those who might not resonate with your style to find connections elsewhere. This strength-awareness transforms how you tackle challenges, replacing self-doubt with the empowering realization that "I can do this."Dr. Kyle invites listeners to complete this "homework" by creating their own list of 20 strengths and even offers to review them personally. Take the challenge – your confidence and performance might thank you. And as always, if you're dealing with physical pain or injuries, reach out for professional help to get you back to your driven, active lifestyle.

It's interesting if we only exclusively focus on what we need to improve, while ignoring our natural strengths. You're not alone if this is you. This tendency is especially common among driven, ambitious individuals who constantly push themselves toward higher achievement. In this motivating episode, Dr. Kyle introduces an unexpectedly powerful exercise: building a list of 20 personal strengths. This isn't about inflating your ego – it's about creating balance between self-criticism and self...

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