I've heard that it's better to leave weaknesses be and instead utilize your strengths. The reason is because if you just work on your weakness, you end up being just mediocre.

What's your opinion on this?

> it's important to identify your weaknesses. Once identified they are no longer weaknesses but areas to work on

As Tevye might say, You're right!

> it's better to leave weaknesses be and instead utilize your strengths

You're right!

> They can't both be right.

You know, you are also right.

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Or maybe this illustrates that overly simplistic "solutions" to the complexities of life are just that... overly simplistic, that is, not solutions.

It depends what they are. Early in my career I was told I was too introverted and I took that on board. Looking back I think should have told those people to fuck off.

That's a lot different from having a shallow understanding of some technology you use or not understanding your employers business that well.

My opinion is that you can do both. Working on your weaknesses doesn't mean ignore your strengths.