Part of knowing how to be prepared comes from being self-aware–being able to anticipate what you’ll need (or screw up) and planning accordingly. I know I am rarely, if ever, the smartest person in the room. And that’s totally OK. What’s not OK is (1) not recognizing that and (2) not coming ready to participate in a meaningful way. Alyssa Mastromonaco
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Being self-aware is knowing yourself. Being self-aware means knowing how you act, what you think, and what your strengths and weaknesses are. It also means learning how to change or adapt to your situation. After all, if you don't know what you need or what you do wrong, it will be hard for you to change.

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