Acharya Prashant explains that the common obsession with knowing one's strengths is misplaced. He asserts that there is no inherent thing called a strength or a weakness; the real importance lies in the 'I' and the act of 'knowing' oneself. He observes that people often use sophisticated words like 'seduction' to describe their strengths without understanding their true meaning, simply because they want to sound impressive. He emphasizes that being honest about what one knows about oneself is the only true strength, and that same honesty is also one's weakness. Regarding the fear of success and failure, Acharya Prashant states that as long as the concepts of success and failure exist in the mind, fear will inevitably accompany them. Success is defined by achieving a desired goal, and this definition inherently carries the fear of not achieving it. To be free from fear, one must be free from the desire for success. He clarifies that this does not mean living a failed life, but rather understanding that true success is a state of mind where one is unaffected by both victory and defeat. When one understands this, they are already successful and do not need to 'earn' success through external achievements. He further explains that true success begins with self-observation, which leads to making right choices, such as applying to the right companies rather than following the crowd like sheep. He uses the analogy of a football to illustrate how people chase goals that are not their own. Just as a football is kicked around by players and receives no credit for the goal, individuals are often driven by external pressures and expectations. True success lies in opting out of this 'game' and realizing that these implanted goals do not serve the individual. Understanding this removes all fear.
