"Know thy enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat. If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are sure to be defeated in every battle."
"We have met the enemy and he is us."
No one can tell you who you really are. Each of us is perceived as 3 different people: who we think we are, who others think we are, and who we really are. And the greatest is who we really are.
Myers Briggs identity analysis...see below...the same personality preferences often associate and arrive at decisions in the same manner as you do. Looking at your close friends can provide a mirror image of yourself. the more you know about yourself and the reasons for your preferences and actions, the more you know about others.
Self knowledge means knowing your values. What are your core values, that which drives you? What are your priorities? How do you make decisions? Every decision you make reveals something about yourself.
Ben Franklin personal values included 1)show commitment and integrity 2)Ask and accept help from others 3)think positively, know your weakness but do not reveal them, success is achieved by focusing on your inherent strengths.
Relationships are one of the most important vehicles for self growth. It mirrors your strengths and weaknesses, your values and desires. Honest sharing with others build closeness. When you sincerely express feelings and emotions you build intimacy and camaraderie. You engage others in your personal development, and in the long run, fosters intimacy with yourself.
Help others in time of crisis, share your values, help others make sound decisions.
Final analysis: Be who you are, Be enlightened-know who you are, Self knowledge is the foundation of growth.
