The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec and Robert E. McGrath #2351

Today’s book: The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec & Robert E. McGrath—a research-based guide to identifying, cultivating, and applying your core strengths to become happier, more effective, and more resilient.

Here’s your 1-minute summary:

• Character strengths are universal virtues. Qualities like courage, kindness, curiosity, and self-control are found across cultures and help people thrive.

• Identify your strengths. Knowing your top strengths helps you invest your energy where you’re naturally wired to grow.

• Use strengths proactively. Applying your strengths deliberately—on purpose, not by accident—boosts engagement and fulfillment.

• Strengths solve weakness. Rather than “fixing” flaws alone, use your strengths to compensate and overcome limitation.

• Cultivate a strengths culture. In teams, families, and communities, naming and valuing strengths elevates morale, cooperation, and performance.

Your best isn’t something you wish for—it’s something you use. What strength will you intentionally apply today to make life, work, or relationships better?

Do you want to achieve eudaimonia? You do so via Areté—put your virtues in action. Check out the Notes for more. Philosopher's Notes 2.0 coming soon!