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DobyTheDoggy said in the African-American Forum:

So let's be real about something here for just a moment. Here lies Topix AA forum. A gathering place of our people, their people (you know who you are) and many strange and controversial visitors. In this forum, on a daily basis we proclaim our greatness!

"Black is Beautiful", "Black Power", and a host of other sometimes meaningless "slogans." But if for one moment you will allow me to, I'd like to challenge you. This question will upset some, warm others while utterly infuriating the weaker of our residents. That being said, I will preface no more.

It was once said by a seemingly wise old man (Doby) "My greatest strength is that I recognize, accept and make "arrangements" for my weaknesses" (use that answer in an interview and you WILL get hired! LOL)

So I ask you Black Brother or Sister, not what is your strength, (I already know how strong you are!) but what are your weaknesses? What could you stand to improve on? Now before you trip, remember this. If in fact we were everything that we proclaimed to be and lacked any weaknesses, then we would not be here defending the actions, situations, or reputations of ourselves or our people. So be easy....be real!

I will start by listing a few of mine.

1. Procrastinate: I simply wait too long to do things that are important. I need to get better at that.

2. YES MAN: In my efforts to "help" people, I often accept far too many tasks. More than I can actually accomplish which means something doesn't get done, which means upsetting or inconveniencing someone I set out to help.

3. Temper: I could stand to keep a "chill pill" in my pocket for emergencies.

I could keep going, but I think you get the idea. So, who will be honest and take a step towards being all that we "say" we are? Perhaps in discussion, we can hear from someone who once shared a similar weakness and that person can show us how he or she overcame it. See where this is going?

Or perhaps we can just skip this whole thread and spend another few months of our time trying to figure out who's Patty C.....?

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