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Protect your Achilles heel
Book • 1997
Wess Roberts' Protect Your Achilles Heel examines how recurring behavior patterns and character flaws act as personal vulnerabilities that erode relationships and professional success.
Drawing on examples from marriages, workplaces, and leadership contexts, Roberts distinguishes between intention-driven character flaws and less harmful behavioral habits.
He offers guidance for identifying one’s personal Achilles heels and changing intentions to produce healthier outcomes.
The book emphasizes selflessness, clear intentions, and aligning personal ideology with actions to prevent repeated negative effects.
Overall, Roberts provides practical advice for protecting one’s reputation and relationships by addressing root causes of destructive behavior.
Drawing on examples from marriages, workplaces, and leadership contexts, Roberts distinguishes between intention-driven character flaws and less harmful behavioral habits.
He offers guidance for identifying one’s personal Achilles heels and changing intentions to produce healthier outcomes.
The book emphasizes selflessness, clear intentions, and aligning personal ideology with actions to prevent repeated negative effects.
Overall, Roberts provides practical advice for protecting one’s reputation and relationships by addressing root causes of destructive behavior.
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