If one says that he has supplied 150 pens & when we count & find that it is only 140. It's shortcoming. But we aren't referring to it here. If you threaten or frighten,why if you talk to some a little bit louder they yield, some people as soon as they see blood ,they become unconscious, if you praise some they are carried away, if we bribe some, we can get any work done through them. What is this? Nobody in this world is perfect. One has one or another defect. This is called shortcoming .
Who doesn't have shortcoming ? Perfection is a rare phenomenon. Every man has one or another shortcoming. There's no one who hasn't it at all . Some have it more & some have it less. Some give importance to it & some don't care for it at all. Anything that one lacks is their shortcoming. Sometimes it is strange . Sometimes it is trifle & sometimes it is serious. Many times we cannot imagine also what are one's shortcomings. We wonder many times whether one would have such a shortcoming. Sometimes, a man won't know what his shortcomings are. Sometimes, he knows them but couldn't do anything & would be helpless. He has to live with them. This is not deficiency of vitamins, iron etc which doctors point out to us at one time or another and that could be supplemented. It is one’s weakness.It is imperfection observed in a person . It makes living difficult. It is an hindrance to life to run smoothly. It often steals joy. It cuts a man to his size. It is one of the reasons for a man having inferiority complex too . Shortcomings in others should never be looked down upon either disgustedly or sarcastically at any time. That isn't proper at all. Shortcomings are often to be sympathized
There are two types of shortcomings. One is by birth & another one is one that is developed by us only. A few shortcomings can be overcome. A few cannot be overcome. One has to live with them. However efforts should be made to hold them under control. They shouldn't be allowed to grow. Some of them are such that they cannot be shared with others also. Further,it is always better if one doesn't reveal to others their shortcomings . Some of the shortcomings are such that they cannot be hidden from others too and can be easily noticed by others whereas some of the shortcomings are within us and it is hard for others to come to know of them. Crooked people would be always in look out for shortcomings in others. They usually try to exploit them to their advantage. Some take advantage of others shortcomings. Some help others to overcome shortcomings too .World is strange.
Man laughs at others shortcomings. Poor man does not know that he too has shortcomings that others may laugh at. Everyone tries to overcome their shortcomings. Nobody wants to possess them .A shortcoming is just like an unwanted guest who has taken refuge in us & who doesn't want to leave us easily. Shortcomings bother us. Overcoming of it is always an achievement. It couldn't be overcome unless & until one puts in all their efforts. Despite shortcomings many don't keep quiet at all . They perform wonders. They put in much efforts and make impossible possible. In fact, they set up an example to others also. Of course, sometimes others help or assistance is quite essential to overcome. Some shortcomings in an individual can be spotted whereas some are within them and cannot be spotted at all. When virtues are more , shortcomings are less and not glaring , shortcomings go unnoticed.
What we are & what a perfect individual is & the difference between two . Is it not our short comings? A genius has no shortcomings at all. A genius even if he has any shortcomings, he converts them into opportunities.Some have more shortcomings & some have less shortcoming .Some know what their shortcomings are whereas some don't know what their shortcomings are. Especially, those surrounded by flatterers are not generally aware of their shortcomings at all. Similarly, an egoistic person as long as ego is there inside would never be aware what his shortcomings are . When one does introspection or when one compares themselves with others they realize their shortcomings. In this context , more than anything else one should have an intent to know what their shortcomings are and they should ponder in that direction to realize what their shortcomings are. Any quality in excess would be certainly detrimental to one’s interest and would be their shortcoming only .
A few questions confront us with regard to shortcomings. The foremost question is whether we should be aware of our shortcomings or not. Further,many would like to know shortcomings that one would generally have also . They would also like to know whether one who brings to their notice shortcomings is their well wisher or not. Definitely, they are their well wishers. However, they should also know that some have the habit of finding fault in others & that is n't pointing out shortcomings. It is always better if we know what our shortcoming are. It is having full knowledge about us. That urge should be there in every individual. In that case whenever and wherever possible,one can try to overcome them.One generally never shares /reveals others their shortcoming. But there are some people too who cannot keep anything within themselves also. Which is their shortcoming. When some people come to know of our shortcomings, they try to make the best use of them. Some try to exploit us. Some encash others shortcomings especially blackmailers. Blackmailing is nothing but encashing others shortcomings. Shortcoming is a loophole in one's personality. We have to guard ourselves against our shortcomings. Otherwise we would be in trouble.
Shortcoming need not necessarily be ours. If anyone or more members of a family has defects, it affects the family. It is very difficult for parents to bring up mentally retarded children.Similarly it is hard to look after deaf and dumb and blind children .If an institution has no efficient hard working faithful workforce, it is shortcoming of that institution. It is very difficult to run or manage that institution. If a country has no patriotic hardworking citizens, it's misfortune of that country.We have to deal with anyone to know their shortcomings. In some cases we come to know of others shortcomings easily. In some cases it is very hard to come to know about others shortcomings for it depends upon what mettle an individual is made up of. We should know shortcomings of our enemies, opponents, and rivals etc to over pour them. This is quite essential to prevail in this world. Otherwise one should be far superior to their opponents.In case of any conflict or confrontation if we come to know the shortcomings of our opponents that is equivalent to winning half the battle or even more. It is a key to success. Mahabharata war was won by Krishna for Pandavas because of his knowledge of shortcomings of great warriors on Duryodhana’s side.
Some shortcomings that we have are by birth. Some shortcomings are inherited and some shortcomings we develop ourselves through our nature, or habits. We become drug, or alcohol addict on account of our habits. Once we develop any addiction it is very difficult to free ourselves from that addiction. If one has any permanent disability, it is nothing but their shortcoming only. Three W's that is wine, women, & wealth are shortcoming that many fall prey to. If one comes to know of this shortcoming of those people they utilize them if necessary to get their work done or objectives achieved.
Poverty is a shortcoming to immense people. Financial needs & circumstances may drive a poor man to steal or loot or resort to antisocial unlawful activities. If one has too much of love or affection for anybody often that turns out to be a shortcoming also . Due to health reasons some people cannot attend to their work or function well at all. That is their handicap or shortcoming only. One who is too fat cannot walk or sit properly. Thus obesity is a shortcoming only. Many people have stammering. They cannot talk properly. What they talk we cannot understand easily . Similarly one's stature can be disadvantageous to one. One who is too tall or one who is too short suffer on account of their height. Our appearance can be disadvantageous to us. If one is too beautiful or too ugly , it is harmful to them. If one's eye sight is not normal, they to have glasses. In that case either they would have short sight or long sight. More the defect more would be the power of lenses.
If we are not well educated, if we are an illiterate it is a shortcoming to us. Lack of knowledge is always a shortcoming. Any physical or mental defect to anybody is a curse and one has to face many hazards on account of such handicaps. Many a times location of a place is an impediment. If a place is a remote place which is not easily accessible and where there is no schools, roads, markets etc. It is disadvantageous to a person who lives in that place . It is their shortcoming too. Many learned people have abundant knowledge but unfortunately they cannot express to others properly what they know.Some do not have oratory skills. Some have stage fear.These are their shortcomings.Why if one who has a fickle mind, they cannot take a firm decision at all. That is nothing but a shortcoming only.
Can a person with mental depression function normally? Can they make use of intelligence fully? Answer is that generally they cannot. Negative thoughts occupy their mind. Fear, anxiety, anger and tension are shortcomings of such human beings. Why if one is too kind and generous, it is a shortcoming only. No doubt they are great qualities that an human being should possess. Qualities like extravagance and miserliness are shortcomings only.If one is too emotional, it's a shortcoming. On the other hand if one is emotionless also, it's a shortcoming. Impatience, laziness and short temper are the shortcomings of many in this world. If one does not know to say no to anybody , it is their b shortcoming only. If one gets normal sleep, it is okay. If one does not get proper sleep, or if one's sleep is abnormal , then they are shortcoming of those individuals .Similarly, high blood pressure or high blood sugar or low blood pressure or low blood sugar, are too shortcomings only.
Shortcomings differ from person to person.Shortcomings come in the way of not only in one's progress but also in the way of one's success too.In case of a few people only, shortcomings turn out to be blessings in disguise.In this context, we can remember Mr B. S. Chandrasekher .Polio helped him to become a great cricketer.It is shortcomings that make one vulnerable. Shortcomings disable us. One is at a disadvantage because of them only. Lack of knowledge, lack of common sense, lack of presence of mind are shortcomings which many people have.On account of such shortcomings they have to suffer in one way or other. Qualities like keeping too much faith in others , blindly believing others are shortcomings only. Infertility is shortcoming of many couples. The culprits don't go Scot -free ,they leave one or another trail on account of shortcomings.Some lack seriousness and some lack sense of humor. Thus ,we come across numerous types of shortcomings.There is no end to it. What is shortcoming and what is not shortcoming, it is hard to state.The list of shortcomings is in exhaustive.
Some shortcomings are harmful & some are harmless. Sometimes shortcomings cause mental depression. Many people who are aware of their shortcomings develop inferiority complex.Whether it is superiority complex or inferiority complex , they are shortcomings of human beings. Empty vessels make more sound. That is what we say with regard to a braggart. Bragging too is a shortcoming only.
A failure makes one aware of their shortcomings. The question "Why did I fail? " confronts generally an individual soon after a failure . The question would be there before that individual until a satisfactory answer is found . After a failure one would naturally like to know reason or reasons for their failure. This is one of the ways of finding out the reason or reasons for their failure. When success knocks at one’s door this question does not bother them at all. When there is no time or leisure at one’s disposal this question cannot be attempted at all. This question is faced by the persons who do introspection. One should face this question after every defeat or debacle. Political parties do this exercise after every rout. It is a fruitful exercise. It is an analysis. It helps one to take corrective measures and improve future performance. It enables one to fix the responsibility. All loopholes could be plugged in this way. It is a way of coming to know of one’s shortcoming.It is a way of overcoming shortcomings too.
A study of human behavior enables us to know what shortcomings one may have and how to deal with them.