Knowing Your Limits Good strategy is also based on strengths. Most players have ready answers  when asked about their strong points, but sometimes these are neither  realistic nor accurate. It’s easy to think you’re good at something just  because you feel good about it. That doesn’t always mean you really have  the skill.  The best way to get clear about your strengths is to ask your  peers. They may not tell you the truth about your weaknesses, but most  people will gladly acknowledge the areas in which you shine. The players  to ask are the ones that you most often compete against. If you play in a  weekly local tournament, for example, the other regulars may know your  game better than you do. Just ask over a cup of coffee when you’re in a  friendly conversation between matches or when you’re hanging around  after the event. “I’m looking to get an objective evaluation of my game.   Can I ask you a couple of questions?” Start the conversation with  questions, but let them talk if they get on a roll. Your value will come from  listening.  Whenever you win a match with a strong player, you are in an ideal  position to examine your game in terms of strength. What you did to win  will be clear at those moments and looking at it closely will reinforce it. Sit  down with a sheet of paper and evaluate your performance by asking the  following questions. “What did I do in that match that allowed me to win?  What were the skills that held up for me under pressure?  When did the  match turn in my favor?” If you have a copy of The Pro Book, run through  the entire Match Review section and answer whatever questions are  relevant. Good Luck & Good Shootin’!