NBA legendary Shaquille O'Neal is an example of embracing shortcomings with humor. He is best known for his dominants on the basketball court. In a sport full of giants, he was truly gargantuan. But like Achilles, Shaq had one weakness --- free throws. However, rather than obsessing over this hole in his game, Shaq accepted his flaws. Instead of brooding over his imperfections, he greeted them with a laugh and smile. And this attitude paid off to the tune of four NBA championships. 

Nobody is perfect and you shouldn't try to be. When you obsess over your faults, you lose sight of what makes you stand out. We may not all be 7-foot-1 behemoth who can rip the rim of basketball hoop, but we are all special.

So today, embrace your best qualities. Don't let your perceived flaws get in the way of being happy. By focusing on the good rather than dwelling on the bad, your day will be a slam dunk.