Is it normal to feel like i have no real talents?

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I feel kind of bad about myself. I feel like I have no real defining talents. I'm fast at picking things up but I always get to this point where I seem to stop improving.
I've had some minor talents over the years, like I was above average at drawing and arts but not not good enough to statisfy myself whenever I drew, so I stopped. Nothing to make something productive out of. Even in my profession I seem to be at this point where I'm not getting any better. Making certain tasks very stressful to complete. Is it normal to feel this way? It's kind of distressing...

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  • Chillpill
    11 years ago

    It's normal to feel this way. In Western culture there's so much emphasis on individuality. Everyone wants to stand out in some way and be appreciated for their uniqueness. Traditionally at least in Eastern cultures harmony and conformity are highly valued. As an individual everyone plays their role in society. I guess what I'm trying to say is that everyone could make a difference to those around them by being a decent human being. Not everyone can be the best at something, but we could still use our time and skills to make a difference to a number of people.

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    • Mmmpfh
      11 years ago

      Huh. I've never thought of it like that. I've been told by many, many people that I'm very unique. I do things differently. Not necessarily better though, haha

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I've got more talent in one nostril than you have in your whole body!

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I don't have anything I'm exceptional at. I'm an average musician, average writer, average programmer (I used to be exceptional at that, but times moved on), average cook, average artist. In every field, I see people who are so much better than me and I know that they have something innate whereas I just work hard. I'm more artisan than artist (which annoys the hell out of me).

    It used to distress me that I couldn't find one thing that I was brilliant at until someone told me that they were jealous of me because I seemed to be able to turn my hand to most things. I still want that one thing that I can say I'm better at than the other seven billion people, but I think I learned to live with being an all-rounder.

    You sound a lot like I was.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Real Talent: I can sing the Meow Mix song.

    I feel the same way much of the time. Talent takes a lot of extra practice and effort. Once I learn a new trick, I don't want to continue doing it over and over. I want to move on to the next challenge and learn even more, try new things. I have skills and traits, but no true talents.

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