Mainly Mattias Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 About a year or so ago, I came across this work view that you should NOT follow the adage of "Follow your dreams; anything is possible if you try hard enough." You should figure out what you're good at and do that instead. The thinking behind it was that anything is possible by ANYONE, but it's a matter of how much effort is put into it. Someone who has a natural talent for math(s) (for example) requires less of a learning curve, training time, personal effort, and suffers less frustration than someone who lacks talent for math(s). (ie. It would be more efficient to let a person who has the natural talent, do that particular job, than someone else who would have to work 3 times as hard to do the same thing.) Any thoughts? Personally, I'm not good at any one thing. I try pretty hard at everything that I do and end up being a jack of all trades, master of none. Have you guys figured out what you've got super skills in? Are you doing that as a career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 1. Yes 2. No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Is playing video games a career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancouvercanucks2010 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Is playing video games a career Definitely, are you good enough to make it a career though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm good at connecting with people and figuring out what motivates them. Took me till my late 20's to figure that out. It's my greatest skill. I have leveraged it extensively. I suggest people do a "Strengthsfinder" quiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I was pretty good at graffiti.. but I got too old to risk being arrested for it, and never thought persuing it for any sort of financial gain was worth it - or true to its roots. Now I'm just good at working hard. King of the grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm not good at anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 In high school I was good at math and sciences. They just naturally came easier to me than other subjects. Engineering was a good fit so i rolled with it. I was also good at arts and could have maybe developed that into marketable skills but I gradded high school in 1985. All of the graphic design and 3D animation etc classes didnt exist back then. There was no internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm not good at anything Sounds like you're pretty good at being mediocre then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themcdeal Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 kicking ass and looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm good with numbers, hate working with them unless it's hockey related though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 i'd like to think that i'm a pretty good cook when i have time for it. yes, i'm doing it as a career :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltt Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm good at making trade proposals which is why I do what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 For me I separate the two things. My career defines very little about my personality and is just the understanding of an easy to do topic to make as much money as I can without doing strict hours. My skills are things I take genuine personal interest in and I explore various options. I don't feel you need to be limited to one or two. Careers for the average person are kind of depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillooet_Hillbilly Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 i'm good at pulling wood and i wish they would let me bump back to the chain so i can continue pulling wood and be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm good at connecting with people and figuring out what motivates them. Took me till my late 20's to figure that out. It's my greatest skill. I have leveraged it extensively. I suggest people do a "Strengthsfinder" quiz. Strength finder was a good book, however I prefer Marcus' other book Standout. I agree it's a valuable resource though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I've definitely figured out what I'm good at, but I have no idea what I'd like to pursue as a career choice. And that's slightly concerning, as I'm graduating next year and am expected to have my life more or less all figured out and everything. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucks4theCup. Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Sex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Is playing video games a career Not sure if you live under a rock or you're kidding. http://www.esportsearnings.com/players/highest_overall_400 500 gamers who made upwards of 1.2 million from 50k. Tough career, but doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Not sure if you live under a rock or you're kidding.http://www.esportsearnings.com/players/highest_overall_400 500 gamers who made upwards of 1.2 million from 50k. Tough career, but doable. Might as well list rock star and player agent as career ambitions too since "doable" means we are living in a fantasy world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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