Do You Have a Skill or Talent You're Really Good At

By DB
@dgobucks226 (37563)
March 19, 2026 5:41pm CST
Most of us have something we can say we do better than average and might even excel at. Things one might mention are a sport or activity like golf or even a game like chess. Another could be a social skill like being a good listener or conversationalist. And a third might be money management, a financial skill many can relate to in these economic times. It seems when giving it some thought, there might be multiple above average skills or talents we possess, that we never considered. For me, I took up playing and learning "tennis" from a teaching pro in my mid 20's and became good enough at this skill to not only coach the sport but give private lessons to kids and adults. Another talent I think I possess, is "storing things." I'm very organized in my approach to putting items in such a way as to utilize every inch of space without cluttering up my home. It is a challenge as we collect a lot of things, but I have the patience to sort through them to make it neat and assessable. So, what things would you rate yourself very good at doing?
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@AmbiePam (116196)
• United States
20 Mar
I excel at listening to people, I can read others well, I know the Bible front and back, and I can remember what you said to me 20 years ago. That’s about it, my friend. I’m a sports encyclopedia, but that doesn’t really count.
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@dgobucks226 (37563)
21 Mar
Ha, nice to remember like an elephant does! I have a memory for trivial non-important things. Other examples of things one might be good at: Swimming Painting Writing
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@LindaOHio (217292)
• United States
20 Mar
Cooking, playing word games, embroidery, needlepoint, organizing...that's about it.
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@dgobucks226 (37563)
21 Mar
That's a great list! Other examples of things one might be good at: Problem Solving Singing Dancing
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@LindaOHio (217292)
• United States
21 Mar
@dgobucks226 I sing like a chicken! lol
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@dgobucks226 (37563)
23 Mar
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@jstory07 (148022)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Mar
I am good at doing art projects with children. I am good at making and sending greeting cards to people.
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@dgobucks226 (37563)
21 Mar
Oh nice! I wish I could have artistic abilities. Other examples of things one might be good at: Decision Making Computer Skills Reading
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20 Mar
Riding Motorcycles and training people to ride motorcycles, I do excel at that. My wife says I can ride for Scotland Making money, that is another skill I have. Making money into more money to be more precise. I am good at investing, mostly in property, I am the social catalyst in my neighbourhood I am good at most activities related to the pub My garden is another reflection on just how good I actually am Wow, yayforme
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@dgobucks226 (37563)
21 Mar
Wow! Skills just ooze from you my friend, lol. Some great qualities there! I could use your investing skills. Other examples of things one might be good at: Patience Time Management Public Speaking
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@dgobucks226 (37563)
23 Mar
@Ineeddentures Three more to add to your list of skills and abilities. That's great!
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21 Mar
@dgobucks226 Patience, omg that's me Time management, my day is 1pm until 3 am, time managed well Public Speaking, my forte to be honest
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