Everyone is born with talent. Of course, since talent can make life much better, it would be quite reasonable to try as early as possible to understand what exactly your talent is and develop it. However, it is equally important not to get hung up on the search for talent. Many people live a happy life, mastering many skills, although they cannot say that they are talented in something.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Finding Talent
Step 1. Remember your childhood
A great way to understand what you have talent for is to remember your childhood and what you wanted to do then. After all, it is in childhood that we make plans that are not limited by the norm of “reality”!
- Fear of failure is what keeps you from discovering your talent. Remembering your childhood, you bypass this fear.
- Remember what you wanted to do in those years, what you liked to do. Of course, it is unlikely that you will have the opportunity to breed dragons or, say, be a great magician, but in general, this approach will allow you to understand what you may have talent for. Suppose, since you didn't work with dragons, then maybe you can breed them in your stories?
Step 2. Think about what you are doing when you forget about time
Does it happen with you that for some business time flies unnoticed? It happens. Now keep in mind that not every talent is … shall we say, obvious. You may need to take a closer look at what you enjoy doing in order to reveal your talented side.
- Example: Even a love of video games can be a talent. You may not be able to build a career on this, but you can blog with game reviews!
- Ask yourself the following questions: What do you dream about when you miss school or work? If you had endless money, what would you do? If you could go anywhere, where would you go? What would you be doing for days if you didn't have to go to work? Answer these questions, then it will become easier for you to understand what your soul is in.
Step 3. Ask others
Sometimes, when you yourself do not see something at close range, it is quite reasonable to ask for advice from others. Friends and relatives may well give you not just an answer, but a correct answer - even to the question of what you might have talent for.
- Sometimes what we would like to have talent for and what others think we have talent for are two different areas of activity. And that's okay. Just because you weren't born with a talent for something doesn't mean you can't master that area. Just because you have a talent for something does not mean that you have to devote your whole life to it.
- Example: Friends and family are convinced that you are a mathematician from God. You dream of conquering mountain peaks. Try to find a compromise - earn yourself the skill of counting on an expedition to Everest!
Step 4. Discover something new for yourself
If you are rather vague about what you might have talent for, then you should discover and discover everything new for yourself! One day something will catch you!
- Pay attention to other talented people. When trying to figure out what you are good at, you should look at what other people are good at. Think about the talents of those you know (maybe your father is a great cook and your mother is a great listener) and enjoy them!
- Use every opportunity. Sign up for courses, attend open lectures, meet with authors, and pursue new hobbies.
Step 5. Remember that everything has its time
Yes, listening to the opinions of others can be useful, but sometimes you just have to go with the flow until everything works out by itself. Better this way than acting on the basis of only other people's opinions.
- Many people discover their talents at truly tipping points, unexpectedly and unexpectedly. For example, a talented musician just went to the Philharmonic Society, and then everything went on and on … In general, when you are faced with a situation that can change you, do not close yourself before this experience.
- Do it yourself. Do everything yourself, especially when it comes to something new. This will allow you to calmly figure it out, listening to yourself and not thinking about what people will say.
Part 2 of 3: Developing Talent
Step 1. Practice
Talent is only a fraction of success, and a small part of it. Everything else is practice, practice, and more practice. You may be the most talented person in the world, but without diligent practice, there is no point in it. Frankly speaking, many talented people simply bury their talent without developing it with practice!
- Develop your talent every day at the appropriate time. For example, if you have a talent for writing, then write for half an hour a day - say, in the morning, before work. If you have a talent for sports, go in for sports.
- Focus on what you are least talented at. Yes, you may have talent, but this does not mean that everything in him will be on a strong five. For example, you can write peerless dialogue but float when working on the narrative.
Step 2. No negativity
There is talent, there is no talent, the main thing is not to think negatively, since negative thinking multiplies everything by zero at the speed of light. The less negative thoughts you have, the faster you will find and reveal your talent, since you will not constantly doubt.
- Think about the patterns and patterns you think. The first step in dealing with negative thinking is identifying when you are thinking negatively and what exactly you are thinking. Maybe you are just thinking only about the bad, maybe you are just exaggerating everything. In general, think about when, how and in what situations you think, correlate all this with your talent (maybe you downplay the importance of your talent).
- Think how you think every day. Yes, you will have to work on this, because the changes will not be noticeable immediately. If you catch yourself thinking that you are making an elephant out of a fly again, then immediately stop and take a sober look at the situation.
- Learn to think positively, or at least neutral. In general, not negative. For example, when you suddenly think that life is over (due to the fact that a piece for the piano is not given to you in any way), then make an effort and think of it as an opportunity to learn and hone your skills. With such thoughts, you will no longer judge yourself harshly.
Step 3. Be kind to others and to yourself
People have a bad habit of associating themselves with their talent. Accordingly, when talent fails (and this happens from time to time), then the mood immediately drops, etc. Accordingly, in order to maintain prudence and positivity, do not judge yourself or your own skills harshly.
- Your talents will make you the best at everything and always. If you’re kind to yourself and don’t let your talents determine how well you feel, you’ll be happy.
- May your talent serve a good cause. It will also make you happier and more content. What could be better than the feeling that comes when your talent helps other people? Let's say write a story to support a sick friend if you have a talent for writing.
Step 4. Challenge yourself more and more
Often, talented people run up against the ceiling, and then - that's it, there is no growth. Talent has raised people to the height where they are, but people do not feel the need to grow and develop further. Alas, if you stay in your comfort zone, then your talent will wither and wither away inevitably.
- In addition, new challenges are also a way to not forget about modesty. It's okay to be proud of your accomplishments, but bragging to annoy others is no longer the path of wisdom.
- Have you achieved what? Now force yourself to break this record too. Are you fluent in Spanish? Translate your favorite book into Spanish or start learning a new language - and it should be more difficult!
- If you feel that there is no more progress, then just put even more effort and take everything to the next level.
Step 5. Do something else
Yes, the ability to focus all your efforts on developing talent is, without a doubt, extremely important. However, this shouldn't cut you off from everything else in the world. Don't waste all your energy on one thing!
- Do something that has nothing to do with your talent at all! Do what you can't do, do what you like. So you will not limit yourself to one thing, so a whole world of endless possibilities will open before you. For example, if you are a talented mathematician, then do not neglect science.
- You don't have to devote all of yourself and your whole life to talent. Motivation and focus can be maintained without this last resort.
Part 3 of 3: Using Talent
Step 1. Find non-standard uses for your talent
You can use your talent in many ways and images! This is especially true in the context of the work - both the one you found and the one you decided to do yourself.
- For example, you are an experienced singer. Of course, the opera is far from the only place where you will be welcomed. You can sing … anywhere!
- Look at what people need in terms of your talent. Perhaps this is how you can start working for yourself. Example: You just have a talent for making new acquaintances, and therefore you can start something like a company that helps people get to know each other.
Step 2. Find a way to use your talent at work
You don't have to have a job that is all about talent. There is no reason why you couldn't add a little of your talent to your work. Objectively speaking, this will be even better - it will be more pleasant for you to go to work.
- Example: You love to draw and work in a coffee shop. Why not decorate your place of work or, say, start painting in coffee cups with foam?
- Consider how your talent will benefit your workplace. What do you have that will be a creative and unusual solution to an existing problem?
Step 3. Use your talents not only at work
If suddenly you can't figure out how to use your talent in your work (and at least one way, yes there is), then look for ways to use your talent in your free time from work! There are endless options here, everyone will win - both you and those around you!
- You can even shoot a video about your talents. For example, if you have a talent for languages, then you can do something like video courses to help people learn other languages.
- Find someone who has the same talents as you. Collaborate with people like this, both online and in person. It's a great way to cultivate humility - not only actionable, but also fun. People who share your passions will help you improve.
Step 4. Do something for the people around you
May your talent serve society in general and other people in particular. Think of all those who helped you along the path to success, and return the debt to them. Desirable a hundredfold.
- Teach children from low-income families, say math or foreign languages (depending on your talent). Perform on stage at your local theater. Teach gardening, minor repair skills, or whatever. There are just millions of options in front of you.
- Teach those who are on the same road as you. If you are already an accomplished specialist and professional, then start teaching to help other people become more talented!
Advice
- Difficulties are not a reason to stop learning. As they say, to be afraid of difficulties - not to have personal development!
- It is hard in training, but easy in battle!
Warnings
- Do not think that talent can only be for a specific occupation - like painting or dancing. Talent can be manifested even in such seemingly common and familiar actions as "the ability to listen" or "the ability to make new acquaintances."
- Try not to focus solely on the financial aspect of talent. Yes, you can't go far without money nowadays, but if you put money in front of talent, then you won't achieve much success either.