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What Are Your Hidden Talents?

They are in there somewhere.

Brooke Ashley Patterson

Nov 15, 2016

Coastal Carolina University

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Singing. Dancing. Athletics. Photography. Drawing. Painting. Playing an instrument.

The list above is a random assortment of talents that I have witnessed first-hand in many individuals. Talents are the natural aptitudes or skills an individual holds. They are the things that help define who a person is. Talents make you unique in a way that not all individuals have a natural ability at the same thing. Some people, unfortunately, don't see the extent of their talents.

Recently, I came across an individual who told me that my list of talents was astonishing and that every day something new pops up that I do. To be completely honest, this was something I never really noticed in myself. Sure, I knew I could excel in some things, but my list of talents stretches longer than I realized. Talking about your talents can be extremely difficult. But why?

Everyday you're told to just be yourself, and be the best version of yourself that you can be. Well, that person also shines through your long list of hidden or visible talents.

In today's society, people are so focused on things that they do wrong or poorly. They try to fix these so-called negatives in order to prevent themselves from failing. I am here to tell you to fail. Fail at the things you're meant to fail at, but don't let your failures hold you back. Be able to bounce back and recognize your undeniable list of talents.

Excel at the things you are meant to excel at. Individuals in society need to start being confident in themselves and see how many things they are capable of accomplishing. Don't just settle for the things that will create your easy path, but thrive at the things that make you happy and that you are good at.

Find your list of talents. They all might not be visible at once, but it only takes one person to point them out to you.

When you were little you were constantly searching for the things in which you were good at. As you continue to grow, recognize the things that come so naturally to you that you don't even realize how unique they are.

Be unique. Be talented. Be you.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

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