What separates you from people who are known to be good at something?
Could that just be fears, doubts, disbelief, and misconceptions that don’t let you explore what you are really capable of?
People admire performance and celebrate ability. We get amazed by the achievements of others acknowledging the effort that was put into making something happen. No doubt that there are people with distinct abilities, however, all of us are talented in our own way, it’s just a matter of discovering where our power lies and pursuing what draws us. Some are more curious, courageous and persistent than others at exploring their interests and that’s what makes them stand out, not talent or innate ability.
What if I told you that believing that you can train and improve your skills and abilities is a better predictor of success than having an actual ability. Research has shown that people who believe that their intelligence, abilities and personal characteristics can be developed with time are more likely to achieve their goals in life than those who think that everything is inherited and predetermined.
Of course, there will be fear, doubt, and self-consciousness that will keep interfering. All of us have that but for some people, they are stepping stones, and for others they are obstacles. When your mind is clouded by what is impossible, it will not come up with perfect scenarios and not leave room for learning new skills.
So stop worrying about not having skills and abilities, anything can be improved on with time and the right attitude. Allow your mind to work on what can be developed by exploring your interests and turning them into something that drives you. Support yourself by believing that you can learn and change by investing some effort into it.
Don’t hesitate to try yourself at what sparks your curiosity, even if it’s just for twenty to thirty minutes a day. It will accumulate if you purposefully and continuously do it.