Everyone is good at something and most the time more than one thing. Sometimes we just need to explore our options and try different things than what we are used to. We won’t know if we like something or are good at something unless we give it a try first. You might be surprised at what you enjoy doing or what you are good at if you give something new a chance. People are filled with so much talent, but many of them waste it away because they are just content at what they do or what they like. From a young age some people are steered in a direction to do something they do not like or enjoy. Being able to try everything at least once is an experience itself. Do you like exploring and trying new things in the world?
Exploring options and trying new things.
There is so many different types of hobbies, and careers out there. If we do not take a risk and try them, we will never know if we enjoy doing it or are great at it. The younger we are the easier it is to try different career paths. I have personally had many different types of jobs. For the most part I have excelled in all of them. To list a few, I have worked in landscaping, factory, fast food, EMS, boat technician, automotive technician, office job, department store, and outdoor power equipment store. If it wasn’t for trying all these different career fields and gaining the experience I have, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Do you think that our experiences in life help shape who we are today?
Everything is worth trying at least once.
To gain experience and to know if we like something or not, we must try it at least once. I say at least once because sometimes our bad experience could be from us having a off day or the person training (or explaining and showing) you could be having an off day. There have been many times I have tried something, and the person explain something just wasn’t great at explaining. They could do their job better than anyone else, but they honestly sucked as a trainer or educator. This is why at my job I am also an FTO (field training officer), I want to show people all the ins and outs when working in EMS. One thing that makes a good trainer or educator is having to adapt to someone’s learning style. But having someone really work with you on trying something new makes a world of difference. So, as I say, you should try everything at least once. If it was just okay, then you should probably try it again due to the fact different people will show you different techniques and have different ways of teaching you.
Being influenced into doing something you do not like or want.
Parents, role models, and even teachers will push us and guide us from a young age. I know ever since I can remember my father pushed my brothers and I into the automotive field. Now we weren’t told this is the only career you can do but my father would brag how we could become a master technician for Chrysler. As I got older, I did enjoy working on cars and ended up going to school for automotive. But I always had a passion for the medical field. When my father found out I wanted to do something besides automotive he would state that I would be bored and not like it. I am glad I took a chance and tried the medical field because this is by far the best career that I enjoy doing. I might not be making a lot of money, but I really enjoy doing what I do. Have you ever been steered to do something you really didn’t want to do.
Things I am really good at!
I am good at a few things. I am really good at my job. Now this doesn’t mean I know everything because I honestly do not know everything. I am also really good at explaining and teaching new things to people. I did take a year of teaching classes and I learned how to adapt my teaching style to peoples learning style. I am really good at doing most home projects and crafts/hobbies. I might not be the best, but I do enjoy it, and everyone says they are good. I feel sometimes we are harder on ourselves that what others really think. Like my mosaic stained-glass I think most of them are good or okay. But everyone loves them and thinks they are really good. So, I am sure I am really good at more stuff than what I give myself credit for.
Trying is knowing.
Trying everything at least once is worth it. You may discover you really enjoy something. Maybe it’s trying a new hobby, food, or career. Whatever you are trying for the first time keep an open mind because you might like it. Don’t worry about what others think, if you enjoy something or want to do something then do it. I know when I started doing crafts and sewing from a young age my father would despise it. But I am glad my mother introduced me into crafts. So, don’t get caught up and being steered away you are not happy. You must do what makes you happy. Only you are the one that lives your life, no one else. Explore what is out there and try everything. You may just find something you didn’t know you were looking for or needed in life.
What is something you really enjoy doing?
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