During my journey of life, I’ve found that many people are excellent at one thing and completely awful at another. For example, I’m very good at talking and making friends but awful at doing my homework. Or, to put it another way, I have a real aptitude for maths but zero artistic skill. Thankfully, I’m not alone in this world as there are many people who are exceptionally good at a particular area but struggle with other areas of life. This can make them extremely frustrating as they can have great difficulty in some areas of life but shine at others. So, if you’re looking for a career change or just fancy a challenge, then consider a job in an office where you will be expected to work at a desk. You’ll likely find that you’re better at some things than you think and that you’re able to make skill sets that you had previously considered unshakeable weaknesses into your strengths. In other words, you’ll be surprised at how good you are at a few things (including things that you think you are terrible at).
The Job Search
If you’re looking for a job, then consider searching for jobs that match your expertise and interests. You should also look for jobs that you can progress towards, that will develop your skills and enable you to gain more responsibility. Some bosses might not be that excited to give you more responsibility right from the get-go, especially if they believe that you are not capable or interested in taking on more. In these situations, it’s better to look for a job that will enable you to prove them wrong. This might mean that you have to spend some time training for the job that you’re applying for, but the investment will be worth it.
Aptitudes Can Be Developed
If you believe that there are some areas of your life that you’re naturally better at than others, then consider taking up a new hobby or enrolling in a course to develop your artistic or organizing skill. You might also want to ask a family member or friend for help as they might have some tips on improving certain areas of your life that you find challenging (like getting your homework done). Alternatively, you could try reading a book to expand your knowledge on a particular subject. The above suggestions are just some starter ideas that might help you to shape your skills and realize your potential.