Originally Posted By avromark sorry to go off topic, but I ALWAYS end up with spare parts. I think I'm good at being a decent human being, I try to excel at that.
Originally Posted By officerminnie I am great at my job, especially in situations where patience, compassion and kindness are needed. I am a really good friend. Back in the day I was a pretty good golfer, and I am working on regaining that title.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Some days, I feel like I am pretty decent at drawing and design. Other days, I think I'm the worst there is at it, a total hack. Most days: both extremes. : p
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Like officerminnie and Ursula I'm really good at my job. I've done it since high school and can't imagine doing anything else (unless my absolute dream job of Disney choreographer).
Originally Posted By Lisann22 My job for sure. I know every technical aspect for our entire product line. From materials to build, specs, manufacturing to how they run. I'd say what I'm best at though in both my private and professional life is getting people together to do stuff. Very simple thing but man alive it takes work. LOL! As it requires attention to detail, planning and organizing.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I am good with people. I can get along with people that others can not, and I can make just about anyone feel comfortable. I've had quite a few people tell me that--both friends and employers.
Originally Posted By DlandJB I'm good at planning parties and events. I am good at hospitality and making people feel welcome at events/parties and home entertainng. I also enjoy it and enjoying being a good help to others. I don't often like to take center stage, but I am comfortable as a public speaker when I need to be.
Originally Posted By officerminnie >>>>>I am great at my job, especially in situations where patience, compassion and kindness are needed<<<<< Okay, I have to confess today I was not great at my job. I dealt with many difficult people and I really, really wished I could pull out the taser on more than one occasion.
Originally Posted By LadyKluck I'm also one of those completely useless trivia people. I never really retain anything important like dates and phone numbers, just useless stuff like who won the 2006 Brickyard 400 and what Alan Jackson's favorite kind of sandwich is! Also, I have the uncanny ability to quote movie lines to fit any situation. Oh and I am a champion pet namer. When I volunteered at our local animal shelter, I was always the one who was asked to name the animals that came in because I was so good at it!
Originally Posted By utahjosh I'm a good singer. Only taken lessons for a little while, i just have a natural ability. I'm a good actor, too. you can hear me sing on my website/blog: www.joshtenney.com
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Josh...nice website, how cool that you get to preform at Education week. Are you going to get a chance to go to any classes? I wish I could go this year, but we're going to WDW in Sept instead .
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I am really, really good at falling to sleep. I can fall asleep sitting or reclining, with the room light or dark, and with it quiet or having some background noise. It always amazes my wife. We will be watching some TV after dinner and I'll tell her "OK; I'm going to take a little nap now." and within 15 seconds I am asleep and snoring. If I wake up in the middle of the night from a dream or to go to the bathroom I can be back asleep again inside of 30 seconds. I was not always able to do this; it was a wonderful side effect of my 'bed-floating'. During vacation one year it was raining outside and not much to do so I went inside the cabin and lay on the bed. I decided that to really relax I would try to drive every thought from my mind. That is easier said than done. But after enough tries I got really good at completely emptying my mind... even getting rid of the thought that I was trying to get rid of thoughts. It was really cool having a totally blank mind. It almost felt like I was floating a couple of feet over the bed, hence the term 'bed-floating'. I decided this would also be a really great way to go to sleep, and it is. I just concentrate on clearing my mind and I am asleep almost instantly.
Originally Posted By u k fan I'm good at writing. Not that any of my LP posts show it! Once I get started on a subject there's no stopping me. I know big words and everything. I have at least two ideas for novels that I know would be great. I'm joining a creative writing class next month to help me hone my craft. I'm also good at planning. Doesn't matter what; parties, vacations, anything. Just give me some advance warning and I'll pull off all sorts of things! I'm also a reasonable singer and love to sing. I'm joining a singing group the day after I start my writing classes!!!
Originally Posted By avromark I am really really good at being in poor, unfortunately it's not something I want.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<I am good at a bunch of stuff, but not any better than the average person.>> peeaanuut, some people are remarkably valueable because they excel so noticeably on a single dimension. Others are remarkably valueable because they have a rare collection of talents. Think about it. Mr. "EXTREMELY Good at Engineering" may be way less valuable to an employer than Mr. "Very Good at Engineering and Also Speaks Spanish." If I were a technology company, I would salivate over the opportunity to hire someone who was a decent technician AND a good problem solver AND decent at dealing with people. That combination is rare. It's the same in personal life. How long does a couple stay together when they married just because each partner is incredibly good-looking? That wears off. People stay together and in love because each of them scores well on a number of more important dimensions. You're smart, you're considerate, you're non-judgemental, you're creative and fun, you're honest. You're a catch. [And not to sound like I'm lecturing, but... I think you're selling yourself short on your talents. As you admit, you have a way with technological equipment. And, despite your own criticism, you're a great photographer.]
Originally Posted By avromark Joe is caught, think about it he has a steady (and great) girlfriend...
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 "Caught," schmaught! I'd like to be "caught" like that! I've met Jayna. She makes me wish I were younger and straight. And that I'd be able to triumph over Joe if we were to go mano a mano.
Originally Posted By avromark You are young at heart Mark, rest assured you are young at heart (at least after you get that new heart transplant )
Originally Posted By utahjosh Thanks, Sister ElderP. I've attended Ed. Week many time in the past, and love the classes. I'll just be performing this year.
