Did you go thru life using & exhibiting great talent, or, as I did, plug along with little or none?

Question

If you want to know what its like to stink at anything you try, I can tell ya. Its dang frustratin.
Can't sing, or dance, no artistic abilities, not much good at sports.
Musical instruments: I have ten thumbs, all as if they were on my left hand (I'm right handed). I bought me a git-tar, and put it in tune. Wasn't doing much of anything soon. Figgered I'd be playing like Eric Clapton in no time; he makes it look so easy. T'weren't. After about a month of pickin at that thang, I found out it was near impossibe for me to play that 'stranged instermunt'. Oh wah-hah-hah-bawl and blubber.

Answer 1

PAD-D, my Irish friend.

I took them thar' git-tar lessons for two long years.

I could,t play for anyone but my self, but I learned the theory and taught many many kids to learn to play.



My family goes way back and all had an ear for music and never had a lesson. My kids inherited from them and all have an ear for music. One of my daughters, plays in a band.



I decided long ago, how to best use my talent concerning music. I'm very good at turning my Bose on and listening while the musically talented, entertain me. Heck, join me and lets play the record player.



It sounds like, to me, that you have the talent, to make people laugh.



I just tried to do the best I could do to the best of my ability and found out, I didn't have musical talent but I was gifted in other ways.



Don't worry. Be Happy. "You have the 'Luck of the Irish"

DeeJay.

Answer 2

I had talent, went to art school and everything. But then couldn't make enough money to survive on so had to drown it. And now, people who knew me back then, or people who find out I went to art school hound me about why I don't paint/print anymore. Can't have it both ways. When I'd get into a creative streak, I'd just go and go until I either stopped from exhaustion or got too frustrated to continue (for a while)--that could go on for days and days and you just can't be stopping to go to some job in times like that. But, since I had to work a job to pay the rent and food and all that, I quit doing art; felt like I was having my soul ripped out of me not being able to draw and things, got real messed up about all this 9-5 routine stuff, etc. But now I've been working at a job for so long, I don't even think about it; but I do resent it still when people ask "why don't you do art anymore??"

Answer 3

I used to could sing pretty well but never got much recognition for it. I can dance pretty well. That is about it. I am a little bit good at a few things. Not successful at anything. I used to think I was a good mother but I have one son who has built up resentment for some things. I know what it feels like to stink at everything. Yes it sucks.

I used to think I was at least a good mother. But one son has built up resentments. So here I am close to the end of my life with ,well forget it.

I did finally marry a wonderful man. He is successful at everything he tries.

I watch a program on TV about an organization called.. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an invitation-only event where the world's leading thinkers and doers gather to find inspiration. I was in awe. I think it would be wonderful to have so much knowledge.

Answer 4

I don't know what's worse. Having talent to do something,

and not pursuing it to be fulfilled, or not having any talent. I

plodded along in life, being a stay at home housewife and

mother. Taking a back seat to what my husband desired to

do in life. And for all of my sacrifices, I have two kids who

really don't care a hill of beans. My daughter has always rid-

iculed me for not working that much. And yet, she's never

asked me why I didn't. She never asked why I was always

there, when she came home from school. And why the house

was always immaculate and I baked and such for treats. She

took it all for granted. And she is the martyr for working and

not being home much for her son. I think maybe she feels I

was too lazy to want to work. Does she realize how thankless

it is to clean house and iron and do yard work, just to be a

better mom than those working? I'd gladly have worked full

time, if I'd had a sitter. Wages were low then, and there were

no sitters. They were in school. There wasn't such a thing as

daycare, back in my day. Maybe I should write a book about

this stay at home mom, just in case, she'd care to learn a bit

about me one day. On second thought, why bother?

Answer 5

Well, I have always had a talent at playing second fiddle and me and the coyotes do a respectable job singing on a clear, moon-light night. I sing to my sheep but they say "Baw" and when I sing to my cows they just stare at me and keep on chewing their cuds. When I sing to my goats that must not like it cause they all say "Baaaa d " It don't take much talent to work out here on the Fritter Ranch but a little stupidity sure does help. I still am not sure just how I did get this far along in this life but what ever it was it worked.

Answer 6

I amire how bravely you tried to learn these things and to find where your talents are. Don't give up the search. You just haven't found the right thing yet. Have your tried growing things? Maybe one of your ten thumbs is green or maybe they all are. Could you be a comic or writer of comedy?How about some courses in something of interest, conversational French, essay writing, photography. You never know when a skill will come in handy.

Answer 7

I planned for retirement, You, like some friends of mine waited until the snowballs hit them in the butt, then asked "what now"



Being a retired carpenter/contractor, I filled my basement work shop with all the conceivable tools necessary to make wood products.

I build doll houses designed after the 19th century Victorian period and then, turn them into bird houses.

Everything is built to scale. They advertise for over $300.00 but, take in little due to the time involved in the making but, you know what, I'm happy and can't complain at "what should I do"



Get out there. My friend retired to the sofa, the T.V. set, getting up at six in the A.M. and, watching the tube until twelve at night.

After five years of this, he rolled off the sofa one day and died of a stroke. All his kids shake their heads and say, "to bad dad wanted that type of life" Not me, not by a long shot. They may find me by my lathe turning a post for someone or, by the bandsaw working on a problem but, I'll go with my boots on and, be happy.

Answer 8

Well...I like to say that I'm going through life with talent. I can write short stories like there's no tomorrow. I have won several competitions to get money for school. I played the flute and sax for 6 years, and did extremely well at both. I am now taking guitar lessons, thought I would try my hand at a string instrument. I can't sing very well, but that doesn't really stop me, hahah.

Answer 9

Hi PAD D....I've watched my hubby pick at that guitar for almost 25 years and he still swears he can't play a lick! It's all about trying my friend and you get a star for that!

I didn't think I had any talent until I got older and found out that I did have a knack for writing and an eye for flower arranging. In my younger days I was considered pretty good at Volleyball and Softball even though I never considered myself very good. I agree with another post....you have a knack for writing.....give it a try.

Answer 10

The only instrument I could play was the police whistle and they took that away in the early seventies. I'll get in a couple of beers and we can both drown our sorrows.

Answer 11

Talent is not important, it's common sense, compassion, and street smarts that gets you through life.



Oh yeah, to answer your Q. I have very little talent and that little bit is not getting me very far. I just been plugging along like everyone else and like you too it seems.

Answer 12

Try playing the spoons....I've heard they are pretty easy! God knows I'm not about too....like you, I have NO talents and am not good at anything but answering these questions at times....and other times I suck at that too!

Answer 13

Life is like playing cards. It's not the cards you are dealt that makes you successful, it's the way you play your hand at what you're dealt that makes the difference.

Answer 14

i just plod along. when my kids were in school i always felt sorry for them if i had to try and get creative.

i can't draw a straight line with a ruler. i have absolutely no rhythm and i'm tone deaf.

Answer 15

Perhaps you're a poet and didn't know it. . . .



You certainly have some creative writing skills .... (love the way you described your situation and the very original spelling). ..... I too long for, but lack, musical ability; I don't even hum very well.

Answer 16

i often think of playing a guitar or other musical instrument but that's as far as it gets. at least you try!!

Answer 17

Everyone has talent. Maybe you're holding it back or you just haven't uncovered it yet.