How To: How to Find What You're Good At

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This is for the people who don't think they are good at anything. This can happen if you see someone do something that you can't do. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Steps

1. Think of things that you have always wanted to do. Don't go overboard, like bungee jumping or sky diving; do simple stuff like music, sports, or art.
   
2. It may help to write down the things you have wanted to do. This way, you can easily eliminate things you could not do for whatever reason. (Like if you live in Kansas, you couldn't learn to surf).
   
3. Don't get mad if you can't do something right. No one can do everything perfectly.
   
4. Don't be discouraged by people who think you'll fail. Putting your all into it and having the guts to do something new is a great thing!
   
5. If you can't do something that well, its okay. Practice makes perfect, and everyone has a talent. Some people are just still looking for their own.
   
6. The most important step of all: Have FUN!!
   

Tips

• Don't get mad if other people make fun of you, just keep trying. Their opinions don't count. If you think you are doing good, then you are doing good.
  
• Everyone has talent, but sometimes they are either too negative to find that talent, or they think the talent will come to them. Always try new things... you never know what happens when you do.
  

Warnings

• Don't try to do certain things without the right gear or protection, especially if it's your first time.

Things You'll Need

• Ambition
  
• Self-motivation

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