Have you discovered your "superstar talent" yet ?

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Have you discovered your "superstar talent" yet ?

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One of the takeaways of Chapter 2, which tells the story of Mark and his friends having become the second "Beatles", is that "everyone has at least one superstar talent within them, but you won't discover it if you don't try." I am reasonably successful in my profession but I think my superstar talent is caring for dogs. Because this is what actually makes me tick - once I spot a stray dog in the street, everything else becomes secondary... Have you discovered your superstar talent yet?
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Olga Markova wrote: 20 Feb 2023, 13:05 One of the takeaways of Chapter 2, which tells the story of Mark and his friends having become the second "Beatles", is that "everyone has at least one superstar talent within them, but you won't discover it if you don't try." I am reasonably successful in my profession but I think my superstar talent is caring for dogs. Because this is what actually makes me tick - once I spot a stray dog in the street, everything else becomes secondary... Have you discovered your superstar talent yet?
Maybe super power is an exaggeration but I have always found it easy to fit in and make people from all walks of life feel comfortable and engage in conversation. Some of that I think is due to my large range and understanding of all sorts of topics that makes it easy to connect with someone.
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Oh well, I never knew I could barb as a lady lol. I only discovered that talent during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
And surprisingly, it looks so good that my hubby doesn't want to use his barber again.
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I think I have discovered my super star talent. Although, I have attempted to master many different things. I thoroughly enjoy painting. And while I do have a lot to improve on, I think it is one of my best attributes.
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I've since retired from the workforce (Halleluiah!), but I did find that I had a superstar talent when I was in management and leadership positions. I could listen to the hopes and desires of those who worked with and for me and, consequently, recognize the greatness behind those desires, even though they might not see it in themselves. I challenged them to go beyond their comfort zones, and today, many are highly successful. I became, to them, the guy who gave them a chance. Knowing that I had, even if just a little something to do with giving them the right nudge at the right time, has been, and will continue to be, highly satisfying.
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Post by Sushan Ekanayake »

It's great to hear that you have identified your passion for caring for dogs, and it's wonderful that you are able to pursue it even if it's not your profession. Discovering our superstar talent can take time and requires exploration, experimentation, and a willingness to step outside our comfort zones.

I haven't found mine yet.
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My superstar talent has to be driving. I drive so well that I believe I can compete in a formula 1 competition and do so well.
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It's sad but I have not really discovered mine. However, I have an idea of what it might be and this book was a great guide to helping me realise this. Kudos to the author for this great book.
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I know what I want my superstar talent to be: writing. But, at this point, I can't say that; I will work harder to achieve that goal. So for the moment, my superstar talent is my imagination.
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I have always loved basketball so much. I was passionate and good at it so maybe it was my superstar talent when i was younger. But I would say it is writing. I own a personal development and relationship advice blog and I like to write articles that would help people in their everyday struggle and life.
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I am not quite sure what my superstar talent is... :eusa-think: I know I love writing and can get lost in the flow for a long time, but creating a new text is always also very painful, almost like giving birth... :lol: What gives me great pleasure, though, is to lift up other people, so maybe I should consider that as a superstar talent?
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I agree with Mark. I think my superstar talent is making use of material around me for a better use. For digital skills, I love using colors to do lovely stuffs.
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I think my superstar talent is the art of writing. I dream of composing a masterpiece work in the field of literature in the form of writing a book. I try to discover my inherent skill of writing through wide reading as well as writing articles.
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My superstar talent would be relating with people more and them having a comfort to be open to me about anything. I also know how to push people to achieve their greatest, which is not something just anyone can do.
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Post by Azuka Jessica »

Yeah .. I have discovered something that I even try to argue with myself about. That is, in-depth, I care for stray individuals. Asides, I have a question: what if you have more than one super talent?
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