What is the best skill you possess that makes you stand above the average person?

  • @Anamnesis@lemmy.world
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    562 years ago

    I got a PhD in philosophy. I have exponentially more experience applying for jobs and getting rejected than most people.

  • @killerinstinct101@lemmy.world
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    442 years ago

    So you’re asking people what they do for a living?

    Doing something for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week makes you a lot better at that thing than other people.

  • @makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml
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    142 years ago

    I am, without trying to sound arrogant, much better at cornering, roundabouts, and general driving than a large part of the population in Australia.

    I can enter a roundabout, in a preselected gear, at appropriate revs and speed. Load up the suspension just right, so I’m released into my chosen exit, kissing the apex with a release of energy that feels so sweet, smooth and safe, that it’s a beautiful part of my life.

    All within safe thresholds, and always when I know it’s safe. And the way others use roundabouts, it’s always safer than the general population.

  • yeehaw
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    112 years ago

    Anyone in this thread could probably just cite their career.

  • @Macaroni_ninja@lemmy.world
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    112 years ago

    Maybe not better than an average person, but the last 10 years of my life taught me lots of handy life skills, like owning up to my mistakes, having more self esteem, showing confidence in tough situations, standing up for myself, having better people skills and to know when not to get involved and when to speak up.

    Most of these are basic human skills, but the combination of these can make a huge difference. I landed jobs thanks to them, I made friends and removed toxic people from my life. I have less issues with adult responsibilities and in general I am less stressed.

    Again maybe not exceptionally more experienced than an average person, but compared to my old self its a huge difference.

    • Liz
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      22 years ago

      Isn’t it kind of amazing how much better your life can be with the addition of those “soft” skills?

  • N-E-N
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    82 years ago

    Playing piano, and knowing too much about headphone gear and audio measurements

  • @Pulptastic@midwest.social
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    72 years ago

    Ability: Coordinate system rotation. I can move 3d objects around in my mind with ease and it is clear in group settings that most people are not good at this.

    Knowledge: heat transfer. I’ve done years of theoretical study and more years of practical application of heat transfer.

    • @I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.ml
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      12 years ago

      Kids should have access to CAD early in life. I grew up with it and mentally picturing, moving, and manipulating 3D objects in my mind is just second nature. I can even keep track of orientation (Front, Back, Left, Right, Top, Bottom views) with minimal effort.

  • @chiliedogg@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    stand above the average person?

    Kinda opposite of the prompt:

    Scuba!

    Lots of divers will tell you that buouancy control is difficult for most divers. Mine is absolutely good. I teach underwater photography and can hover within a fraction of an inch over a super silty bottom while swimming backwards and taking video without stirring up anything.

    I have other instructors and professionals come to me for buoyancy training.

  • Jay
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    52 years ago

    I’m pretty good at controlling my temper… does that count?