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[Ray Wonder]

This is not a stealth brag thread. This is more of a problem than a good thing. Almost everything that I do has come extremely easy to me. From when I was a child, to an adult. Football, Basketball, Juggling, Drawing, Music, Video Games, too many to list. But, I think this "gift" has been more of a curse.

I've never worked hard for anything during my adult life. I don't know if I could if I wanted to. Any time there is an obstacle that requires hard work to overcome, I give up. I honestly believe I may have an underlying problem that saps me of all motivation. I can't focus on one thing. I'm always flying back and forth between tasks without even realizing I switched. I'll end up on Gaf, with an hour passed and not even think about it. This is something that I need to change.

This may sound stupid to most, but I can't be alone in this.

I was just about to just say fuck it, and delete this. I really want to hear what yinz have to say about it though.

 

[Sai-kun]

Any time there is an obstacle that requires hard work to overcome, I give up.

then you are definitely not too good at things tbh

but i feel you, OP. Really tough shit in my life always seems really insurmountable to me. Encouragement and support from friends/family goes a long way.

 

[Shanlei91]

Any time there is an obstacle that requires hard work to overcome, I give up.

So you're not that good.

 

[Peltz]

Thread backfire in 3,2,1....

...inb4 backfire... OP, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. Your strengths appear to be "football, Basketball, Juggling, Drawing, Music, Video Games, too many to list" and your weakness appears to be a lack of fortitude.

 

[spindashing]

Any time there is an obstacle that requires hard work to overcome, I give up.

I used to be like this until mid college. I used to not try at anything in elementary school to highschool; I did minimal studying and my grades were amazing.

I guess the realities of college hit me in the face once I realized that I was doing terribly without trying. You learn it's okay to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone.

 

[GK86]

Didn't list Sex. Hold that L, OP.

 

[Wolfe]

I feel ya OP and deal with similar shit.

I'm sure someone will come in and tell you you're just lazy or something though.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

All the talent in the world doesn't make up for persistence and action. Seems like you know that, but do you KNOW that?

 

[richardhawk]

Why didn't you end up in NFL if football came so easy to you? Seems like a good way to become rich. Or a famous musician or whatever you mention.

 

[Ray Wonder]

then you are definitely not too good at things tbh

So you're not that good.

This is my problem. There are things in life that no matter what you do, still require hard work. I can't seem to muster that up. Getting fit, for example.

 

[WrenchNinja]

Well of course it's not stealthy, it's pretty much the opposite

 

[Dante316]

I read it as your too good at giving up.

 

[daviyoung]

Football, Basketball, Juggling, Drawing, Music, Video Games, too many to list.

too many to list and Juggling makes the top 6

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I'm too good at things, oh this is hard, I quit.

 

[Ray Wonder]

too many to list and Juggling makes the top 6

That was only notable because within like 20 minutes of trying my first time, I was pretty much good at it.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

too many to list and Juggling makes the top 6

Cold. Bloooooded.

 

[spindashing]

Getting fit, for example.

This is something that you're just going to have to snap out of yourself. Hopefully it's before it gets too late.

 

[bennywhatever]

Do you know that you're good at those things, or do people just tell you that you are?

EDIT: It sounds like Dunning Kruger effect.

 

[kirblar]

This is not a stealth brag thread. This is more of a problem than a good thing. Almost everything that I do has come extremely easy to me. From when I was a child, to an adult. Football, Basketball, Juggling, Drawing, Music, Video Games, too many to list. But, I think this "gift" has been more of a curse.

I've never worked hard for anything during my adult life. I don't know if I could if I wanted to. Any time there is an obstacle that requires hard work to overcome, I give up. I honestly believe I may have an underlying problem that saps me of all motivation. I can't focus on one thing. I'm always flying back and forth between tasks without even realizing I switched. I'll end up on Gaf, with an hour passed and not even think about it. This is something that I need to change.

This may sound stupid to most, but I can't be alone in this.

I was just about to just say fuck it, and delete this. I really want to hear what yinz have to say about it though.

This sounds like high-functioning ADHD. A hallmark of it for many people (I know it is/was for me) is low dopamine, which is a huge part of regulating motivation/desire/drive.

 

[Wolfe]

too many to list and Juggling makes the top 6

Lol, well at least he didn't list those weird juggling sticks I guess.

 

[FallingEdge]

I read it as your too good at giving up.

to be fair, he is quite good at that

 

[Siegcram]

This is my problem. There are things in life that no matter what you do, still require hard work. I can't seem to muster that up. Getting fit, for example.

So you're too good at football and basketball and aren't fit? Who are you playing against?

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Almost everything that I do has come extremely easy to me. From when I was a child, to an adult. Football, Basketball, Juggling, Drawing, Music, Video Games, too many to list.

 

[Kiraly]

This is my problem. There are things in life that no matter what you do, still require hard work. I can't seem to muster that up. Getting fit, for example.

Lol, yes you are 'too good' at things.

 

[Ryaaan14]

Isn't that autism?

Edit: Nvm, not really

 

[John Kowalski]

Yeah, me too.

 

[depths20XX]

That was only notable because within like 20 minutes of trying my first time, I was pretty much good at it.

Well how many balls can you juggle? If you were that good you'd be in the circus or something.

 

[Wag]

Yes. I'd say being good at juggling and videogames will get you far in life. Congratulations.

 

[Alienous]

I'm not going to take your word for it.

 

[capslock]

Well, you seem quite good at things that perhaps aren't important factors in success.

 

[Prezhulio]

It's sound like you are highly dexterous, but when something asks to exert yourself besides physical competency you bail out.

 

[Stumpokapow]

is it possible you just have a strong cognitive bias where you tend to perceive that you are good at things regardless of whether or not you are? this is well documented.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effect

 

[Peltz]

This is my problem. There are things in life that no matter what you do, still require hard work. I can't seem to muster that up. Getting fit, for example.

Not fit, but good at sports?

Yea... okay.

 

[Yonafunu]

Draw me something, OP

 

[Ray Wonder]

So you're too good at football and basketball and aren't fit? Who are you playing against?

I was very fit 6-7 years ago.

 

[Alienous]

So you're too good at football and basketball and aren't fit? Who are you playing against?

Scoops of half melted ice cream.

 

[depths20XX]

I'm really good at things too.

Hacky sack, yo-yo's, Frisbee, and a bunch of other things I can't think of.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I was very fit 6-7 years ago.

2008 was the perfect year to be fit.

You're too good.

 

[Sarobi]

Yes. I'd say being good at juggling and videogames will get you far in life. Congratulations.

He could become an MLG player and use juggling to taunt his opponents!

 

[entremet]

I call bullshit.

People are terrible evaluators of their own talent.

Seems like you need some grit.

Watch this.
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit?language=en

 

[Battersea Power Station]

I'm very careful of this now that I have kids. They're still very young, but I make sure to compliment effort ("wow, you worked so hard at this!") rather than accomplishment ("you did it!"). Effort scales better with increased difficulty, where pride in achievement does not. In the same vein, I don't call them "so good," or "very smart," but try to find other descriptors, like "determined," "focused," "resourceful," etc.

 

[Qurupeke]

Start programming. You're bound to fail a lot there. Curse lifted.

 

[Skeyser]

Am so good at everything, I've decided to spend my life in my mom's basement because I don't want to embarrass anyone with my amazing skills.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Ah the curse of being able to juggle. Sucks to be you I guess.

 

[SmithnCo]

I'm the best at what I do

But what I do is nothing

 

[joelseph]

too many to list and Juggling makes the top 6

Lol yowzers.

OP, childhood is awesome. Real life not so much. Just got to put your head down and do things.

 

[Alienous]

ITT: I'm 'good' at everything I didn't give up on.

 

[Kill Your Masters]

Did you play competitive basketball? Any good at it? Name some accomplishments?

Did you ever go and play at competitive e-sports tournaments? How did they go?

How many views/downloads has your music on soundcloud/youtube etc.?

If you are too good at so many things you must have something to show off.

 

[GQman2121]

Almost everything that I do has come extremely easy to me. From when I was a child, to an adult. Football, Basketball, Juggling, Drawing, Music, Video Games, too many to list. But, I think this "gift" has been more of a curse.

If those are the first things that pop into your head, then congratulations, you're a master at activities that no one gives a shit about. Join the rest of us in the real world.

 

[Timeaisis]

This is not a stealth brag thread.

You sure about that?