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15 skills I've always wanted to pick up and why I haven't

These are in no particular order.

  1. Singing--not enough confidence and I don't know where to start
  2. Cooking--I know some basics but learning more seems overwhelming
  3. Sewing--I guess the opportunity doesn't really present itself and also cost of entry
  4. Dancing--pure lack of talent
  5. Computer programming--I don't know where to start and it seems overwhelmin
  6. Dog training--I guess I am learning this a bit to be fair, but I haven't fully immersed myself because of all of the conflicting advice
  7. Hair styling--fear of experimentation
  8. Dog grooming--unwilling dogs
  9. Drawing--lack of talent
  10. Baking--Again, I know some basics, but more seems overwhelming
  11. Jewelry making--cost of entry
  12. Film editing--I actually have a project in mind for this
  13. Cocktail making--cost of entry
  14. Nail art--I'm already bad at basic nail painting
  15. How to be more politicall engaged--I am working on this, but mostly I guess I get overwhelmed

(Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco)

"sewing" by Dagmar Luhringova


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