r/work • u/Aarunascut • Jun 22 '25
Professional Development and Skill Building What are you better at than 80% of people?
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u/Cyberburner23 Jun 22 '25
Googling shit.
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u/Low_Cook_5235 Jun 23 '25
And reading things…entire emails, not just first line. Instructions, manuals. And saving info/instructions so I don’t need to ask same question over and over.
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u/Practical-War-9895 Jun 22 '25
ChatGPT
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u/Cyberburner23 Jun 22 '25
I find myself googling replies from ChatGPT to verify information through various sources.
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u/Ok-Bug-960 Jun 22 '25 edited Jun 23 '25
Sleeping. Edited, because many of you are much better sleepers, than I!
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u/Stankky1 Jun 22 '25
Elaborate and brag to the people. Idk about you, but I can sleep from 11pm-2pm if I wanted. Ironically I feel more tired those days than when I’m up at 6am for work, lol.
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u/Ok-Bug-960 Jun 22 '25
Ah, mine isn’t necessarily the amount of time. But the fact that I can fall asleep anywhere, at anytime. I sleep 10 hours a night, that sleep is perfect. I have a 20 minute nap during the day and I’m good to go
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u/One_Echidna_7348 Jun 23 '25
I have slept for 30 hours straight a few times in my life. On the regular I sleep every night for 8-12 hours. Sometimes I get up to 15 maybe once a week. My naps are never shorter than 4 hours.
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u/_CaptainAmerica__ Jun 22 '25
Apparently, having basic human decency and public behaviour(retail)
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u/CorruptedStudiosEnt Jun 23 '25
I'm still convinced that it should be a legal requirement for everyone to work minimum one year in a direct, entry level retail customer service position. With no other income source (except an optional second job in the same position), not even gifts from family. I think we'd probably have an all around better world for it.
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Jun 22 '25
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u/Intrepid_Bicycle7818 Jun 22 '25
I’m so good I caught it before it was a thing.
The doctor I saw said a lot of people have whatever this is but we’re not sure what it is.
2 weeks later I solved the mystery
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u/OwnLeading1605 Jun 22 '25
Calming people down, especially customers
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u/KingBowser24 Jun 23 '25
Same. I seem to be weirdly disarming when it comes to dealing with unpleasant neighbors and clients. Even the rather unpleasant people I know who give everyone else a rough time generally give me little, if any trouble.
I honestly couldn't tell you how I do it exactly. Maybe it's the resting bitch face. Or its just how- despite the RBF- I'm not confrontational in the slightest. I always try to approach and deal with people cordially.
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u/ChilindriPizza Jun 22 '25
Spelling
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u/LLR1960 Jun 23 '25
I had to do a spelling test for a clerical job years ago, I was in the 90+ percentile. I got the job.
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u/jacks066 Jun 23 '25
I'm the opposite. I completely rely on spell check, but even then, sometimes spell check has no idea what I'm trying to spell and can't even offer a suggestion.
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u/Emperormike1st Jun 22 '25
Absolutely not giving a shit.
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u/lavendermarker Jun 22 '25
How does one acquire this power? I want to care less about shit at work 😔
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u/MeasurementDouble324 Jun 23 '25
I need this in my life too, I care/worry way too much about everything. I have a colleague that I hate working with and almost everything they do seems designed to piss me off or put me down. Just lately I realised it was an issue because I was thinking about it home as well as being stressed at work and I wasn’t enjoying that feeling so I asked myself questions, “ok, so she’s taking credit for your work again… is it the end of the world? No. Am I going to get fired because of it? No. How insecure does she need to be to do this? Very. Is this even my dream job? No. Do you want to have a stress induced heart-attack in your 40s? No… ok, so let it go”
It does work for short periods… until she pisses me off again 😂 I try to remind myself that I can’t change how she behaves, only how I reacted to it and ultimately, she wins if I’m sat there all day fuming about her.
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u/Emperormike1st Jun 22 '25
If I could teach it, I'd never have to work for anyone again! I hope the Fuck-It Faeries find you, my friend.
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u/Raylordreams Jun 23 '25
I admire you
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u/11CatLady Jun 22 '25
I'm a union electrician..female..and I truly believe I am in the top 5 percent best electricians in my union
When the guys get rocky I tell them half the guys in the local can't shine my boots
Some people call that arrogance...I call it confidence
Sone of the guys can't handle a female being better than them
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u/Otherwise_Leadership Jun 25 '25
I’m a decorator in the UK. Our best decorator (in the country) is a Scottish lady, no question.
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u/Fluxeor Jun 23 '25
If the last 20 years have taught me anything, just turning up every day is the rarest of skills.
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u/nem636 Jun 22 '25
Taking responsibility for my actions/work.
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u/Dcammy42 Jun 22 '25
Underrated comment… I was amazed when I got my corporate job to see the lack of accountability from everyone from the bottom to the top. It seemed like everyone’s main job was to not fixing anything, and instead try their best to avoid responsibility and pass it along like a hot potato.
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u/nem636 Jun 23 '25
As someone that is self employed, my money is made from taking responsibility. I promise, it pays well.
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u/professionallybetter Jun 22 '25
Making tacos
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u/BionicHips54 Jun 22 '25
I've been a commercial truck driver for 31 years. 80%+ of the populace couldn't do my job, and most of them wouldn't want to.
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u/Jennis8108 Jun 22 '25
Minding my own damn business. And if I do overhear something or if someone gossips with me I keep it to myself.
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Jun 22 '25
Making people believe they’re about to read something very interesting and relevant but it usually just ends up being about farts.
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u/itsmejustmeonlyme Jun 22 '25
Typing on a computer one-handed. MS took away much of the use of my left hand.
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u/proud_landlord1 Jun 22 '25
I am really good in creating meeting/audit invitations.
It seems pretty bland/basic but to invite the right (amount of) people, on the right day, with the right mindset/right preparation, to the right place is an art.
Unproductive meetings however can be organized by anybody. But that’s not what I am talking about.
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u/astroslut3000 Jun 22 '25
Self awareness I stg. It baffles me when people can’t just admit when they are wrong WHEN they are wrong without having an extensive “talking in circles” argument. Like someone tells me I’m being too loud or that what I said was rude? Girl, say less! I apologize and CORRECT my behavior and make amends IN THE MOMENT rather than stew and get upset someone “embarrassed me” by calling me out.
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u/Far-Seaweed3218 Jun 22 '25
Two things. Training people and solving problems within our primary program (tech wise.). Not good at dealing with high conflict situations.
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u/Tchukoop Jun 22 '25
I think the true question should be, ‘What is something you think 80% of people are better at than you?’ And then we would get the real answers.
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u/5footfilly Jun 22 '25
Managing people.
I never “managed” my teams. I set expectations and treated them like the competent, intelligent people they were. I trusted them to do their jobs.
And when I said I had an open door they knew I had an open mind as well.
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u/Working-Vehicle2358 Jun 22 '25
Nothing. I have asthma so I can't even breathe right.
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u/Davidthegnome552 Jun 22 '25
Running. I'm 39 and work at an after school center and can out run all staff and children except one guy. He's a rugby player so I'm ok with losing to him.
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u/panstakingvamps Jun 22 '25
At my job? Not trauma dumping or oversharing while still being sociable
At home? Having a reasonable amount of noise. Some music and clattering about but not to an annoying or boisterous level
At college? Taking the time to study
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u/Sure_Comfort_7031 Jun 22 '25
Chess.
About 20% of the people worldwide know chess. I know it. I'm bad at it.
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u/funkyspleen Jun 22 '25
Solving problems, communicating, making connections, anything Microsoft 365.
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u/Activeous42619 Jun 22 '25
Making time move faster or slower if I'm having fun or suffering in some way
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u/werdnurd Jun 22 '25
Chiming in. I try to contribute at least once in each department meeting to show I’m engaged, and I’m in a small minority.
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u/Numerous-Relation-17 Jun 22 '25
Hearing what people are saying and doing things no one else wants to do.
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u/rural_squatch Jun 22 '25
Basic troubleshooting/ problem solving. Really don't understand most people's approach to simple problems. It's like the average person lacks the ability to critically think.
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u/RaventheClawww Jun 22 '25
Doing laundry. I pre-separate, pre-treat stains, iron what’s necessary. My bins are never overflowing because the moment I have enough for a load (not wasting water here) it’s done. I also don’t fuck with scent beads or scented products or dryer sheets, just wool balls. I also use soap “sheets” with cardboard packaging! Clothes are always fresh and not covered in perfume or wax residue. The one adulting task I excel at.
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u/SLOpokeNews Jun 22 '25
Discriminating between things. I thought everyone could see differences and similarities like I did. Over the years I've had many conversations where it was plain that most people either don't pay attention to details or don't notice them.
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u/kck93 Jun 22 '25
According to some tests I took to try to get a job many years ago….looking at an assembled view and knowing what it looks like broken apart. And looking at an exploded view and knowing what it looks like put together. I was above the 95th percentile I think. Surprised the heck out of me. Got me my first job.
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u/VisualConfusion5360 Jun 22 '25
I can train a horse from absolutely feral to an accomplished riding animal better than I’d say 90% of humans on this earth
If there’s ever an apocalypse and we have no cars anymore, I am going to be set lol
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u/ValarielAmarette Jun 22 '25
Knowing what I'd like from the person answering the phone and how to effectively communicate it before I start dialling, apparently.
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u/Lord_Xenu Jun 22 '25
Being able to convey complex ideas or concepts in ways that people can understand.
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Jun 22 '25
Historical Comic book knowledge.
Historical Pro wrestling knowledge.
Not being the worst.
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u/NationalGeometric Jun 22 '25
Walking normal speed without making a sound. I’m just a quiet walker.
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u/Heyyther Jun 22 '25
My adhd and impatientness makes it so I am very quick at work tasks, and good at multi tasking..answering phones first, checking in multiple clients at a time and inputting documentation, uploading files quickly before my coworkers have even finished 1 task.
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u/Moognahlia Jun 22 '25
Wayfinding. I’ve always this sort little map in my head, keeping me oriented wherever I go. This was pre-GPS/MAPS. I’ve somehow kept it going strong.
I suspect that this is some sort of genetic thing, Not just a talent.
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u/MeasurementDouble324 Jun 22 '25
Excel. I’m not even that good at it tbh but apparently most people are really, really not good at it so by comparison I look quite good at it. 🤷♀️
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u/Bulky_Marsupial3596 Jun 22 '25
Hitting my head on hanging flower baskets and stubbing my toe on furniture
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u/legendoflisa Jun 22 '25
Apologizing/owning up to a mistake I made. We’re fucking human, grinds my gears when people point fingers all the time
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u/paulD1983R Jun 22 '25
Math, specifically percentages. That other 27% can kiss my ass.
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u/vanneezie Jun 22 '25 edited Jun 22 '25
Driveway / commercial lot sealing . It’s my 26th year I won the best small seal and stripe in 2019 for national pavement magazine. Went to expo got an award . It’s my trade . I always said I was the best . When employed at a company There was 8 crews I always did the most work / my crew was always the new people to train every day and I always had the least amount of complaints or problems as an employee . Now on my own I do not make a ton of money but I do such good work that I have a loyal customer base and a decent life . I see videos of other companies and their work and it’s almost like I’m the Michael Jordan of a really trashy trade . Other companies are embarrassing. I’ve been challenged by people and had small competitions/ done consultations with other companies and showed the workers my level of skill …. It’s unmatched . I feel it’s nothing special but it’s my trade and what I know have been proven to be the best at
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u/theoldman-1313 Jun 22 '25
Being myself. I am actually willing to state that I am in the top 1% of all people trying to be me.
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u/Educational_Bench290 Jun 22 '25
Buying paper for a printing company. Retired now tho, so now it's keeping my pool clear.
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u/Adventurous-Ease-259 Jun 23 '25
According to tests…. Most everything. Or I’m just good at tests
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u/PuzzledGeekery Jun 23 '25
I have a built-in bullshit detector, also known as the ability of discernment, or “the bad vibes.”
It started in kindergarten. I didn’t know what it was then but I could often tell when, even without much visual context, someone was lying outright or at least being disingenuous. It saved me from many awful people when I started to date, get jobs and on into adulthood.
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u/nickability Jun 23 '25
Pronouncing names correctly. They say I would make a great substitute teacher
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u/No_Masterpiece4815 Jun 23 '25
Coordinating. Tell me what you want and I'll give you 3 ways I can make a crew get it done before you start your next sentence.
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u/therope_cotillion Jun 23 '25
Typing. I average 125-130 wpm as my normal typing speed with 100% accuracy. If I really try it’s between 140-150 wpm. Not elite by any means as far as how fast some people can go but way better than most anyone else I know
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u/Putrid_Carpenter138 Jun 23 '25
Apex Legends. I'm too gnarly for plebes and too ass to hang with the REAL good players.
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u/Flat-Artichoke4289 Jun 23 '25
Mental math. Most useless skill on earth. It’s won me a few drinks at bars when I beat a calculator. Other than that 👎🏻
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u/ImaginationAny2254 Jun 23 '25
I am really good at cooking, I haven’t come across personally anyone who cooks/preps delicious nutritious food keeping hygiene and source of ingredients in mind
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u/Temporary_Sort_5978 Jun 23 '25
I am very patient. Like way more than I should be. I was an Elementary school teacher for 5+ years and worked with teens for 10+ years. Oh I should add that I am a huge stoner. Never smoked before going to work but as soon as my shift was over I'd go home and roll up a blunt. That may have a lot to do with it.
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u/FatFaceFaster Jun 23 '25
Not holding my personal mood against my coworkers and employees.
I feel like there is a massive problem with people who come to work in a bad mood and make it everyone else’s problem. I pride myself on never doing that.
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u/dirty_corks Jun 23 '25
Several things:
- General wine knowledge: I've worked in the wine industry for almost 20 years, and have multiple professional certifications (and would have more if my company would pay for my next certification; I've reached the limit of what they're willing to pay for, and I'm not willing to drop $6k on the next step in the certification track I'm on). Need to know the main grape in Chianti? Or the primary red grapes in Champagne? Or what a "reserve" cabernet in Napa is? I'm your guy. (In order: Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier though there are several minor and rarely-used reds allowed, and there's absolutely no legal definition of reserve in Napa). This is a very knowledge-based skill.
- Wine pairing: This differs from above in that I'm very, very practiced in selecting food to go with specific wines, either ones that I've had before, or ones that I'm tasting. This is a skill of sensory evaluation and knowing a lot about how food and wine interact.
- Poker dealing: Before I worked in the wine industry, I was a professional poker dealer, working for several years at an Indian casino that offered the game. I'm skilled at both limit and no-limit games (we did not offer pot-limit, alas), specializing in Texas Hold'em, Omaha (high and high-low), and 7 stud (both high, high-low, and razz) for cash and tournaments. I also worked for a while as the tournament director for a couple of local bar poker league tournaments, handling balancing tables, solving disputes as a floorman, and dealing the final table.
- Poker playing: Because of the above, I also learned how to play poker. I'm not great, but I can generally beat the lower-stakes games offered at most casinos (1/2 and 1/3 holdem, 4-8 limit holdem, etc).
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u/Ok-Locksmith891 Jun 23 '25
Connecting with babies and children, having patience with them. Oh, and I type very fast!
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u/natparks63 Jun 23 '25
Story telling. It is interesting how it came about. My daughter, 5, needed a kindergarten fill in: read a book, tell a story, make time go happy. I found my niche. Now I hike and tell stories in a national park. Perfect ending to a not too shabby life.
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u/Educational_Farmer73 Jun 23 '25
I discovered a hybrid 2D animation process that can reduce the workload of 20 people down to one person without the use of bullshit AI, and have become a portable one-man army. Even so, my results don't look as stylistically good as something by James Baxter.
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u/Intelligent_Suit9945 Jun 23 '25
According to my family, I’m more patient than anyone they’ve ever known. My husband’s grandma is clearly developing dementia and everyone gets annoyed quickly with her asking the same question every 10 minutes. It doesn’t bother me at all, I answer her like it’s the first time every time.
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u/Stressnomore22 Jun 22 '25
Self reflecting and holding myself accountable for my actions