You should say: what the talent is, when you discovered it, how you would like to improve it, and explain how you feel about this talent.
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Speaker: Joseph
To be honest, I’ve never really considered myself someone with a clear natural talent. I’ve always felt that most of my abilities come from persistence rather than raw ability. However, if I had to choose something, I’d say I might have a slight natural inclination for explaining things clearly to other people.
I first noticed this in high school. Whenever we had group projects, I would often end up being the one who broke down complex ideas into simpler terms so everyone could understand. It wasn’t something I consciously tried to do — it just felt natural for me to organize information in a logical way. A few classmates even told me that my explanations made topics seem less intimidating, which stuck with me.
That said, I don’t see this as an extraordinary gift. I think it’s more of a small strength that could be developed further. To improve it, I’d like to become more confident in public speaking and perhaps even take part in workshops or activities that require structured communication, such as presentations or mentoring. I also think learning to adjust my explanations depending on the audience — whether they’re beginners or more advanced — would be an important skill to build.
In terms of how I feel about it, I’d say I have a balanced perspective. I don’t believe that talent alone determines success; in fact, I think discipline and consistency matter much more. Even if I don’t possess a dramatic, obvious talent like being naturally athletic or musically gifted, I’m comfortable with the idea that steady improvement can be just as powerful. In a way, recognizing that I’m not exceptionally talented has made me more resilient, because I rely on effort rather than ability.
Speaker : Blondie
I think I’d have to go with my natural eye for photography, specifically capturing candid moments. It’s something I really only noticed back in high school when I was the one always snapping photos on field trips. While everyone else was busy posing for those stiff, awkward group shots, I’d be off to the side catching someone laughing mid-sentence or a cool shadow hitting a brick wall. I realized then that I have this weirdly fast reflex for composition—I can just “see” the frame before I even lift my phone or camera. It’s not something I ever sat down to learn; I just seem to instinctively know when the light is hitting right or when a moment feels genuine.
The thing is, as much as I have the “eye” for it, I’m still pretty clueless when it comes to the technical side of things. I’d love to actually sit down and master manual settings—understanding f-stops, shutter speeds, and ISO—so I’m not just relying on “auto” mode and a bit of luck. I’d also love to get better at post-processing and editing. Right now, I mostly just slap a filter on things, but I want to learn how to manipulate color and depth to really tell a story with an image. I’ve been looking into some local workshops or even just some deep-dive tutorials to help me bridge that gap between “having a knack for it” and actually being a skilled photographer.
I feel really passionate about this because, in a way, it’s like a superpower for freezing time. Our lives move so fast, especially now, and being able to capture a feeling rather than just a “look” is something I find incredibly rewarding. It’s a bit of a creative outlet for me that doesn’t feel like work. When I’m behind a lens, I’m much more present and observant of the world around me, and I think if I could just sharpen those technical skills, I could turn this little hobby into something I’m truly proud of.
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