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what is a skill you wish you had, and why? (feddit.nl)

submitted 2 years ago by neidu@feddit.nl to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Ok, I might as well go first: I wish I could draw. Not at the level where I could make photorealistic portraits, but I've always been envious of those who are able to scetch something together in a few minutes that perfectly captures what they want to convey. Sometimes words aren't enough to express what I want to say, and for those situations I would love to have a simple drawing do the talking for me.

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[–] Addv4@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Welding. Just useful for occasional projects, and would be nice to know I could weld something if necessary.

[–] Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Home Depot rents out gas-less mig welders surprisingly cheap. You could spend a fun 3-4 hours noodling around trying simple welding of angle iron pieces!

[–] Addv4@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

That's an idea! I'd want to make sure I had proper safety equipment, but that might be an plan when I have some time.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I bet you could find a class on it somewhere. Trade school or adult edu or even a local car club might have occasional offerings. This one is on my list too.

[–] Addv4@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

I could go to a community college around me (I know they teach it), but scheduling it around work might take some work. You know, I think I might actually look and see if they have an occasional weekend course. I don't have to be a professional welder, just good enough.

[–] SecretPancake@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Being able to do stuff without having to mentally prepare for days/weeks/months and then abandon it because it's just too much. I want to travel more, go on multi-day bike tours, start a business, whatever. It's almost impossible for me because I worry too much about every single detail that could happen.

[–] God_Is_Love@reddthat.com 2 points 2 years ago

Find my way places (even nearby places) without GPS!

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Self study. I don't understand how people can just self study to be senior software devs at FAANG, that's just crazy to me. For me, it needs to be more guided.

[–] HubertManne@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

a skill, one skill, there are to many I would want.

[–] TeaHands@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

All kinds of things really although mostly they're on my list to learn so I'll have them one day. Tatting might be my main one for 2024.

(Edit: Forgot the "why". Mostly because it's come up twice lately here on Lemmy and I feel left out while other people are making pretty lace)

I do wish I could learn to draw a bit better, to play the piano, and to speak multiple languages. But realistically I don't have that kind of time so have to go with things that are quicker to pick up!

[–] Therealmglitch@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Same thing as you.

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