What's My Hidden Talent?

Take this quiz to learn about skills you didn't know you had!

Everyone has a talent—something they’re amazing at without even trying. But some talents are less obvious than others. You might not have even discovered yours yet.

Just answer a few deep questions, and we’ll analyze your personality and tell you the special skill that’s hiding inside you.

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Questions Overview

1. What does "talent" mean to you?
  1. It's something you're born with.
  2. It's something you learn and practice.
  3. It's something you can be born with, but you can also learn it.
2. What inspires you most?
  1. Other people
  2. Nature
  3. Art
3. What are you most proud of?
  1. I pick myself up when I fall down.
  2. I'm generous and give to others.
  3. I'm thoughtful and intelligent.
  4. I never back down from a challenge.
4. What are you most ashamed of?
  1. I give up too easily.
  2. I don't always think things through.
  3. I can be a little mean, even when I don't mean to.
  4. I don't feel very special or talented.
5. Which quality do you value most in a friend?
  1. They're always honest.
  2. They know how to have a good time.
  3. They're clever and creative.
  4. They're super loyal.
6. What's the nicest thing someone could do for you right now?
  1. Do all my chores for me.
  2. Give me a big, warm hug.
  3. Give me a genuine compliment.
  4. Give me lots and lots of money.
7. Choose one of life's big questions:
  1. What happens when we die?
  2. Is there life on other planets?
  3. What is "love" anyway?
  4. Is fate or destiny real?
8. How do you see the world?
  1. The world is beautiful, and we should keep it that way.
  2. The world is hard, but we can make it better.
  3. The world is strange, and that's how I like it.
9. What was/is your favorite subject in school—even if it's not your best?
  1. English or literature
  2. Math
  3. Science
  4. History
10. What motivates you to get through the day?
  1. Seeing other people smile.
  2. Feeling like I've made progress on my to-do list.
  3. Feeling like I've learned something new.
  4. Just knowing that I've survived another day!
11. Pretend you're walking outside. Where are you looking?
  1. Down at the ground, to make sure I don't trip.
  2. Up at the sky. I'm lost in thought.
  3. The path ahead. I want to be sure I'm headed in the right direction.
  4. The scenery all around me. It's a lot to take in!
12. What's your goal in life?
  1. Having fun.
  2. Making a difference.
  3. Making myself better.
  4. I don't know yet!

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About Hidden Talents

When you think of “talent,” you probably think of something like drawing, being good at math, or running a marathon. These are all “hard talents,” which are skills that are easy to see and point out. “Hidden” talents, on the other hand, are less obvious, and you may not even realize you have them! That doesn’t mean other people haven’t noticed, though. There are a lot of hidden talents, and for this quiz, we focused on 6 of the major ones. Here’s what you need to know about each of them:

Communicating
Communicating is one of the biggest hidden talents, and most people don’t even realize why. Well, ever feel misunderstood? Like no matter how you say something, your message isn’t getting across. You’re not alone! Good communicators, though, know exactly what to say to make other people understand them. It also helps them get along well in groups, and socialize with others.

Listening
Like communicating, listening is one of those skills that many people realize is actually a skill, but it sure is! To be able to hear someone speak and read between the lines to get at what they’re actually saying, or to understand what they mean by not saying something, is a gift. It’s a form of empathy that helps you connect to other people, even when other people find it hard to connect.

Problem-Solving
We’re not just talking about puzzles and math problems, but those count, too! We mean more subtle things, like how to get everything on a to-do list done in a short amount of time, or how to make a team of people who dislike each other all get along so a project goes smoothly. Problem-solvers are always looking for ways life could be easier and better, and how to make it happen.

Coming to the Rescue
People with this hidden talent are also called “helpers.” They’re always looking for ways to lend a hand and make other people’s lives easier. It can be small things, from giving someone some money for a meal, or huge things, like letting someone crash on their couch during hard times. Rescuers and helpers are all about using their resources and gifts, and giving those gifts to others.

Entertaining
Entertainers aren’t just actors and actresses! They’re like the social glue that holds people together. They’re usually great at conversations, have warm and open vibes, and are just generally people that you want to spend time with. They have that X factor that makes them interesting, but also friendly and generous.

Creating
Creatives are maybe the most “obvious” of the hidden talents, but that doesn’t make them any less important. They’re artists, bakers, cooks, mechanics, engineers, crafters. They use their time and abilities to make new things, and bring beauty, joy, and just good things in general into this world.

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