When have you actually had to realise that you just were not good enough?

[molonski2]

It may have been a sport , a job , a situation..

How did it work out?

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3 mo

I think for me it was Golf , I was such a keen player and not a bad player , competing in every open event I could , they say " practice 15 mins longer " But bottom line was , I ain't goin to the US tour ( sadly ) .

[NicholasRedone]

I accepted long ago I'll be happier single and without offspring (weddings are expensive anyhow, as are mortgages and being responsible for a spouse, lol) aka expenses 😂♀️🥳

[molonski2]

You are still young bro , I had a kid at your age but the times are different.
Neither of my daughters has a kid , and they are both a bit older than you.
So who knows?

[NicholasRedone]

Indeed 😊😊👍🏻 who knows the future, nobody 😜

[NicholasRedone]

With thanks 👍🏻

[molonski2]

Absolutely.. wish I did.. I d buy shares.

[exitseven]

When I ran marathons I had to realize that I was much too heavy for the sport.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[molonski2]

How many did you run? I'm doing another 1/2 in May.

[exitseven]

I ran 8 of them and finished 6 of them. I don't know how many half marathons or 10Ks I ran. I used to do at least one race a month usually more in the warmer weather. One 4th of July weekend I ran 3 races.

[molonski2]

Well done anyhow

I've done one marathon , years ago ( when no time limits ) ..
Plenty of 10.5s..
So , my time will be sht , but I just want to do the 1)2 this time..
I'm not a good runner , just a participant.

[exitseven]

My PB was 3hours 3 minutes and 23 seconds. i was trying to beat 3 hours but never got there

[molonski2]

Thats pretty dam good..
I'm just looking for 2 hours 30 min over the half.
Which is just my 10.5 speed x 2 , not quick , but I'm there , and I had not done this stuff for so very many years , since school pretty much , so I'm happy to be out there.

[Daniela1982]

Nah, this is more like it.

[molonski2]

Thats only about one aspect of life , not the actual question.

[Daniela1982]

Kind of is. You realize you are not good enough. Then you think about it a bit and go, "Hey! Wait a minute! It's not that I am not good enough for him, he is not good enough for me!" Unless you were talking about something like sports or a job? 🤔

[molonski2]

We are talking about everything..
Sport , relationships , employment , business , school captain , community leader.. all of the above and much much more. I think in the example you give , you should never feel that way , because the selection is subjective.
I'm referring to " No , I'm genuinely not good enough to be sales manager " ( Or my skills must improve ) or " I'm just not good enough to play the US tour " ( and I have to admit that ) .

[Daniela1982]

I see, you should have explained a little more on what you were looking for. 😕

[AI Opinion]

Realizing you're not good enough in a situation is challenging, but it can lead to growth. During my early career, I once assumed I was ready for a promotion but lacked some specific skills. Instead of feeling defeated, I took it as an opportunity to upskill, focusing on areas where I needed improvement. This motivated me to take additional courses and seek mentorship. Eventually, this not only prepared me for future opportunities but also instilled a sense of humility and resilience. Embrace such moments as learning experiences, as they can catalyze personal and professional growth.

[NathanDavis]

no... the sport wasn't the right one for me

[lucy901]

Sometimes at work