I am a distance runner and just completed my first marathon in January.  It’s taught me a lot of skills that I can use in both my professional and personal life, like perseverance, discipline,  and how to break large goals into smaller everyday ones.  It’s also a great way to destress after a long day!  The picture below is from the first half I completed in Disney 2017.  I will say that race is one of the three things in my life I am the most proud of.

 

This looks like tons of fun! Congrats on the accomplishment! 🏅

Maybe our next Badge of the Month should be a long-distance Karaoke challenge 😀🎤

As far as hidden talents go, I’d say mine is having the ability to move my ears. 😂

But really, I’d say that I am more of a jack (or Jose)  of all trades. I tend to really engulf myself in my passion projects or hobbies for weeks or months at a time, and once that itch has been scratched I’ll look for something else that I will enjoy. These passions vary from cooking to origami to learning a new language to playing basketball to currently listening and learning about smooth jazz.  🎷

Portrait sketching is one of my talents. Here's the first portrait sketch I've done to practise hair and face detailing.

Portrait sketching is one of my talents. Here's the first portrait sketch I've done to practise hair and face detailing.

The hair looks so real, I feel like I can touch it! This sketch is amazing!

@AmaraW This is also taken in Jaipur, we have a place called Patrika Gate. Jaipur is part of Rajasthan known for its majestic forts and culture. You should definitely plan a visit soon to India.

@Rishabh_Singh05 & @ash123 definitely adding this to my bucket list too 📝

@ralphpagarigan The cake looks awesome and just about the right portion for one person 😁.  Such a great skill to have, I loved baking as a kid - but as an adult I seem to have lost the skills and the patience for it.  

I am not an artistic person, so everything you share is really amazing for me!!

I think that one hidden talent is that I cook delicious :) 

Hello Everyone,

Certainly, it's not a talent akin to singing or painting, but I derive great enjoyment from the examination, review, and in-depth analysis of sports data, particularly for the purpose of fantasy sports. At present, my fantasy sports endeavors are focused solely on football and hockey, as I found that dedicating time to basketball and baseball was becoming overly demanding, leading my partner to gently suggest a reduction in my involvement.

In recent years, my commitment to comprehensive analysis has yielded tangible results, as evidenced by my victories in both the hockey and football leagues in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

For those who fondly recall flipping to the back pages of newspapers for sports updates (haha), I have a background in the newspaper industry, having worked for a national newspaper distributor. During my tenure, I was responsible for the manual uploading, editing, and ensuring data consistency before its publication the following day. Perhaps that work led to my current talent for it.

Thank you,

Adam

@gdyczyak I feel you on fantasy sports-I did fantasy baseball for years, but it got to be more time consuming than the results made it worth...

I have a genuine passion for playing Badminton, which has allowed me to represent our academy in several competitions in Hyderabad (India) showcasing my skills on and off the court. Soon I’ll be representing our company in corporate events. I am thrilled to be a part of this vibrant community and look forward to actively participating in initiatives like “Badge of the Month.” 

Additionally, I’m excited to share one of my talents with the XM community, as I believe it’s a wonderful platform for us to connect and celebrate our diverse abilities.