10+ Examples Of How You Can Still Suck At Something You've Done Your Entire Life

In many ways, the phrase practice makes perfect makes a ton of sense. Naturally, when you work hard over time to hone your skills, especially when concentrated on one or two things, not only do you get better at such a task, but you usually become extremely skilled or talented at that task.

That's not how everything in life works, though, especially for some of us who just can't quite seem to nail the basics we've been doing our entire lives. What better place to discuss our collective, relatable failures with like-minded people?

This AskReddit thread posed the question: "What's something you've done your whole life but are still bad at?" The answers were too good not to share.

1. You got this.

“Attempting to be more self-confident.I’m always extremely hard on myself because I expect so much from myself. I wasn’t ever told that I was the smartest or the best; nonetheless, I still expect perfection from everything I do.It’s hard sometimes, but I just keep trudging. Maybe I’ll get somewhere with it one day and just be happy with being me. That day is not yet here.Every day is a new day, though, and I try to push through all the self-doubt mental roadblocks I am putting in my own way.”

2. The worst cake to perfect.

“Make pancakes.Sounds simple enough, right? I don’t know why, but I always end up burning them, getting uneven coloring, or having them end up raw in the middle.Did I also mention I’m in culinary school?”

3. Who really wants to get out of bed? Sleeping and snuggling is where it's at.

“Getting out of bed.I just can’t figure out how to do that at a reasonable time without being tired the whole day.” socialtalent

4. It's not for everyone.

“Golf. I just suck.Had lessons, sucked. Bought better clubs, sucked.Had more lessons, sucked.I can hit the driver 280 yards, but not necessarily in the right direction.”

5. Lacking in spatial awareness, rhythm, and/or hand-eye coordination? Dancing may not be for you.

“Dancing.I took dance classes from ages 4 to 12/13 and then went into theatre, where I did musical theatre-styled dancing. Now, for fun, I’ll learn TikTok dances. I’ve danced my whole life, and from this, you’d think, “she should at least have the basics down,” but I really don’t.I’m okay if you show me how to do something and I can copy it, but I’m definitely nothing special and have zero flexibility.”

6. All tied up.

“I’ve been wearing a tie for thirty years, but most mornings I have real trouble remembering how to tie one and have to try a couple of times.I often have to look at a diagram.” chzbgr

7. Hobbies shouldn't be a chore.

“Play guitar. I’m 25 and have played since I was 12.I’ve never taken lessons; I just picked up my dad's old guitar he bought in college and started learning songs by ear. I’m not good at structured practice, so I’m nowhere near the level I should be, but I love playing and writing music.I can’t really play with others because I never had anyone to play with and lack the technical knowledge of how to play with others, which I’m kind of sad about.My technique is really horrible to well-trained guitarists, but it works.I’m by no means bad. I know most chords and scales, and I can sit down and learn any song by ear. Most recently, I’ve been taking on Eugene’s Trick Bag, and I have most of it down at speed on acoustic.I can impress people who don’t play, but high-level players are mortified by my self-taught technique.It’s a fun hobby, though, and a creative outlet, and it gets me girls. I have no intention of making it a chore.”

8. That good introvert life.

“Interacting with people.Party? I hope there’s a dog.My best friend and his girlfriend try to set me up with a girl? Does she find nervous guys attractive?Meeting new people, friends of friends, or friends of my girlfriend? How does reading Reddit and listening to music sound to you instead?”

9. Think long and hard.

“Left and right.I am 35 years old and have a goddamned PhD, but I can’t tell left from right without thinking about it. North, South, East, West?Forget it.” giphy

10. Heads up!

“Catching a ball.You heard me; I’ve always sucked at it.I’m not an athletic kid, but it’s still disgraceful.”

11. Thank goodness for the technology of GPS

“Learning directions.It took me two years to learn about different routes and passages of my university.Honestly, I’m not sure if I know all of them because I still get lost from time to time.”

12. La La La La La La La

“Singing.If you aren’t born with the ability to carry a tune, voice lessons aren’t going to help—not that I’ve had any.” giphy

13. Hmm yes the sport is sports

“All sports!I am the world's worst athlete! I have no coordination and I’m extremely clumsy. I tried a few sports growing up, but I got picked on because I sucked. I always wanted to be good at at least one sport.It hasn’t happened yet. I’m in my 50s now, so the odds aren’t great that it’s ever going to happen.”

14. It's overrated anyway

“Playing the piano.I’ve been playing for over 20 years, and I still can’t sight-read; my theory is weak, and I’m still very much an amateur.It’s frustrating, really.”

15. Just... shh.

“Talking to people.The older I get, the harder and more awkward it gets. And I don’t mean trying to hook up or anything.Small talk and so on is just not there for me.” gfycat