How I did it:

• I made lists of things I wanted to try.  I tried them one by one until I could identify what I was good at and what I wasn't.  Cooking curry is NOT my thing.
• I read "Spiraling Inward" which is a book solely about developing your creativity - which helps identify your talents.
• I did things I was afraid of - like picking up a spider and putting it outside.  I took a walk at night around the neighborhood.  I found I could face fear.  I consider that a talent.  Fear used to overwhelm me.

Lessons & tips:

• Be willing to try new things, silly things, stupid things.
• If you're a guy - sew or bead something.  If you're a woman - find a sports team you can follow and go to the games.  Maybe you'll learn you're good at mending a hem or starting a little league team - but you never know unless you try.
• Tell fear to kick rocks. 
• Go dancing, paint something, write your own cartoon, buy a computer graphics program - try anything that comes to mind.

Resources:

• Craft stores
• Martha Stewart (yes, really)
• Watching Emeril Green on cable (he teaches you how to cook organically)
• Spending time getting to know new people

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