Turn nontalents into small-press problems with support

Everyone has nontalents—areas where performance feels like pushing a boulder uphill. But unlike core talents, these gaps aren’t worth endless effort to erase. The smarter move? Build a simple support system to neutralize them.

Imagine you’re a top coder who freezes at the thought of writing meeting agendas. Instead of spending weeks in “communications training,” you grab a template, schedule a coworker to share note-taking, and set up calendar reminders. Suddenly, the agenda task shrinks from dread to a quick five-minute routine.

By matching a small fix to a persistent struggle, you protect your mental energy for high-leverage work. This isn’t about becoming flawless—it’s about turning systemic speed bumps into harmless speed lines. Rely on tools, partners, or simple workarounds so your nontalents become irrelevant.

With the right support system, you’ll carry less frustration into each day and unlock more time to refine what you do best. It’s a straightforward equation: support + nontalent = no problem.

Pick one chore you dread and list three quick fixes—maybe a shared checklist, dedicated software, or a peer buddy. Implement the easiest today and note how much time and stress you reclaim. Give it a try this afternoon and see how your focus shifts back to the tasks you love.