“The Absolute Best Of The Best”: 40 Of The Most Talented People

April 7, 2024

The internet is home to many of skilled people. From woodworkers and jewelers to comics artists and beyond, it’s the platform to show off what you’ve been practicing and connect with audiences from all over the world.

But with so much content, we need someone to curate it. Luckily, the subreddit ‘Top Talent’ is on a mission to showcase the best of the best. It has 2.9 million members collecting footage of the coolest things humans can do, inspiring awe and admiration for everyone who visits them.

Continue scrolling to explore it all, including our conversation with Manhattan psychotherapist and performance coach Jonathan Alpert. You’ll find it nestled in between the images.

#1 A Recent Pencil Drawing Of My Mom I Drew For Her Birthday.. 100% Pencils On Paper

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#2 This Portrait Was Painted By Leng Jun, And For The Sake Of Precision And Detail, It Is Clear Why This Is Currently Considered The Most Realistic Image In The World

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In recent years, talks about personal accomplishments have been increasingly echoing the term growth mindset. According to the idea, it’s the constant, incremental improvement that leads to success.

In other words, if you focus on perfecting the process instead of chasing results, the latter will naturally follow as a byproduct of your dedication.

So if you started working on a new project with expensive materials and little room for mistakes, it could be helpful to break down the task into smaller, manageable steps, providing yourself with opportunities to learn and improve along the way.

#3 Pencil Drawing By 16 Year Old Irish Artist Shania Mcdonagh

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#4 This Is The Handwriting Of Nepalese Yr 8 Student Prakriti Malla Which Was Recognized As The Most Beautiful Handwriting In The World

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#5 Origami Assassin Designed And Folded By Me. Folded From A Single Square Sheet Of Paper Without Any Cutting

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“All too often people when preparing for an event or performance think about all that could go wrong,” psychotherapist and performance coach Jonathan Alpert told Bored Panda. “That only muddies their mindset, interfering with focus, and distracts them.”

“Instead, focus on strengths — what do you bring to the event or performance? — that is the many weeks or even years of preparation, and the desire to achieve success, and expertise,” the author of ‘Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days‘ added.

#6 I Create Life Like Needle Felted Pet Replicas Of Peoples Pets From Photographs

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#7 Wet Hair By Johannes Wessmark (2019). Acrylic And Oil On Canvas. Mind-Blowing Talent!

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#8 A Mailbox I Made. Not Sure If It’s Up To Par For This Sub, But I’m Very Proud

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Alpert, who works with many elite performers and leaders, suggests to “play it out in your mind and visualize the steps you will take on your big day.”

“When you start to doubt yourself that only destabilizes your belief in yourself. Think of your belief as a table top with four legs. When you feel doubtful it is the equivalent of going over that table, grabbing a leg, and shaking it — it will make that table top (belief) less strong and less stable because you introduce negative thoughts into your mindset,” he explained.

#9 The Previous Tallest Tree In Wales After A Chainsaw Artist

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#10 Fiat 500, Ballpoint Pen Drawing By Me

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#11 Miniature Painting Of A Peaceful Creek

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#12 The Greatest Accomplishment Of My Life

A 4ft x 3ft illustration depicting me leaving organized religion, becoming an addict, attempting su****e, living in a homeless shelter, and finally finding myself.

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However, it’s not just the preparation for and your performance that matter. You can also incorporate rituals or practices after you’re done with it to improve further.

“It’s not a bad idea to review your performance and try to understand what went well and what areas to work on,” Alpert said.

“A performance can be diagnostic in some ways as it reveals what can be done to improve your game. Don’t see any area of deficiency as a weakness, but rather as an opportunity for improvement that will make you stronger.”