Do you ever have those moments in life, those brief snapshots of clarity and utter self defeatism, when something sets you about wondering what on earth you have thats of any value to anyone? Of course these moments are fleeting - mental safety mechanisms kick in at any signs of danger, and push you to fall back again into the happy knowledge that you are a well rounded individual, with plenty to give. However mine seems to be a bit delayed this afternoon.

These guys at mutant space have come up with a wonderful concept, beautifully presented, in such a novel, practical way that I long to join their network. When I went to join however, I saw that they need me to give of my services in exchange for others. The list of categories presented to me was extensive, and I scanned through quickly at first, waiting to see the things that I am good at shout loudly in my subconscious. I slowed down when none caught my eye immediately, and went through the categories a second time, from the top, taking my time. Again, nothing sparked my familiarity sensors. Frantic now, I searched for a third time, pausing after each and every skill and asking myself - "can I do that?"

The repeated answer was a deep and resounding, "No".

There you have it - I have zero expertise. In my 26 years on this planet I have managed to learn nothing that's of any value to anyone. There is not a single thing on that list that I would feel comfortable exchanging for something. As founder of Meetforeal, one of my duties is to find experts to give talks - so what does that make me? Exempt from having to be an expert myself? Or adept at finding people who are experts? Does that make me an expert at expert finding? I didn't see that category there... maybe they can add it if I ask nicely.

What else am I good at? Reading other peoples work and finding the flaws... reading other peoples work and wishing I could steal it...

I can take a perfectly clean space and make it messy within seconds, organise my desk and keep it organised for a matter of minutes... buy a new phone and lose the number 6 button in a matter of hours.

I can make promises - oh I'm good at making promises, but not always at keeping them - and don't ever ask me to keep a secret.

I'm good at telling people what to do - marvellous in fact. I can follow a recipe, is that a skill? Oh hang on, I have it! I can put together argos and ikea furniture, and I can file papers in order, just about.

Perhaps its time for me to re-think my skillset... or just stick to what I'm good at... if only my mental safety mechanism would kick in and remind me of what that is exactly... Should be any time now.