One thing I'm always amazed by when casually talking to people about what I do is how they don't think they can do it. Many people think that software engineering and programming are some inscrutable thing. Sometimes I try to tell them that it is nothing special, it doesn't take a mega genius or math expert to do it. That the most important skill is just being able to solve real problems, soft skills and breaking problems into parts. As well as the ability to self learn and research. I get the idea that most people don't believe that though. Or they think its a humblebrag. Rant done, it's just frustrating that people limit themselves like that.
Agree. This is a skill that can be acquired. No great computers scientists or programmers are born, they are made. Unfortunately, a vibrant interest and curiosity in core skills of mathematics, logic, and even writing (communications) is pounded out of lot of people early in life, and it makes computing seem inscrutable, unattainable and probably even boring.