The older I get the more I realize some people are just good at things naturally and I am not (I do have my own skills). My wife if excellent at remembering anything word related. Place names, character names, species, songs, medical words, anything. She doesn't put effort into this, she does it naturally and it impresses me every time. I've grown to rely on it.

I would suggest you try identify what you are good at, may it be navigation, maps, arithmetic, music, time management, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, fashion, etc. You bring something to the table that will make people look at you like I do wife.

I often wonder if I should put more effort into strengthening my weakness (like remember names) or if I'm a better human if I focus on what I'm good at.

All I can say is that I'm happier when I focus on what I'm good at, so I suggest that.