Is Talent a Myth?
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For as much as it seems that talent is a real driving force that allows people to excel at certain things I am equally convinced that it is totally overrated. Sure, some people have developed a knack for certain types of things. In my opinion anyone can learn to do anything and in reality talent is irrelevant and a myth.
If you happen to be pursuing something you feel you don’t have a talent for then you will likely find this perspective encouraging. I for one have come to make a living off of writing; something I most definitely don’t have a talent for. As such, I can’t help but consider how it is that I have succeeded at it, and ultimately what the real formula for success might be.
Are You Lucky, Fortunate, or Good?
Much to my wife’s disdain, talk radio not only keeps me awake during road trips it entertains me and helps to pass the time much more quickly as I drive. She on the other hand finds it mostly boring and doesn’t quite understand my attempts to argue with a medium that is incapable of hearing or responding to my points. Thankfully, during our recent return trip from holiday our little one needed her attention more than usual and I was able to argue, insult, agree and disagree with almost any talking head I wanted.
