Inspirational Quote:
Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.~Stephen King
What does this quote mean to you in your life? Let me know in the comments.
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“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” –– Stephen King
Talent is defined as :”a natural aptitude or skill.” (Thank you Google)
Yet many of us experience the feeling of fear that we don’t have what it takes to achieve our goals. We are worried that we don’t have some illusive, “talent.”
Fear not.
It may not matter anyway. In the end, talent is useless unless applied. And those without natural talent can achieve just as much or more by obeying principles of (1) persistence and (2) hard work (effort).
My conclusion:
Persistence and hard work can make up for what you lack in talent. — Ben Balden
Talent, however, is important. I don’t think Stephen King is saying it’s worthless. It just (1) needs to be refined through practice and experience, and (2) needs to be leveraged through work – lots of work. So, when you’re developing your knowledge, skills, and your abilities don’t be afraid that you are somehow less capable or worthy than another because heaven didn’t bestow the talent on you. Furthermore, don’t be afraid to lay into it with a bunch of diligent effort to both increase your abilities and your productive output.
What did you get from this quote? What role does talent play in your life? Have you ever felt that, perhaps, you might be left out because you didn’t possess the illusive talent?
How can these principles help you live a happier, fuller life?
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