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Hard Work VS Natural Talent
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Posted on Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:12 pm

JOHNNYBEGOOD

Joined: 17 Jul 2006
Posts: 354

Woodpecker wrote:
I heard that with musicians, it's 80% talent and only 20% hard work. Smile

It doesn't make the 20% part any less of a bitch. My brother practices almost an hour every day, not including lessons and chamber orchestra.
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Posted on Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:15 pm

ErikJDurwoodII

Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Posts: 16

Talent is developed. Some can develop it quicker than others, but for the most part you can practice and work hard and develop a talent to surpass an individual with natural talent and no drive. Natural talent exists, but requires technique, inspiration and experience to be fully utilized. Somebody who develops talent from scratch is said to have the greatest range of talents, yet may not be particularly advanced in a single one. The “Jack-of-All-Trades, Master-of-None” or “Renaissance Man” condition. It’s difficult to advance in a particular talent when your interests go in all directions. On the flip-side, natural talent has the drawback of being very capable in one practice, yet strongly hindered in a conflicting skill. (math vs. art)

Regardless of the supposed challenges of each condition, we are humans and capable of great things. With enough hard work and effort, we can break through our particular “types” and accomplish just about anything. *corny*

Often this question occurs when somebody who sees little to no results initially, will think they lack a certain affinity or talent so they get brought down and quit. While others will revel at their seemingly natural ability, but complain about lack of advancement after sub-par effort.

All change needs Energy, Direction and Intent.
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