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Hey guys, I was talking to my girl friend and she was telling me how she loved art more as a kid. She's a phenomenal artist. But one time she entered a competition, and got told by judges that her work didn't follow the guidelines and lacked innovation. After that day, she never did art seriously. In belief that other people were more "talented" than her. Then I asked her; "Well, you never thought that maybe your 9th grade project wasn't the peek of your art, and that the judges were making a point?"
Two things I was upset by.
1: She let the opinions of others stop her from doing what she enjoys.
2: She believed that her lack of talent limited her ability.
Gladly enough she's very intelligent and listened to me and also now agrees with me!
So I told her a made up story. Who do you think is more talented?
There are two kids: Hugh and Mungus
*Hugh's father is an artist who has taught his son his passion on his spare time.
- Mungus' father owns a painting company. In his spare time, he taught him about hard work will always pay off.
* Hugh's EXPERIENCE in art makes him an excellent A student in art. Which kids then call it "Talent". Hugh now thinks he's a level above the students, believing he's way above the competition. So in his spare time he only needs to practice for an hour. He only has enough time to draw the things he likes.
- Mungus found great interest in art, but never really drew much. He was a D student. Listening to his father, he dedicates 3 hours of practice everyday. He has enough time to draw the things he likes, and the things he sucks at.
Flash forward 8 years, it is now 9th grade. Hugh and Mungus enter an art competition. To Hugh's surprise, Mungus wins the competition. He thinks "How did he win? In first grade I was so much better than him.. I guess he's just talented."
You see guys, this is why I don't believe in talent. I only believe in experience. To assume someone was fated to greatness is outrageous. All I'm saying, is the experiences of one's childhood can greatly mold a person. Break free from the chains you're in, and start working harder than anyone.
Two things I was upset by.
1: She let the opinions of others stop her from doing what she enjoys.
2: She believed that her lack of talent limited her ability.
Gladly enough she's very intelligent and listened to me and also now agrees with me!
So I told her a made up story. Who do you think is more talented?
There are two kids: Hugh and Mungus
*Hugh's father is an artist who has taught his son his passion on his spare time.
- Mungus' father owns a painting company. In his spare time, he taught him about hard work will always pay off.
* Hugh's EXPERIENCE in art makes him an excellent A student in art. Which kids then call it "Talent". Hugh now thinks he's a level above the students, believing he's way above the competition. So in his spare time he only needs to practice for an hour. He only has enough time to draw the things he likes.
- Mungus found great interest in art, but never really drew much. He was a D student. Listening to his father, he dedicates 3 hours of practice everyday. He has enough time to draw the things he likes, and the things he sucks at.
Flash forward 8 years, it is now 9th grade. Hugh and Mungus enter an art competition. To Hugh's surprise, Mungus wins the competition. He thinks "How did he win? In first grade I was so much better than him.. I guess he's just talented."
You see guys, this is why I don't believe in talent. I only believe in experience. To assume someone was fated to greatness is outrageous. All I'm saying, is the experiences of one's childhood can greatly mold a person. Break free from the chains you're in, and start working harder than anyone.
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