Re: Natural talent vs practice
You can always find a reason to not do something if you're so inclined. Just putting that out there.
I think the idea of talent (as opposed to dogged determination) strikes at our concept of equality. We're all supposed to be equal in the eyes of the law (or religion, if you believe), for instance. we're all supposed to possess the same advantages -- the legal ability to vote when we reach our majority, the legal ability to drive when we've passed the tests ... but while we will admit that sometimes that equality doesn't happen, we're often not willing to translate that to other venues, especially when it's something we love. I love looking at art, but i can spot in an instant the difference between someone who is a master technician and someone who has a different spark. You can call it what you want, but the shorthand word I use is "talent." I do believe such sparks exist whether i have it or not. certainly, talent alone won't do anything, but it can move you above the horizon. my take, at any rate.
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