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Talent – Let it Shine

Posted April 18, 2010 9:24 AM

An article in the New York Times ponders the age-old question of what talent is, and how we get it. Is it inherited, or do we develop it as we grow and learn? In other words, is talent a matter of nature or nurture? The author takes the position that if we think of talent as something we're born with, and can't do anything about, "then we're selling ourselves and our children short" — and cites scientific research that indicates that the nature-vs.-nurture debate is too simplistic, and that "the interplay between environment and genes is far more intricate than that." It appears that traits like perseverance and confidence have a lot to do with our ability to eventually succeed — and indeed, excel — at what we do. Where do you come down on the question of talent, or our ability to excel? Which of the findings discussed in this article resonate with you?

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04/18/2010 7:20 PM

There is no such thing as being born with it. Having come from a family farm, it talent was all earned. And having worked for a family company with the offspring bragging they were born with the knowledge, I would correct them and reply to the "No you were not born with the knowledge of the business, you were just born into the business."

I do know of people that seemed they have a natural ability or talent as though though know how to accomplish things they never done before, but after working with these types of people, I discover that it only appears that way. Its just that they have an ability to pick things up very quickly, intuitively. That is all. No gift of being born with the knowledge. And I also notice that there is a aurora of subtle confidence about them, this I agree with, but not over confidence this I see as working opposite.

And its usually traits I see in their parents also.

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04/18/2010 11:11 PM

Allow me to correct your post - although you are quite knowledgeable on a variety of subjects, you don't seem to care about grammatical/spelling/punctuational errors that you continually make:

There is no such thing as being born with it. Having come from a family farm, it talent was all earned. And Having worked for a family company with the offspring bragging that they were born with the knowledge, I would correct them and reply: to the "No you were not born with the knowledge of the business, you were just born into the business."

I do know of people that seemed they to have a natural ability or talent as though though they know how to accomplish things they never had done before., But, after working with this ese types of people, I discovered that it only appears that way. It's just that they have an ability to pick things up very quickly; intuitively. That is all. There is Nno gift of being born with the knowledge. And I also notice that there is an aurora of subtle confidence about them., tThis I agree with, [but not over confidence this I see as working opposite.] Can't even understand what you mean here.

And It's usually traits I see in their parents also.

p911

Other than the outlined mistakes, a very good post. However, because of said mistakes, it took me much longer than usual to reach this conclusion, hence this post.

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04/19/2010 12:50 AM

not a spelling place. so don't get your hopes up that this is going to change.

Value is determined in technical and insight terms here. otherwise I would have many more GA's for good spelling and grammar.

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04/19/2010 4:08 AM

Well spelt, that man .

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04/19/2010 8:29 AM

Thank you for the correction,

it is a apparent to me, that I have never put a high priority on the issues you described, as unprofessional as that is or seems. I have been told about these very issues, and I try to correct it. even though it does seem I have given up on it, I haven't. and even though when it seems to me that I nailed it, I can read it the next day and be very disappointed.

These are my opinions and reflections. Reports, or technical issues are better but may not be at the level they should be

I have also been told I excel at some issues, but others issues there is room for improvement. This is the case.

I am sure there are issues here on this post and I thank you for the corrections.

As far as other excuses such as time constraints I am not even going to use that. Because the root of the problem, its me.

struggling but persevering

Again I thank you for the constructive criticism.

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05/15/2010 7:26 AM

phoenix911,

I admire your humility.

Meanwhile, to the OP, the saying that "everybody is talented but only those who nuture their talents come to limelight" holds and is very instructive for this topic.

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04/19/2010 7:16 AM

Talents are GIFTS simply put. And GIFTS come from GOD the FATHER simply put. Now let your little LIGHT shine or it might burn out.

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04/19/2010 7:20 AM

Talent for its successful outcome, needs more of a grooming [ self or externally] and is a complex inter linkage to so many factors than to be assumed as in born.

*Talent has an original influence on DNA, the inheritage from parental genes.

*Talent is felt from external sources as an observation, further groomed.Well wishers, parents influence such developments.

*Apart from ingenuity, the inclination, inspiration, fluency and role model setting or motivations lead self development of talents.

*The positive surroundings of individuals like locality, availability of resources, facilities are another inputs decisive in talent building.

*Teachers are instrumental in spotting and nurturing talents by grooming.

*Guru or coach of the expertized field is another major player who can decide the destiny.of individuals.

*Available opportunities to the individuals during the journey are other major factors- like selections, camps, divisional, national etc.

*A person apart from his basic in-stints/ fluency, should do a good deal of practice, advanced trainings should improvise for betterment.

* Competitions are becoming new tools for talent grooming particularly the medias.

*For an emp[loyee the company atmosphere like caring peers, pals or managements develop talent exploitation.

*Many parents identify early stage talent In kids or do race horse training, which is more of imposed grooming.

*Successful talent breeding and exploitation is a long term phenomenon which is a combined outcome of ingenuity, encouragement, practice, commitment, dedication, perseverance, available opportunities, positive motivation and goal setting nature of the individuals.

The overall interest and achievement drives and successful availing of opportunities lay the path of shining talents in all individual. Practice and continuous improvement are key drivers.

It is a hard and long built venture and not a day's magic.

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