You have a natural predisposition toward particular activities and skills. Plus, you'll have been rewarded for certain things early in your life. Maybe your family were big readers, or you were praised for your sporting prowess.
But most of what looks like serious talent, especially in artists or athletes, is thousands of hours of effort over many years.
If you're salty about your lack of talent, try consistent effort for a while - practising, learning, asking for help - and see what happens.
Merry Christmas.
P.S. If it's actually success you're looking for, that's different again. For that, you'll need the effort/luck combo. Talent optional.
🎄 About 24 Days of Unpopular Opinions
This December, I'm calling bullshit, to keep you sane over the silly season. Over 24 days, I'll share 24 unpopular opinions - like an advent calendar, but filled with controversy instead of chocolate. Share widely to whoever else needs this.
Catch up on unpopular opinions you might have missed:
December 1: You don't have a strategy
December 2: CEOs are tiny babies
December 3: Women should be ugly and mean
December 4: Leaders are dry drunks
December 5: Conspiracy theorists are right
December 6: We should tell people to shut up
December 7: We should lose our Internet privileges
December 8: Self-help is a con
December 9: There's no right answer
December 10: Play the power game
December 13: We need to talk about class
December 14: Kiwis don't work hard
December 16: Money comes first
December 17: You're not important
December 18: You're stuck with yourself
December 19: Find a partner early
