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One thing these debates ignore is the role of talent in making one enjoy the activity. I think talent helps one achieve early success and so enjoy it more and w
by gmarx 11y ago
One thing these debates ignore is the role of talent in making one enjoy the activity. I think talent helps one achieve early success and so enjoy it more and want to practice more. In fact I wonder if what we think of as talent might be a few characteristics, one of which is love of the activity.
- Tenhundfeld 11y agoI think you're right. I made a comment below about Jimi Hendrix. It's debatable how much "natural ability" he had, i.e., he wasn't one of those rare prodigies who picks up the guitar at age 3 and can instinctually make it sound good. But what's not debatable is his overarching love of the guitar and obsession with learning everything he could to play it better.