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The "Natural Talent" Excuse
- wccrawford 16y agoSorry, as someone who is 'naturally talented', this is BS. When I was first introduced to programming in 4th grade, I took to it like a fish to water. It was instant. I had nothing to prepare me for it, but I was better than everyone else in that class. Right from the start. I was the only one that continued programming after the class ended, too. Yes, I've practiced a LOT since then. But my natural talent gave me a boost other people around me didn't have. I don't think you should make light of peoples' accomplishments simply because they have 'natural talent', though. In that, I agree with the article. Natural talent really only does get you so far. You need to practice just like everyone else.