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Yes, but according to my experience, this essay is incorrect in assuming that talent doesn't matter [1]. So if you really want to be more precise: results
by bd 16y ago
Yes, but according to my experience, this essay is incorrect in assuming that talent doesn't matter [1].
So if you really want to be more precise:
results = talent x effort x time
Which means, talent is multiplier. If you take multiple people with different amounts of talent, let them work for equal amount of time on something with equal intensity and focus, you will get very different results.
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[1] All people from my surroundings that are top performers are both incredibly talented and put in insane amounts of efforts.
- maguay 16y agoActually, I really do agree with your equation. So more effort can overcome some lack of talent, or talent can overcome lack of time, etc. And like you mentioned, the top post said most of us will never sing like Josh Groban ... so true. Same with athletics. Same with science/math/computers. Some people just don't have the same talents, some effort can overcome that, but it's not a cure-all if, say, you just simply can't sing.
- OzzyB 16y ago"Talent is a Multiplier", I think that sums up this topic quite nicely, you don't need it, but it's nice to have sum so speed things along ;)
- lilitu88 16y agoI agree with the equation as well. Effort can make up for less talent the same way talented people may require less effort than others to achieve the same result. Put a zero in any of those and it all goes away. results = 0 x effort x time results = talent x 0 x time ... etc will still be zero No effort (or very little) even if you have talent or no talent (or very little) even if you make a huge effort will probably not get you very far.