I also think that people have a talent and proclivity towards certain fields of interest. If you have played a couple sports well, then it's easy to pickup mo

I also think that people have a talent and proclivity towards certain fields of interest. If you have played a couple sports well, then it's easy to pickup more. If you can play a musical instrument well, it's easer to translate the learning to others. If you can cook one cuisine well, then it's easier to start cooking others, as the fundamentals are there. That said, I agree with you, if you want to pickup something that you feel you don't have a talent for, then you need to hire a good coach and take lessons. And yes, the initial hump is frustrating, most people give up, but if you can push yourself over it, you'll begin to enjoy it.