Do you think some people lack the mental capacity to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc..?

Question

Or do you think we can all become what we set our minds to?

Answer 1

A few are, yes. But for the most part, people lack the motivation - not necessarily the "mental capacity" - to become doctors, lawyers, engineers.

If you include motivation in the list of skills that constitute mental capacity, then I guess you could say they lack the mental capacity. But some people (like me) are simply utterly disinterested in the crap and could never waste their time learning about or doing such gobbledy-g.ook. And you have to mildly enjoy a subject in order to devote yourself to its study.

Answer 2

Of Course, just as some people lack the ability to become great athletes or actors some people lack the ability to understand very complex concepts and ideas or the mental stamina to keep up with the course loads or the ability to retain the shear volume of information.

Setting your mind to do something involves a lot more than just thinking about it, and some people just don't have what it takes, despite what their mothers told them.

Different people have different talents, just as an engineer may not posses the simple coordination to dance, a fish cannot breath air no matter how hard it tries. Everyone should find out what they're good at and excel in it. The world would be a happier place.

Answer 3

I'm currently working towards becoming a doctor and I can say that there are some factors other than mental capacity that affect that ability.
One of the most prominent factors is probably money. Not everyone can afford to get into quality professional schools especially with college tuition prices on the rise. Those who cannot get the money to go to school have their dreams diminished despite whether or not they have the mental capacity.

Then, there's the ability (or lack thereof) to get into professional schools. Acceptance rates for college/graduate schools for professionals are usually low as they are extremely selective. After years and years of applying to such schools and being rejected, I believe people would be encouraged to quit.

So, if one studies hard, sets high goals, AND beats the odds, then he/she can become anything.

Answer 4

Of course some do. The sad fact is that not all men are created equal, no matter what our Declaration of Independence says. There are many people who lack the aptitude to be a neurosurgeon, or a rocket scientist, or designer of a bridge or 100 story building. Just as not everyone can play a violin, or draw a picture, or write a novel.

Having said that, there are many persons who give up their dreams too early, not having been given the chance to rise to their very best> It may be because of poverty, or lack of schooling, or just the limitations in the number of student desks in a graduate school.

Having said that, ....many people can overcome their limitations.

And, don't forget the famous "Peter Principle"--people tend to rise to their level of incompetence. Sometimes, people take one step TOO FAR, and fail where they would have succeeded at a lesser job.

Answer 5

I don't think the lack of mental capacity is nearly as much an issue as how they communicate to others.

I know I had teachers that technically knew the subject, but were seriously inadequate when it came to expressing in such a way we understood.

The same thing with doctors. Technically, they may know the medicine, but when it comes to explaining something in a level a patient can understand, they fail miserably.

And lawyers?? Well....they have a specific agenda.

Can we become what we set our minds to? I think we can, but there comes a time where one has to recognise they are in over their head.

Answer 6

Of course some people lack the necessary mental requirements. I dont want to sound mean but a mental retarded person isn't going to become a lawyer or a doctor.

Answer 7

Yes.The engineers lack the capacity of becoming doctors , the lawyers can't become engineers,and so on.

Answer 8

I think that we can ALL become what we Really truly want to do. Some people get things quicker but, other people will have to work harder and they can still get there and maybe even be better because they have a better work ethic!!!

Answer 9

I think people naturally gravitate to what they are good at.
For instance, my brother is great with machines, and is a great mechanic, but HATES anything to do with computers.
He just has no interest in excelling in computers, so he doesn't make the effort, no effort means he doesn't get better at it.
Make sense?

Answer 10

Sadly there a some who just don't measure up.