If you have a passion for something but people say you have no talent, do you think the perso should continue?

Question

Thanks so much for the positive responses!

I want to do it for my enjoyment.

Answer 1

Oh yes, positively, certainly! If something gives you so much joy and you have a passion for doing that, it is your choice alone to do that at your own bidding.

However, it will be a different case if you were hoping to land a job on something you thought you were good at and were happy doing and yet somehow the world seems to disagree. Then the standard of reference changes and you must comply with a certain standard and must take into account feedback that may have a bearing on setting standard.

Answer 2

Do you mean do I think the person should continue to tell you you have no talent? Or do you mean that YOU should continue to pursue your passion?

Since I don't know what your passion is, let's take painting as an example. You paint, people tell you you have no talent, and you wonder whether to pursue your passion for painting. Do you want to make a living at it? Can you actually sell what you paint? Or do you want to have a job or career in something else to support yourself and pursue your passion as an avocation?

How many people told you you have no talent? Are these people who are knowledgeable about this field? Do you respect their opinions and believe they are right? If so, this might not be something you want to do for a career.

I wouldn't give up my passion just because I had no talent. But I also don't think I'd try to make a career of it.

Answer 3

There are many people that become successful at something, despite a lack of talent. It just means that you have to work harder to succeed is all. One way is to look at what areas in your passion that you are having problems with and then work to compensate for them. For instance, I am tone deaf from years of working around metal shops and engines. To compensate for this when playing my violin or during the my bagpipe lessons-I use an electronic tuner to get the basic notes correct and then can follow through on the other notes as they just follow from the basic ones. You can do much the same in other areas, find the basic skills, develop compensation for any problems that you have and you can overcome.

Answer 4

If you can remain passionate in the face of the negativity, then following your passion is always more important than the slings and arrows. Often the naysayers are simply jealous and don't want to see you succeed. But if you're doing something you truly enjoy then success is not your goal; the process is it's own reward.

Answer 5

Forget what people say. If you are passionate persist with it. But very honestly always evaluate yourself vis-a-vis your goals and the ground situation. If you are serious about the issue write to me in detail at my email address [e-mail]. I will attempt a sincere helpful answer.

Answer 6

It depends on how bad you really want something, and who the people are telling you this. I would trust a parent,because for the most part, a parent wants you to follow your dreams,and doesent want to see you fail or fall flat on your face do to embarresment. Also trust your gut instint.

Answer 7

Why Not, Look at Fran Dresher, Or David Bowie!

Answer 8

People's opinions are subjective...so keep doing what you love until YOU don't want to do it anymore, not because someone may think you have no talent...rock on!

Answer 9

I think that person should continue to do whatever he or she like to do it life. When you like what you are doing it isn't work to those people. In life since people are working alot longer than what they use to you really need to find something you like to do.

Answer 10

Absolutly! If you enjoy it, it doesn't really matter what other people say. If they say "stop doing that, you have no talent" give them a sassy smile and reply "I really don't think you are qualified to make that judgement." and just tell them that you are enjoying it