Do you belive that you are so skilled and good at what you do because of natural talent skill, or do you believe that it is hard work that makes us good at what we do? Thank you for the best anwsers that you can give.
2007-07-23 06:45:18 · 9 answers · asked by Q guy 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The key to genius is determination and diversity...
Myamoto Musashi said that all of his arts complimented and improved each other...Being skilled in the sword made him a better painter...Being a better painter made him a better musician...Being a better musician made him a better poet...Being a better poet made him a better swordsman...
If you look at the history of anyone who is considered genius you will notice two things...
First, they are diverse in interests...They may only be known in one field, but their studies and hobbies will usually be many, if this is not the case, then you will find that they petition many others for a different point of view, or use many different approaches...
Second, the thing they are well known for has been their focus for more than ten years...
It is the application of multiple points of view to a skill or subject over a long period of time that allows them to be great...Natural talent is helpful, but having a broad range of interests will help you determine where your talents actually lie, as well as increase your development potential...
2007-07-23 07:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is both. If you have the passion, but don't have skill, your passion can eventually turn you into a master through hard work because simply every minute of doing your passion is bliss and hard work just adds to the enjoyment. While a few are blessed with natural skill "it is in them" since they were born and for them, it is so natural that they're confused why others find it so difficult. So these people can become master at a shorter time. But if there's no interest/passion, then the skill will be useless. Hardwork + passion still rules.
2007-07-23 13:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Diego 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a very skilled portrait painter and make very good money at it. I have a backlog of at least 20 paintings at any time.
I believe some things can be taught like painting, drawing, psy. and many other things however no amount of teaching can get a person past a certain skill level.
for a person to truly shine in a field and truly be exceptional they have to have some degree of natural innate talent they are born with. This goes for being a therpaist, electrician, dancer, artist, cop or whatever. You can then smooth that talent and grow upon that natural talent but teaching can only take you so far.
I have several psy books including my dev. psy that agrees with this idea
2007-07-23 14:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by dreamsofinsomnia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many people have very good natural skills and without a doubt they probably have an advantage of some degree in that specific arena. on the other you only achieve been the best by practicing, hard working perseverance, if you have the skill and also work hard at it it will only get better and better every day. If on the other hand you don't have the skill but you practice and teach, train your mind, there is no job that we can't achieve been very good at it..
2007-07-23 13:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by wanna_help_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that depends on what type of skill you are talking about. I am, among many other things, an excellent computer programmer. I have some basic logic skills, a good eye for detail and a sense of how programs should flow. To that, I've added a lot of studying and practice to build on those abilities and turn them into finely-hones skills. So for me, it is a combination of both.
2007-07-23 13:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having a keen interest in what you do is the start of it. This interest causes us to strive to soak up all about the subject we can. Some people are not originally gifted to be good at that particular field, but have certain abilities within them to grasp it more readily than others. As we practice the fiels and become more experienced we go from being just 'good ' at it to becoming an expert in the field. I have been told once to have knowledge of a subject that others do not qualifies you as a genious in that field. personal interest plays a major role ion this whole process, wheather you are a book smart person or someone with a keen 'common ' sense.
2007-07-23 14:21:25 · answer #6 · answered by steve mac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe most people do what they are good at, as well as enjoy it. In my opinion, and observations, I see people entering a field of study or career because they are good at it in the first place. Natural talent sparks the initial interest, but hard work is needed for any advancement.
2007-07-23 13:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by popcorncuddler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard work makes you good at what you do. Of course some people have more natural skill also, but I think to be REALLY good at anything, you have to work your as* off.
I also think that the younger you start something (such as a musical instrument, a sport, etc.) the better you are. You're more adaptive when you're young.
2007-07-23 13:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a natural ability and a passion for it. You enjoy it and want to be the best so you experiment and research and keep up to date on the latest news about the topic.
Never close your mind to new thinking, you might reject the new thinking but only after researching it.
You must have the passion for it.
2007-07-23 13:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by Lou 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋