“There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.”
— Aldous Huxley
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Being naturally good at something can’t be replaced by hard work alone. Imagine an artist who paints beautiful pictures effortlessly because they have a natural talent for it. No matter how much someone else practices, if they don’t have that natural gift, their work might not reach the same level. This doesn’t mean hard work is useless, but some people have a special knack that gives them an edge. In history, you can see this with athletes – someone might train very hard, but another person who has a natural ability in the sport may still perform better with less effort. To apply this idea, find what you’re naturally good at and focus on improving it, because that’s where you’ll shine the most.
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Ability Achievement Creativity Determination Hard work Merit Skills Success Talent Virtue
