We often think that talent is key. So many amazing talents in American Idol or Britain’s Got Talent and the like. Sure, maybe talent might open a door or two. But at least in the professional world, here’s what I’ve noticed are some “talents” which any one can develop. Also, these are super critical, but also super rare.
- Being nice to others
- Getting along with people
- Intellectual curiosity
- Being unaffected by failure
- Simplifying the complicated
- Patience – with results, with people
- Impatience with self-effort
- Punctuality
- GUDUSUNGU
These might seem simplistic but they are not easy, and certainly not glamorous. But ask any successful person, and they will tell you these are highly under-rated and way more important than education and degrees and the usual skills we associate with the word ‘talent’. These are not taught in schools or colleges or universities, but the best part is that they can be developed by anyone, for free, at any time, with some mindfulness and self-effort.
So, how talented are you?
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