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Why grit matters more than talent when it comes to success

 Have you ever heard of those child prodigies who seem to have one of the brightest future ahead but soon their position from the top of their competition starts to degrade rapidly as time passes by? Well today, we will be discussing the reason behind this bizarre scenario.

 


The relative insignificance of talent is clearly seen by the downfall of child prodigies. Some children who possess extraordinary talent from their childhood do create remarkable careers for themselves. But the bitter truth is, most don't. As a matter of fact, a study of 210 on child prodigies conducted in 2010 revealed that only 6% of child prodigies went on to sweeping achievement in their adulthood.  

The reason behind this peculiar reality is, that when these children attain a really high rank in their competition without much effort, it results in the poor preparation of adversity that lies in their future. And with the passing of time when they see their peers catching up and their rank degrading, they fail to adapt to such an unfamiliar situation because from childhood they have been used to being much above the average person. They also develop a sense of discouragement when they realize they will have to put in much more effort to receive the same level of recognition they had earlier.  

On the other hand, a person who does not possess extraordinary talent, knows what it takes to get to such a high position and has learnt to put in the effort and adhere to certain principles and habits that promote success.  He/she is able to accept the failure and adversity that comes in the way and has learnt how to overcome and learn from them. He/she knows the values of grit.  

Let me explain this to you with an example. In 2001, the no.1 High school basketball player in the nation was Lenny Cooke. He was even placed above LEBRON JAMES. He averaged 30 points and 15 rebounds his sophomore year. Those are some pretty remarkable stats! (You can relate if you are a basketball fan).  And the shocking thing is, he didn't even start playing organised basketball till he was 15. He had exceptional god-gifted athleticism and size. He just dominated his competition and was expected to be the next NBA superstar. He was so great that even NBA players at the time admired him. Unfortunately, he had cultivated certain habits that did not favor his growth. He also lived in a neighborhood that was filled with alcoholics and spoiled people. His early talent stunted his growth and he failed to recognize the need of high effort to retain his rank. Till date, he has not even played a single minute in the NBA.

This shows that aside from natural talent, habits of grit like perseverance, dedication to your craft, staying grateful, manifesting, goal setting, and surrounding yourself with people who are already like your desired future-self plays a major role in achieving success.  

Hope this post helped you understand the importance of grit when it comes to accomplishing your goals. Until next time! ✋💛

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