nature vs nurture

one post that I had on LinkedIn about working on oneself

Had a guest last night some years younger than me.
He is keen on networking, puts it as a cornerstone of success.
He also believes that talent is a thing that outstanding abilities come by default to only selected ones.
He is a so-far-successful youngster doing his masters in economics and finance, scholarship winner.

I do not like the idea of being predisposed with anything.
I want to believe that hard work that transfers into a smart work brings outstanding results.
It was Dr. Ericsson in his popular work "Peak" who shed some light on these concepts.
It was Dr. Dweck in her popular work "Mindset: The new psychology of success" who stressed that attitude brings tremendous progress.
It was Dr. Newport in his numerous works who sparkled fire in souls with the idea of working effectively towards one's goals.
It was Dr. Seelig who showed that by applying creativity you can morph your personality and grow.
It was her colleague, Dr. Roth in my favorite "Achievement Habit" that did not leave place for talent.

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