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[GinnasP99]

There's no such thing as talent.

[starkind]

Being downvoted on social media because of giving people facts and examples that don't support their liberal bias lol.

Originally Posted by GinnasP99 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

There's no such thing as talent.

Idk man. I'm no musician. I've seen kids take to drumming like breathing. I've seen ppl work there whole lives to get where Tuna is.

I couldn't even play sheet music or remember a single song like frere jacques. No matter how much effort I put in. I even had to Google the song title.

That doesn't mean talented people aren't skilled. Talented people are still skilled.

[Trexller]

A federal judge on Monday voided the Biden administration's transportation mask mandate from the CDC

[Homesteaded]

Originally Posted by Trexller [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

A federal judge on Monday voided the Biden administration's transportation mask mandate from the CDC

And again the WH says to ignore the judges and wear masks.

[GinnasP99]

Starkind, that's an excuse mindset. I've played the guitar 25 years, I was very blessed to be introduced to it by my uncle when I was 12 years old. I do admit there is such a thing as a natural aptitude towards certain things. Some will be good at drawing, music, this, that, the other. I also have many other "talents", things that people see me do and say "wow, I wish I could do that"
I'm here to tell you, YOU CAN. Get to work.

Anything you've ever seen, in your whole life, another human being do. (you're a human being too right, 2 hands, 10 fingers) YOU CAN DO IT TOO.

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by GinnasP99 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Starkind, that's an excuse mindset. I've played the guitar 25 years, I was very blessed to be introduced to it by my uncle when I was 12 years old. I do admit there is such a thing as a natural aptitude towards certain things. Some will be good at drawing, music, this, that, the other. I also have many other "talents", things that people see me do and say "wow, I wish I could do that"
I'm here to tell you, YOU CAN. Get to work.

Anything you've ever seen, in your whole life, another human being do. (you're a human being too right, 2 hands, 10 fingers) YOU CAN DO IT TOO.

I used to get in endless natural talent vs hard work debates with my high school friends regarding sports. I had one who was talented at baseball, enough to walk onto varsity as a sophomore, who practiced only the minimum, and would harp about talent being just as important as work

In psych we are trained that it’s better to validate work than talent or “born-with” gifts, especially with kids. If a kid gets a good grade, validate with “Wow you musta studied hard for that, good job!” Rather than “Wow you are really bright!” Because one sets up a path to improvement, and the other sets up a barrier where the kid might think they’re not smart enough, or as smart as they thought, when they inevitably get a bad grade

[GinnasP99]

Ohh here's something else to chew on, that excuse mindset. "I couldn't even play sheet music"

Being a beginner IS OK. Everyone sucks when they start something. Everyone.

[starkind]

I get that. 99% of the time it's excuses too for real. You're not wrong. Exactly..

I'm like neurologically busted in this regard its not an excuse. I spent 2 years trying to get any good at sax. 1 with piano... one singing...

If it doesn't matter...what I'm playing or don't need to play it again ever the sameish way or correctly even. I did alright)

Also still tone def too lol.

I am good at like...something tho. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Just ain't songs lol.

Maybe I just needed to keep trying for like an entire decade! I don't mean to be a dreamkiller...

If it's something u want and it's not hurting anyone or yourself... never give up.

[starkind]

If someone could have just brainwashed me into being halfway able to sing an entire song.

I woulda had Taylor swifts slot [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[GinnasP99]

I came up with a new hobby over the weekend. I cut out slips of paper and write "Jesus saves!!" on them. I'll leave the house with about 20-30 of them in my pocket. I hand them out to anyone who is receptive and tell them to read it. Here's the kicker, I also tell them to give it to someone else. Spread the fire.

If you don't follow Christ you could also do this hobby by just writing "I love you" on the slips. If you try this out I guarantee you'll feel good.