overdue for a 3am rant

[aliaras]

You guys, I am sick of seeing "natural talent" waved around as if it's the only damn thing that guarantees you success in a field

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[nietzscheansmut]

I think it depends on both the field in question, and how we define success. I'm inclined to agree at least as far as I think the average person without serious physical or mental disabilities can at least become reasonably skilled in almost any field. Physical skill sets depend more on innate ability, since one can only alter one's body in certain ways. [Insert obvious 5' tall basketball player example here