By what measure do we declare anyone to be “the best” at what they do?
More often than not, “having what it takes”, has a lot more to do with character than with raw talent…
No matter how rich or poor my genetic and environmental endowment, I can be genuinely happy and successful only if I embrace the following beliefs and ethics…
Let’s assume, for the moment, that “talent” is some rare and special gift bestowed by the gods only upon a select and fortunate few.
Let’s consider another case study of exceptional talent… Michael Jordan.
It is a mistake to define “talent” only in terms of performance rather than potential…
The fact that some people can do certain things that most others cannot (at least not yet) does not necessarily prove the existence of some innate gift.
There is no doubt that people differ in levels of expertise and performance in various fields that most consider to be extremely difficult…
Let’s put a poisonous, human-potential-stifling myth to rest…
Let’s begin our journey by cultivating healthy attitudes towards life and music-making…