tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post7934089661289665679..comments2023-03-26T05:08:19.996-07:00Comments on An Integral Design: TalentDillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12218203212489473216noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-39737266423149048892013-01-15T14:04:10.387-08:002013-01-15T14:04:10.387-08:00I get this post. So much.
That feeling--- I don&#...I get this post. So much.<br /><br />That feeling--- I don't quite know how to label it, but that's how I felt when it came to debate. I ended up quitting it for publications because designing and editing was just easier. And it wasn't easy in a lazy sort of way, but easy as in I produced better quality work without having to kill myself mentally over it.<br /><br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086629858880531320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-45753272088427100292013-01-14T15:06:34.029-08:002013-01-14T15:06:34.029-08:00Here are my thoughts:
You should always pursue wh...Here are my thoughts:<br /><br />You should always pursue what you're talented at if you can. Even if only in the manner of a "hobby". Talents are something that, as the definition states, come naturally to you, and I honestly believe that we should do those things that come naturally to us because they are a part of who we are. I mean, supposing your talent doesn't harm anyone. If you have an incredibly talent for pushing people off cliffs I highly suggest you don't pursue it, and also, that you invest in therapy.<br /><br />I also believe that one should do what they enjoy and love doing regardless of whether they have any talent for it. I love reading about physics, but I can't say I'm very good at it, or retain all of what I read. So, I'm not going to grow up to be an astrophysicist, but I'm still going to indulge in my love for the subject. See? If you truly enjoy swimming, or anything, you should continue to do it regardless of whether or not you see a talent for it. You don't have to be the best at something to gain pleasure from it. Working at something for the love of it, can also help develop a talent you may not have known you had. On the other hand you could be like this opera singer I read about, whose name I can't remember. Anyway, she wanted to sing opera all her life, because she LOVED it, but she had an absolutely awful voice. Everyone told her, and she knew it, but she continued to sing opera because it brought her a great amount of joy. She even ended up performing at a really famous venue. I want to say Carnage, but Im probably wrong. Anyway, she was asked if she regretted pursuing something she was so obviously awful at, and she always replied "no", because it made her so incredibly happy.<br />Do what you take joy in doing.<br /><br />So, really: do what you love, regardless of how talented you perceive yourself to be at it, and pursue your talents because they're a natural gift. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-56169307114279252182013-01-14T05:35:11.948-08:002013-01-14T05:35:11.948-08:00I don't have a lot to say other than mimicking...I don't have a lot to say other than mimicking what the others have said, but one thing: Choose happiness. If swimming doesn't bring you joy, don't do it. If it does, do. It shouldn't be a battle between you deciding if you like it enough or not to continue. You can always pick it back up later. shelbyismshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488391709579906648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-55783437374564079272013-01-13T10:50:39.254-08:002013-01-13T10:50:39.254-08:00I felt similarly about cross country. In high scho...I felt similarly about cross country. In high school I was pretty good if I do say so myself, but I'm just not cut out to be a collegiate athlete unless I devote way more time and effort to it. I didn't think that I would have enough time to focus on academics and that, and while sometimes I think that I probably would have and wish I'd stuck with it, I like not having to worry about it anymore and just running for the fun of it. But that's just me.<br /><br />You've balanced your time and excelled thus far, but when you said how little sleep you were getting and still pushing yourself through all of those swim practices I was like... damn, Dillon. I think if the stress that swimming causes you outweighs the enjoyment, maybe it's worth considering investing your time differently. Just my two cents. I guess you just have to figure out what works best for you.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962106717375135503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-12307839736340011712013-01-13T09:02:14.175-08:002013-01-13T09:02:14.175-08:00It's an interesting question you ask yourself....It's an interesting question you ask yourself. I suppose only you know the answer. If you like swimming, but you're not talented at it, why not keep going? <br /><br />A brief example is someone who is naturally intelligent vs someone who is simply studious. The natural talent will take that person far, perhaps they will always score better on tests than the studious person. But if the studious person studies much harder than the only banking on their talent, eventually, the studious person will surpass them. I think talent has almost very little to do with things in the long run. If you enjoy it, do it. <br /><br />I love drawing and writing. I always have. And I stink at it! But that just means I need to practice more, or, hell, I don't have to practice at all. If it makes me happy, I'm going to keep doing it. <br /><br />I guess you must ask what makes you happy.Kayleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096554974279170977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-24430370940448681692013-01-13T02:07:53.454-08:002013-01-13T02:07:53.454-08:00I think (and this is just my opinion mind you) tha...I think (and this is just my opinion mind you) that if it's taking a lot of effort and you're questioning your effort on it, then it's probably not something you should be doing.<br /><br />personally, I've never really had that problem, but we have very different personalities. I only put effort in things that come naturally to me or that really really interest me, luckily it's memorization and learning which come in handy, but I've never been good with time management or studying. <br />also, focusing on school is kind of fun, especially when you're good at it. <br />I'd probably have better grades if I knew how to manage my time though...<br />mayte.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06209143116995863989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288323184195124425.post-54603872223586059572013-01-12T21:31:20.243-08:002013-01-12T21:31:20.243-08:00I had a similar dilemma starting tennis. I grew b...I had a similar dilemma starting tennis. I grew better and better the more I practiced, but I was never going to just kill the competition. As a senior last year, a freshman walked onto the team and had a perfect undefeated record. Don't think she lost any games, and certainly no matches. It was discouraging because I was supposed to be a co-captain and I was clearly an inferior athlete. This really bothered me.<br /><br />I've also viewed my academic load as important and my talent to connect even the most unlikely people and to get along with everyone.<br /><br />Anyway, all that to say I support your decision to stick with what comes easier in this instance, but to still never be afraid to venture out in the future.<br /><br />You're a smart guy and I don't think I'm telling you something you don't already know.Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488844231027847623noreply@blogger.com