The Myth of Talent

[RobTesnear]

The Myth of Talent

By Craig M. Tanner

Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more
money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it
actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need
to do, in order to have what you want." – Margaret Young

“Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by
external opportunities.” – William Bridges

“Talent is long patience.” – Gustav Flaubert

I can still remember the looks of incredulity when I left the hospital and made the
declaration that I was quitting my job in order to become a nature photographer. I am
sure, to the people closest to me, my dream did seem to come way out of left field. Like
millions of people, I owned a camera. But I had never done anything except take
snapshots. I couldn’t even particularly claim photography as a hobby. But there was a
connection. I had lived with an overwhelming passion for the natural world for as far
back as I could remember.

http://www.radiantvista.com/archive/articles/1/

[bburton]

This useful read makes its regular rounds, cp:

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...ht=Myth+Talent

Thanks for reposting for all the new ones.