Unpolished Diamonds of Success: Why Talent Isn’t Decisive.

Sometimes we might believe that the secret ingredient for success is talent. It’s an illusion.

These are the kind of illusions that keep us from experiencing what it’s like to draw, bake bread, or play the clarinet.

Talent is not a sine qua non for triumph! Not by a long shot! Even the rabbit had a talent for running. I think there’s also the story of the tortoise that surpassed the rabbit! Because it’s always relevant.

From my point of view, talent is overrated.

Brian Tracy excitedly announced the winner’s name; the room fell silent for a ‘glass’ moment, then erupted into applause. Hundreds of participants were eagerly waiting to see the ‘sales champion’ and, perhaps, learn the secret of his performance.

In front came a man… whom you could hardly call a salesperson (still). He was a normal guy, slightly timid, with a bit of a belly, a little balding… Brian Tracy urged him to take the microphone, and the crowd was in a frenzy.

“Tell us, what’s your secret?”

The man blushed, then managed to lift his gaze from the ground, embarrassed.

“I… make… 100 phone calls a day.”