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Here's Why God-Given Talent is a Myth [Repost]

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Have you ever heard the terms “natural ability” or “God-given talent”? Have you ever been told you're inherently incapable and should give up trying? Have you ever told this to yourself?

The talent obsession abounds in education, media and our mind. Not only is it hogwash, it seriously jeopardises our learning.

The idea that ability for a certain sport or pursuit is inbuilt and determines our chances of success is one of the biggest holes in the conventional wisdom on learning.

But it’s not only that. If you believe this is true, you will never be able to get good. It’s an extraordinarily disempowering belief.

Let's bust the talent myth and start creating the mentality we need to get great.

Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

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Manage episode 497237913 series 3520929
Content provided by Ross Edwards. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ross Edwards or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Have you ever heard the terms “natural ability” or “God-given talent”? Have you ever been told you're inherently incapable and should give up trying? Have you ever told this to yourself?

The talent obsession abounds in education, media and our mind. Not only is it hogwash, it seriously jeopardises our learning.

The idea that ability for a certain sport or pursuit is inbuilt and determines our chances of success is one of the biggest holes in the conventional wisdom on learning.

But it’s not only that. If you believe this is true, you will never be able to get good. It’s an extraordinarily disempowering belief.

Let's bust the talent myth and start creating the mentality we need to get great.

Train with me: https://deep-psychology.com

  continue reading

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