More Than Talent

“A writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has amazing talent, or because everything she does is golden. A writer is a writer because, even when there is no hope, even when nothing shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway.”   (Junot Diaz)

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In your own words, what is the main idea or meaning of the above quote by the Dominican-American writer and professor Junot Diaz?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

From your own personal experiences and observations who would be an example of a person who had talent in some area of life, but who either chose not to develop it or who tried to succeed with it, but lacked the dedication to continue with it?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“Talent is nothing without dedication and discipline, and dedication and discipline is a talent in itself”. (Luke Campbell)

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” (Vince Lombardi)

“If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner….” (Bear Bryant)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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