Skilled and Talented

This post goes out to my baby :D

My girl has just gotten university offers to East London and Nottingham. I would say Nottingham since it's way closer to me than London is. She was always doubting herself and being the in-secure lil thing she is, she worries too much... but I've always believed in her. I knew she could do it. She has amazing writing skills. And she critiques well too. So there is no way she couldn't secure a spot in a masters course ;)

I honestly believe that everyone is talented. The more talent you have, the easier it is to develop skills in a particular field.

Some skills may not generate as much money as others.. but i reckon it would still guarantee a comfortable living [don't get greedy]. The problem lie in people not finding/utilising their god given talents. Most people try to force themselves down a certain route or follow trends....usually with monetary gains in mind. These people often struggle just to keep up with their talented counterparts [far from excelling], thus don't live up to their full potential.

Another important thing to remember is that humans are social creatures. For millions of years people have congregated to pull together resources and skills. Therefore, you don't have know everything. All you really need is a few skills. Focus on it, and your pretty much sorted for life.

What I'm saying is.... don't worry yourself if you don't score in school. Don't worry if you cant draw. Don't worry if you cant count. For there is at least one thing that you are talented at. FIND IT AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.

Interesting thing is, finding it is easier than you think... it is usually in your interests, your hobbies and in the things you like. Wouldn't that be the dream? - Doing what you like, getting paid for it, and feeling good about yourself.

p.s To parents out there ; let kids explore their hobbies and interest for that is where their talents lie.