So, I was wondering what you guys thought.

And of course, a combination of talent and passion is ideal, but lets think either one or the other.

Is it more important to be incredibly talented?

Or is it more important to try your hardest, and devote your life to it, although you may not be absolutely fantastic at whatever it is you do? You might even be bad at it.

Who do you think tends to excel more?

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Sorry for my English. I know it can be bad sometimes =)

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Or is it more important to try your hardest, and devote your life to it, although you may not be absolutely fantastic at whatever it is you do? You might even be bad at it.

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The answer.

epically in sports!

like i know pplz in soccer who are amazing but are just like whatever and there getting offers left and right for college

and i also know pplz who work there ass off and just arnt there and yeah they might get an offer here or there for a d 3 school

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Old enough to know better but still too young to care

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Or is it more important to try your hardest, and devote your life to it, although you may not be absolutely fantastic at whatever it is you do? You might even be bad at it.

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The answer.

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Agreed.

Although sadly, those who have things handed to them often excel most.

In school, I was the type that would get the good marks without putting in much effort.  But I had a friend that wouldn't get great marks but tried so hard.  I respect her more for that, and work ethic and your ability to try is an important aspect in life.  I would prefer a worker who did things 100% instead of a decent job done half-assed.

But that's where the problem lies.  If a doctor is passionate about helping someone, but doesn't have the skill necessary... then he can't exactly do his job even if he's passionate about it.  And simply put, in certain fields, passion alone won't get you a job.  So while passion is incredibly important, talent will often shine out the most.  So while passion can be a great hobby for things, talent is one that could potentially create a career.  But long term, without the passion, you'll probably notice that your talent is also waning, just because you don't bother trying anymore... if that makes sense.