Skills vs. Talent: Is TALENT Overrated?

Raising Pro Athletes

Having talent is overrated.
Jeff Bezos has said many times, 'Talent can be turned into a curse if not used properly.'

So what exactly does that even mean?

Let’s just say, having talent will only take you so far.

But the kids that have grit, consistency, humbleness, discipline even if they aren’t as talented will eventually surpass the kids that have the 'TALENT' and want to ride that out without putting in the work.

It’s our responsibility to keep them grounded.

Definitely acknowledge the talent, but acknowledge the work ethic even more.

For example, when your kid wins, don’t say you are great, you are born with this, etc…

Instead focus on pointing out how their training you put in is really paying off. Tell them how their devotion to putting in the extra time to learn the move, look how well that worked out.

Point out the work that they are putting in and explain that this the the reason why they are getting better and better. And yes, you can definitely say, you have the talent, but the work ethic is what’s going to get you further.
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About This Podcast

It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.

For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road and talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete.

Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes – parents, the coaches, the sponsors, the nutritionists and the mindset specialist – revealing the realities of what it takes to support a child in reaching their ultimate potential in becoming a pro athlete.

This is YOUR village.

A home for Uncensored Advice for you– the Unsung Heroes of part of the ‘unspoken’ journey behind the athletes!

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Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.

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