How to make up for a Lack of Talent

It’s human nature to strive for success and to focus on our goals. Almost everyone wants to do well financially, in family matters, relationships and in emotional, physical and spiritual well -being. I put financial first because so much of what we want hinges on our freedom from economic constraint.

So one’s success is often determined by his income. This doesn’t mean a person can’t be a big success in other endeavors. But, even when he is, if one is not able to reach his goals due to lack of income it is still an area he should seek to master. I think that is why most of us are working to succeed online.

There are many skills and talents required for success. Fortunately, here at Wealthy Affiliate we are all learners and mentors at the same time. In the USA all persons are considered to be equal under the law. But that doesn’t mean they are equally gifted in skills, natural talents or knowledge. Many of us are lacking in one or more of these areas.

But this doesn’t mean that one should belly-up and quit. I remember as a child I used to go to a girls’ camp every summer. A major part of the program was team sports. If you could play well you’d help your team to win and be well liked. If not, the other girls would sort of cringe when you were on their team.

I was not strong in any team sports, but I wanted to play and win. I looked for one area that I was good at in vain. When I was just about to cave in I spotted a competition called “underwater swimming contest”. I wondered what it was and read on knowing I was not a fast swimmer.

Well, speed wasn’t required! All you had to do was dive under water and stay under. The last one to surface was the winner. I thought that’s easy. I just had to swim with eyes open and wait for the last one to surface. Then I went a bit further and won.

I learned a lesson that has served me well throughout my life. You can make up for a lack of talent by deciding to do something and persisting. I’ve done well in many areas, but had never really dedicated myself to creating an income. I’m starting late in life.

I am often far from my comfort zone and “treading water”. Sometimes I try everything until I can make it work. I’ve received help from everyone here whenever I got stuck. I look forward to the day I start generating income. Meanwhile, I’m persisting.