The most gifted members of the human species are at their creative best when they cannot have their way, and must compensate for what they miss by realizing and cultivating their capacities and talents.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gifted people often achieve their best when facing obstacles that force them to develop their talents.
- In plain terms
- Talented people shine when they have problems to solve that make them use their skills.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace challenges to fully develop and use your capacities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to setbacks?
- What challenges helped you grow?
Another view
Some people may be overwhelmed by adversity rather than motivated.
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