I had no natural gift to be anything - not an athlete, not an actor, not a writer, not a director, a painter of garden porches - not anything. So I've worked really hard, because nothing ever came easily to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite lacking natural talent, he achieved through persistent hard work.
- In plain terms
- He worked hard because nothing came easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work compensates for lack of gift.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hard work enough without talent?
- What do you struggle with?
Another view
Hard work cannot always overcome every obstacle.
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