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What does it mean?
Talent alone is not enough; success comes from relentless hard work and practice.
In plain terms
Talent is common, but hard work makes you successful.
What can you take from it?
Work hard to develop your talent, or it will remain useless.

Where it applies

  • learning a new skill
  • career development
  • overcoming failure

Putting it to work

  • practice consistently
  • study your craft
  • push through difficulties

Questions to consider

  • Are you working as hard as you could?
  • How do you hone your skills?

Another view

Opportunity and resources also play significant roles in success.

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