I definitely agree with your points, especially 1 and 2. People tend to divide "talents" based on specific milestones and can overlook other people who are sometimes worthy of praise or distinction. I'm personally of the belief, as some others have said, that motivation and interest help to propel talent, but I also believe in the Suzuki method and idea that preparation is a large factor as well.
I believe that "smarts" and ability are of a continuous nature as well, and try not to view it as something so magical or superhuman that others tend to. Ha ha, sorry if that sounds bitter, I don't really mean it to be, just putting my two cents in.
(I'd have to second tylernt's comment about reading Moby Dick too:) )
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I definitely agree with your points, especially 1 and 2. People tend to divide "talents" based on specific milestones and can overlook other people who are sometimes worthy of praise or distinction. I'm personally of the belief, as some others have said, that motivation and interest help to propel talent, but I also believe in the Suzuki method and idea that preparation is a large factor as well. I believe that "smarts" and ability are of a continuous nature as well, and try not to view it as something so magical or superhuman that others tend to. Ha ha, sorry if that sounds bitter, I don't really mean it to be, just putting my two cents in. (I'd have to second tylernt's comment about reading Moby Dick too :) )