Natural Talent vs Learned Skills
Talented, naturally talented, skilled. These are words that we hear often when describing athletes. What do these words actually mean? I want to explain the differences between them because people often get them confused and the implications are important. Natural talent refers to attributes or abilities that you are born with . Height is the most notable and most "pure" natural talent, meaning there isn't much you can do to influence it. Yes, diet matters, but assuming you have a normal caloric intake and have access to nutritious food, which most people do in America, you will grow close to your potential. A 7 foot tall basketball player can be said to have a lot of natural talent, at least in regards to his height, since height is very helpful in basketball. Then there are many other traits that people are born with but need more effort to fully develop. Size is an example of one. Some people are "built" with "bigger frames" than other. It is ea