The Truth About Talent Hard Work And The People Who Throw Stones

 

{Inside GE}

In my 58 years as a ghostwriter journalist, I’ve had the privilege of meeting world‑class athletes, ridiculously talented musicians, and entertainers who light up TV and the movie screens. Every time I sit down with one of these gifted individuals to talk and interview them, I ask them the very same question:

“How did you get so darn good at what you do?”

You’d think their answers would vary. They don’t. Almost every one of them says some version of this:

They worked their butt off. They treat people kindly. They believe in themselves. And they keep faith in the man upstairs

That’s it. No magic. No shortcuts. No secret doors. Kind of sounds like me, and many of my friends!

So why do people hate on them? Why the negative comments, the cheap shots, and those questionable off-the-wall “opinions”?

Because it’s easier to criticize someone in the spotlight than to admit how much hard work it takes to get to where they're at!

But here’s what I’ve learned after decades of being around these exceptional people:

They’re just people — like you, like me — who chose a different profession and paid the price to excel in it.

And when I get to hang around them, something powerful happens to me: They make me better. A better writer. A better observer. A better human being.

Isn’t that the whole point of life? To grow. To love. To sharpen your gifts. To walk with confidence. To know your creator is 100% behind you.

My hat’s off to every athlete, musician, and entertainer who fought their way to the top. Believe me — they’ve earned every inch of that climb!

Hard work and no excuses made them who they are today. 

 And for that, I respect them deeply!

I know some people will probably disagree with what I've said. 

It's ok to disagree about things.  It's another choice that we all have the right to!

{My Take}

"At the end of the day, greatness isn’t an accident — it’s earned, paid for, and lived every single day. My respect goes out to every athlete, musician, and entertainer who climbed that mountain the hard way. You’ve shown the world what dedication really looks like."

~Gary England~

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