TALENT VS. SKILL When I started the entry on bravery I didn't realize it would lead to the Nature v. Nurture debate. But since that's where we are I would like your opinion on an on-going conversation in my household. Talent says: We have a natural propensity of strengths. These guide us to certain interests. We dabble with these interests and find we have a knack for it. This guides us to further develop these strengths. If talent is not first present, we won't be very good at the project, task, or activitiy. Skill says: We have a natural propensity of interests; but, most have the same capabilities as long as a disability is not a hindrance. If one is lacking in a particular area it is due to a lack of developed skill. One has to have the "want to" in order to succeed at a project, task or activity. Talent then argues that a person without a natural ability can practice until they hurt and bleed and they will not be as good as the person with the natural ability. Skill argues that is because the person didn't have the necessary background skills developed. Skill is like stacking building blocks. Who do you think is right Talent or Skill? If you have a different argument, I can't wait to hear it!  ¶ 6/18/2004 06:12:00 PM