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Jim Bouchard argues that discipline beats talent. He points to Tom Brady, drafted late despite being skinny and slow, who became a Hall of Famer through relentless work and mental preparation. Scientists have never found a talent gene.
Jim Bouchard argues that discipline beats talent. He points to Tom Brady, drafted late despite being skinny and slow, who became a Hall of Famer through relentless work and mental preparation. Scientists have never found a talent gene.
Nothing determines your fate more than discipline. More and more, the study of achievement shows that focused discipline trumps any notion of natural talent every time. Current studies question even the existence of natural or innate talent. They just can't find the talent gene. Research shows that once you're past the early stages of learning a skill, No amount of perceived natural or innate talent means anything next to good old-fashioned hard work, discipline, and what we call kung fu. If you have long fingers, you may have an advantage learning how to play the piano or a guitar. I know. I have short ones. If you're tall, you may be better suited to play basketball. If you're born with a high IQ, you might do better in academics. But once you get past the beginner stages in any craft or skill, then focused or dedicated practice is the only significant determining factor in the highest levels of achievement. I am a psychotic Pats fan, so it's fun to be able to use Tom Brady as an example. Scouts tagged him as a skinny, slow kid with a weak arm. Brady was virtually ignored in one of the most talented quarterback classes in NFL history, and in college he had to again and again prove himself against more athletically talented or gifted players. And all he did was win. How? The way he still does it. Brady is one of the hardest working players in football—on the practice field, in training, and in the mental aspects of the game. He wasn't born great. He made himself into a Hall of Fame player. One of the factors most sought after by American business today is work ethic. Discipline. Unfortunately, this is a characteristic in short supply. Let's bring it back!
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