Talent Is Alignment
4 hours ago
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- #alignment
- #practice
- The author bought a digital piano a year ago and has been practicing 1-3 hours daily, accumulating around 1000-1500 hours of practice.
- Despite feeling musically 'crippled'—unable to name notes or hum compositions—the author receives praise for their talent from family and friends.
- The author defines talent as the time spent learning or doing something, arguing that anyone can become talented in any area with enough dedication.
- Alignment with an activity is key to developing talent; the author naturally aligns with the piano, enjoying its touch and sound, which motivates daily practice.
- In software engineering, 'talented' individuals often align deeply with their work, showing passion through side projects and continuous learning.
- Passion and alignment are more important than innate talent; the author shares a hiring example where passion outweighed experience.
- To become talented in any field, one must align with it emotionally and mentally, hyping themselves up and gradually developing a genuine desire to engage with the activity.