Some people have strengths and talents that enable them to be successful in life and excel in their chosen profession and career.

• Cognitive control

• Creativity

• Charisma

• Artistic talent

• Physical abilities

• And even attractiveness

These are primarily innate talents and traits. You are born with them to a large degree. Can you learn, practice, and increase the level of each? Yes, but only when there is already a natural, strong base.

The harsh truth that most of us face at some point in our lives is that we aren’t the smartest, fastest, strongest, prettiest, or most talented person in the room. Does that mean you are doomed and will never wildly succeed in your life and career?

No, not at all. But it does mean that you need a strategy that doesn’t depend on innate talent to carry the day.