I was watching the X-Factor the other day and it, incredibly, got me thinking. Of all the thousands of people who applied for the show, most of whom sing worse than me, there have been some with real, genuine talent. Of the people who made the live show there are a few with amazing voices, and what is even more amazing is how they have gotten through their lives to this point without having made best use of that incredible talent.
And my thoughts strayed to other talents. I wonder how many people out there ever really get to grips with their strengths. To the point where they are making best use of their talents every single day? I genuinely believe that we all have talents, that we are all extraordinary in some way, and if the X-factor model is to be believed, then perhaps precious few of us are conscious of, and then able to make the most of the natural abilities that we have.
It seems amazing that people can live their whole lives without realising their potential, and making use of it, instead perhaps considering themselves to be unremarkable when indeed I certainly haven’t met anyone that I could possibly label in that way.
November 18th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
I’d love to know where my potential lay! I’m 35 and still searching for it…So how about those of us out there who are yearning to know where their promise lies, however, cannot seem to get a heads up?
November 18th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Blimey… that’s a tough question to answer… however watch this space… my imminent new website might just help you find your own answer to that question!
December 6th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Yeah, its very good topic, but I am also not sure how we can develop ourselves. There are ways but we don’t get enough time to spend on them.