Would you want to have a
special talent in something? Maybe as a musician or an athlete? I'm of
two minds about this. Sometimes I watch TV or read about someone who has a
special talent. This was true during the Olympics. Some of those athletes I saw
were very talented. Whether it was playing soccer, running track, ice
skating, or doing gymnastic routines, you could see how gifted they
were and how well- trained and focused they were. I get the same
feeling when I see musicians who can sing well or play an instrument easily.
Watching or listening to them can take your breath away. I sometimes
wish I had a special gift like theirs.
On the other hand, I also
read about stories of children who are singled out as having talent
early in life. Some of these kids begin training or practicing at the exclusion
of other things kids do, like hanging out with friends or learning
things in other subjects. Some of these kids don't go to school but are taught
at home with tutors instead. They may be sent away to teachers or trainers in
other cities, sometimes even without their parents. And, sometimes they spend
so much time developing their talent, they don't have much time to
develop other parts of their lives. These kids often live under a lot of
pressure to perform. I envy these kids' talent, but I don't envy
their lives.
I guess maybe it's not so
bad being mediocre after all. At least that's what I'll keep telling
myself when I practice this week.
Script
by Dr. Lucy Tse
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