1 DON’T RELY ON NATURAL TALENT.
We Pinoys get a thrill out of seeing natural talent— especially if it’s displayed by our kids and grandkids. We feel a surge of pride every time we witness this born with-it skill and can’t wait for our wonder child to one day be “discovered.” Unfortunately, many of us are so won over by these natural abilities that we fail to realize they actually need to be honed and developed. We label a good singer who takes voice lessons as “trying hard” or someone who starts selling her homemade crafts as “feeling.” But what’s wrong with trying hard to perfect our skills? Or feeling things out while exploring a new opportunity? The correct answer is: Nothing at all.
MY POPE TIP: There’s no shame in trying. You might not be an overnight success, but the more you improve your skills and talents, the more ready you will be to take advantage of the big (and not so big but still worthwhile) breaks that come your way.
2 GO BEYOND CONNECTIONS.
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