“If People knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all”.   - Michaelangelo

How many times have you heard, ‘oh my god, you’re so talented’. I wish I could do that. etc.  While it is always said with the best of intentions and in no way is it meant to be insulting, but it DOES feel that way to the person it is being applied to. It is almost as if they’re being dismissive of any of the actual hard work it has taken to reach that level. Talent is a myth. Hard work is Real.