I got caught up in that sort of identity thinking about the time I was getting out of high school but thankfully realized how wrong it was a few years ago. I think that was probably one of the damaging ideas that ever got in my brain.
I'm not sure how much natural talent there is for various skills but I do know that believing in natural talent is harmful.
I'm not sure how much natural talent there is for various skills but I do know that believing in natural talent is harmful.
That sounds like the argument that you should believe in God because religious people are happier. I don't see why the truth is harmful: you can get better at just about anything with practice, and the degree to which that happens varies with the individual and activity.
I'm not sure how much natural talent there is for various skills but I do know that believing in natural talent is harmful.