By Kazeem Abolore

“The level of your talent isn’t nearly as important as the intensity of your passion.” – Keith Harrell

I woke up in the early hours of the morning two Thursdays ago to a piece of news that not only gladdened my heart till this moment but also made me proud of myself. What was the good news?

If this article inspires you to take action, it had achieved its purpose, for it is not meant to pitch a sale but to give hope to those in despair and a reason to believe to the hopeless.

I woke on that particular Thursday to the glittering news that my first and recently published book, Write To Stardom (How To Write Irresistible Articles That Keep Readers Glued To You From A-Z), made the Bestseller list on Amazon in 2 days after publishing it. Yes! It ranked #3 in Education and Reference section and #10 in Writing Skills section. It, in a matter of hours later, topped Education and Reference section (#1) and rose to #7 in Writing Skills section. It was super amazing and I was super fantastic.

If there was one act that I could attribute this incredible feat to, it would be passion – the obsession to learn, the love to teach and strong desire to write. I do not think I am a talented speaker but I am cocksure that I am passionate about teaching via speaking.

I am not certain I am blessed with choosing words at the right situation but I am sure I am passionate about learning. If you doubt me, tell me you want to teach me a skill or a how to.

I am not sure I have more than the average skill of a writer but so much love putting down my thoughts that has ultimately improved my writing skills and has projected me as a “talented” writer before my audience.

Passion has got me what talent couldn’t.

“The level of your talent isn’t nearly as important as the intensity of your passion.” – Keith Harrell

I did say a long time ago, April precisely, that if there was one thing I would love to do all my life, it was to read, teach and write.

To you who have an enviable talent and had discovered it, this message is for you.

To you who think he does not have a talent or has not yet discovered it, this message is equally for you.

The message is simple but subtle. Here is the message: Talent is good, passion is better. A talent that is coupled with passion is best. Talent would take you far but passion would take you farther. When and where talent fails you, passion can make you. Love what you do and do what you love. Attach purpose – real life purpose – and mission to what you do and every day get beaten for not reaching the mission yet. Many are people who are not born with natural talent but are doing pretty well in their chosen field with a strong determination, daily learning and practice. And many are people who are born with unrefined but bountiful natural talent but amounted to nothing as a result not learning and practicing. More than talent, passion is what you need.

“Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.” – A.R Rahman



Abolore Kazeem is an
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author.
Innovative Teacher, Creative Writer, Personal Effectiveness Strategist and the Creator, 30 Days Writing Challenge.


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FTC......

My sec sch teacher asked me this question once "why is passion greater than Talent and i was like ehm ehm

But thanks for this write up ... Lemme comman go to this teacher house and tell him the answer.

Good morning Nairalanders ... I wish you all Happy Saturday.

I guess d first next time

Create your own world...

The message is simple but subtle. Here is the
message: Talent is good, passion is better. A
talent that is coupled with passion is best.
Talent would take you far but passion would take
you farther. When and where talent fails you,
passion can make you. Love what you do and do
what you love




op op that's the message

Pcguru come summarize

Good for you
What good for you might not good for me
I will pursue my own side pursue yours also

talent is never enough in john Maxwell's voice. remember that hard work replaces talent when talent refuse to work hard. if u are talented, make sure you add to your talent passion, hard work, character, sagacity, patience, dedication, commitment, discipline, cool headedness and above all, the GOD FACTOR(grace), else you will end up like balotelli, who had all d talent but lacks the necessary rudiments to stay at the top. thumps up op for your achievement, I believe this is just a miniscule of what you r set to achieve.

God's Grace is greater than Passion

Ok

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I don't agree with this

i love this.. without passion .your talent or anything you do is nothing

Evaberry:
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I don't agree with this

you better do..passion keeps you going and relevant

Mharthings:
well, not in all cases. you'll agree with me that Ronaldo is good but Messi is a beast in front of ball. where Ronaldo uses passion Messi is Talented to the core.

PS: I'm a Ronaldo fan but let's say the truth when we see it.

both of them have passion for what they do bro

I like to think talent and passion go hand in hand.

horlahsunbo225:
Good for you What good for you might not good for me I will pursue my own side pursue yours also

lol..did he tell u not to pursue what you like?...

Mharthings:
well, not in all cases. you'll agree with me that Ronaldo is good but Messi is a beast in front of ball. where Ronaldo uses passion Messi is Talented to the core.

PS: I'm a Ronaldo fan but let's say the truth when we see it.

Messi and Ronaldo both have passion for football.

The difference between them is Ronaldo puts in the work, but Messi is a natural. CR7 had to learn it

safarigirl:
I like to think talent and passion go hand in hand.

not all the time..you may not be talented at all..but if u choose what u wanna do and add some passion...ur going places

In other words Ronaldo is better than Messi.. Argue with ur village elders..

Discharge:
God's Grace is greater than Passion

who says its not....charge ur brain before using it

Mharthings:
well, not in all cases. you'll agree with me that Ronaldo is good but Messi is a beast in front of ball. where Ronaldo uses passion Messi is Talented to the core.

PS: I'm a Ronaldo fan but let's say the truth when we see it.

U obviously don't get d message.. and secondly u can't comprehend d message..

Tayosteve:

who says its not....charge ur brain before using it

fully charged, please install the brain of a goat, it will work better on that empty head.

@OP:Nice piece, I think the most difficult thing for most people is discovering what they are passionate about.

Good wisdom. I prefer both, but if pushed i take talent /skill more than passion. I believe that passion without skill is a wash or fluke. Skill without passion is ignorance which can be taught. It also takes passion to learn skill, the only other thing to learning skill or talent is necessity or experiment. Anyone with both 90% talent and skill will always be outstanding eg messi, ronaldo, lebron james, serena williams, michael phelp, Usain bolt, etc. Passion makes you practice, and practice gives you skill/talent.


Talent by itself is like an unplanned house or temporary tent that will be destoryed by a mini wind or trying times, passion is like a foundation without anything built on it, which can be good or bad depends on goals and planning.

safarigirl:
Messi and Ronaldo both have passion for football.

The difference between them is Ronaldo puts in the work, but Messi is a natural. CR7 had to learn it

This is not totally true. Messi works very, very, very hard. His talent may be natural but he is a very hard worker.

Good one

Timbuktuo:


This is not totally true. Messi works very, very, very hard. His talent may be natural but he is a very hard worker.

Messi dies not work as hard as CR7, that is the point

Passion Is Greater Than Talent depending on your perspective, but You can as well say, the engine is greater than the car.