There are some skills that you can’t be taught, but can be learned.
Since it is hard to define and talk about this set of skills, most people attribute them to talent. They don’t even think of them as skills in the normal sense. Instead, they say: “He’s got a knack,” “they are a natural,” “they have ____ IQ.” Since we don’t know how to teach it, we also don’t know how to talk about it.
When you find a skill that some people have, but almost everyone attributes to talent, you can be sure there is a great opportunity for experiential learning. That is the sign for a skill that can’t be taught, but can be learned. You just need to observe and find a way to get a bunch of experience practicing in the same situation.
Once you learn a skill that can’t be taught, you separate yourself from the crowd and have a unique advantage in your ability to succeed in whatever field you are in.
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