Talent is a good thing. And when cultivated and trained with ever so much passion, it can even bring you and others the feeling of true happiness and joy. I think we need that - cultivated talent. I do think achievement matters.
I like when someone excel, in whatever level or field. It somehow makes me believe in the future. In a better world to come.
What I do not understand though, is why we all are supposed to be numb "hardworking consumers", not producing anything slightly concrete. That confuses me a lot. While our politicians are trying their best to save money on anything, they tell us to spend and work more. (And ditch the poor.) That's kind of stupidity galore!
Why shouldn't we all save our hard earned money? Why shouldn't we say no to cheep and truly poor products? Why shouldn't we stop buying until our suppliers rise their quality-bar? And instead use our time on bettering ourselves in those talents we are dealt? Or maybe learn some new ones?
I think true talent lays in being able to create something special to improve yours or others personal environment. Like housewifery. Like punk-rock esthetics. Like knitting or writing - or cooking or making your own clothes. Like singing or doing sports. To be really clever at something. Not consuming. But doing.
I think it's time we realized that we all have talent, but it needs to be cultivated to truly bloom. I believe it's time to say no to cheap tricks and loud and lazy behavior. Now is the time to be creative, and to believe in the future. Let's all use our talent and do something worth the while! We owe it to ourselves.
- Posted by Sten Martin
Bespoke tailor. Designer. Academy tutor.
