Can hard work beat talent? This is one of those questions and debates that has raged on for yers. Usually I see it asserted that “work can beat talent” or perhaps “hard work can beat talent”. This is meant to suggest that so long as you put in the work you can reach whatever goal you set. That includes beating someone who might be more naturally talented than you.
The fitness industry runs on trite platitudes like this.
I’ve gotten into endless arguments over the years in various forums, etc. When I try to point out that there are clear genetic limits, this will be met with the retort “You don’t know my work ethic.” The implication, belief being that hard work can overcome anything.
It’s a mentality that tends to be held by those with less talent, who want to think that life works like a Rocky movie. That heart can beat talent.… Keep Reading