I think “talent” is one of the most stifling narratives artists believe.
We look at successful actors, writers, musicians, and creators and assume they possess something we don’t: “natural” talent. But what we don’t see are the years of invisible work through rejections, experimentation, failure, feedback, persistence, and practice…everything that shaped their skills.
In this solo talk episode of It’s All About the Process, I unpack why talent is a seductive myth that keeps performers small. But this isn’t just my opinion. I explore the research behind neuroplasticity, the difference between a fixed and growth mindset in terms of your artistic practice, and why learning to see failure as information (not identity) could be the most important skill for artists to develop.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll never be as talented as they are,” and that belief has held you back, then this episode is for you.
Keep going,
PK
