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Contributing Writer Paige Stepanian, ’21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare. As a childhood fable told throughout generations, this jovial tale reminds us of the time that slow and steady won the race. It shows us how far a little bit of hard work can go, and how damaging just a tad of laziness can be. You could even say that this short story embodies an inspiring quote from high school basketball coach, Tim Notke. He says, \u201cHard work beats talent when talent doesn\u2019t work hard\u201d. After all, if the hare had toiled his way to the finish line, wouldn\u2019t he have been the victor of his metaphorical race?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is one of the most well known artists of today\u2019s world. According to Billboard Music<\/em>, he has been on the Artist 100 Chart for the last 293 weeks. He has produced 38 of Billboard<\/em>\u2019s Hot 100 Songs, and sold over 150 million records worldwide. In 2014, Sheeran was televised as a special guest on The Jonathan Ross Show<\/em> where he revealed a confession that shocked his fans and followers: At age 16, he still had not learned how to sing. A lot of times we consider well known singers like Ed Sheeran to be naturally gifted, or at least\u00a0trained from a young age. This was not the case for Sheeran. \u201cWhen people say artists are born with talent, you\u2019re not,\u201d he says. \u201cYou have to really learn and really practice.” Ed Sheeran\u2019s success story is one that demonstrates the moral of the tortoise and hare: By working hard and focusing on your goal, you can do big things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comparison of hard work and talent is one that is seen all around us. It is apparent in pop culture, politics, and in the people we know and love. Talent is a gift. It can be practiced and used in a variety of ways, and is even associated with success when we think of celebrity athletes, singers, and artists. There are some who possess talent in distinct fields, however, who do not choose to put time or effort in towards their goals. In these situations, those who are hard working will often find greater happiness and success than those who rely on their natural born talent. So, yes, talent is beneficial- when it is used in the right way. Hard work on the other hand, will always be valuable, no matter the circumstance. With hard work comes failure, success, and growth. We learn from hard work, even in ways we\u2019d never expect. Sometimes, we use enough of it to out-run those who were born with a head start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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