Choosing the Right FieldEmbracing this strategy requires the acceptance of the simple truth that people are born with different abilities.Some people don't like to discuss this fact.On the surface, your genes seem to be fixed, and it's no fun to talk about things you cannot control.Plus, phrases like biological determinism makes it sound like certain individuals are destined for success and others doomed to failure.But this is a shortsighted view of the influence of genes on behavior.The strength of genetics is also their weakness.Genes cannot be easily changed, which means they provide a powerful advantage in favorable circumstances and a serious disadvantage in unfavorable circumstances.If you want to dunk a basketball, being seven feet tall is very useful.If you want to perform a gymnastics routine, being seven feet tall is a great hindrance.Our environment determines the suitability of our genes and the utility of our natural talents.When our environment changes, so do the qualities that determine success.This is true not just for physical characteristics but for mental ones as well.I'm smart if you ask me about habits and human behavior; not so much when it comes to knitting, rocket propulsion, or guitar chords.Competence is highly dependent on context.The people at the top of any competitive field are not only well trained, they are also well suited to the task.And this is why, if you want to be truly great, selecting the right place to focus is crucial.In short: genes do not determine your destiny.They determine your areas of opportunity.As physician Gabor Mate notes, " Genes can predispose, but they don't predetermine." The areas where you are genetically predisposed to success are the areas where habits are more likely to be satisfying.The key is to direct your effort toward areas that both excite you and match your natural skills, to align your ambition with your ability.The obvious question is, "How do I figure out where the odds are in my favor?How do I identify the opportunities and habits that are right for me?"
Genes cannot be easily changed, which means they provide a powerful advantage in favorable circumstances and a serious disadvantage in unfavorable circumstances.
基因不易改变,这意味着它们在有利的环境下提供强大的优势,在不利的环境下提供严重的劣势。
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Ex: Genes cannot be easily changed, which means they provide a powerful advantage in favorable circumstances and a serious disadvantage in unfavorable...
Ex: Genes cannot be easily changed, which means they provide a powerful advantage in favorable circumstances and a serious disadvantage in unfavorable...
As physician Gabor Mate notes, " Genes can predispose, but they don't predetermine." The areas where you are genetically predisposed to success are the areas where habits are more likely to be satisfying.
Ex: As physician Gabor Mate notes, " Genes can predispose, but they don't predetermine." The areas where you are genetically predisposed to success are...