Comments on: More about Myelin

By: Darryl Pace

Darryl Pace — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:10:04 +0000

I love the picture of your grandmother. She looks like an awesome lady!

Regarding talent, my belief is that some people are genetically blessed with physical and/or mental characteristics or abilities that can, if developed, lead them to greatness in a particular endeavor. The key words in the previous sentence are, “if developed”.

For example, Pavoratti had the bone and vocal fold structure that gave his voice beautiful timbre. Michael Jordan was blessed with good height and a great deal of fast twitch muscle fibers. Both of these guys put in the time (likely in excess of 10,000 hours) to develop what they had been born with into world-class greatness.

Are there others out there that are similarly well-endowed? I would say that the chances are likely. However, on the flip side of the coin, could someone with an irritating sounding voice and no natural ability to discern pitch become a singer like Pavoratti? That would be a stretch, although that person could make great improvements, and become a better singer than most people. But, that hard-working person would not become as great a singer as someone with natural ability that put in the same amount of work. In this sense, I do believe in inborn “talent”.

What do you think about this?

Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:07:45 +0000

Fortuntely it seems to be very few people suffer from demyelinating diseases. But it is surprising to see how many MS patients pop up in their 20s/30s. It makes me wonder if the constant growth of youth masked the underlying problem. Only in decline that they start to notice funny effects.

Katie

By: Lisa McLellan

Lisa McLellan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:06:31 +0000

Lorenzo’s Oil is a fantastic movie. What makes it so touching is that it is a true story. Though the oil is not a cure, it has extended the life of Lorenzo and other boys long past what was expected. Anyway, whenever I hear the word Myelin – that’s what I think of.

Lisa McLellan
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By: Martin O'Connor

Martin O'Connor — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:34 +0000

So there’s hope for us all.

Martin O’Connor

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By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:53:53 +0000

I must check out that movie. Thanks!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:09:46 +0000

I hope if it is a switch that gets thrown I wouldn’t have to suffer with it for long.

Vickiwww.bridalthreadshq.com

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:20:36 +0000

I’m guessing the degeneration or inability to maintain myelin is more of the exception rather than the case, right?

Thanks for these articles on Talent and Myelin. I’ve read quite a handful of books about success and know the whole hard work, 10000 hours of practice, etc information, but I have always wondered about late bloomer success. I think this area could use a lot of focus. Hearing someone was amazing through hardwork is motivational, but when you hear they started when they were 3 or 4 and had been practicing since, it makes it seem as if it is too late to be exceptional.

I like the fresh perspective backed up with science.

MissMentor

By: Jose Escalante

Jose Escalante — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:28:44 +0000

Time to work hard on building mine

Jose Escalante
http://www.joseescalante.com

By: Steve Chambers

Steve Chambers — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:10:51 +0000

I'm with your Grandmother...keep your socialist hands off my healthcare. Steve Chambers, Sale Trainer Speaker

By: Keri Eagan

Keri Eagan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:51:48 +0000

Lorenzo’s Oil sounds like an inspirational movie. Will need to see that sometime. I have so much respect for people who go all out for their children. Keri Eagan Anything Alternative