Don't Be Fooled: The Experts Make Everything Look Easy

Look around and all you see are successful individuals. Yes you are capable of the same. But there is this  perceived illusion that its an easy thing to acheive. Life is simple. Success is simple. However, just because something is simple doesn't mean that it is easy. Some of the most simple concepts are probably the hardest to master. For example, learning to play an instrument (guitar, piano, drums, etc) is a simple thing to do with some basic instruction and practice. But playing music and playing it well is another story. In order to become a master at something that means you must devote your time into it. This means commitment. This applies to anything, whether it be photography, dancing, singing, teaching, driving, flying a plane, drawing, cooking, etc, it all boils down to commitment.  

Individuals who make things look so simple and easy are the true experts at what they do. They have actively engaged themselves in that activity for many months and years to come. They will continue to improve and become better each day.  

You probably believe that because so many people are capable to doing something well you too can just easily jump in and become an expert at it. Then the truth sets in, reality check. When you truly realize that you are not good at it, you want to give up. It becomes discouraging. You rationalize, make excuses, and say well this isn't worth my time, this is stupid. 

Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan are considered one of the greatest in their field of expertise. Why? Because that was  the only thing they focused on. Were they always great? NO. Everyone has to start somewhere. If you are always half-heartedly jumping from one thing to the next, you will never be satisfied with the results. You will almost always only be mediocre, at best. Failure is not an option, its a fact of life you must come to realize and accept.

Failure isn't as bad as it seems though. Failure is the backbone to success. You must fail, sometimes you will fail more than others, however, lessons are learned from it, and everytime you become stronger and better. At least, unless you are a complete nut to believe that different results will occur from the same actions. 

When we see people and view them as successful, we are only seeing the image that is portrayed at the moment. We fail to realize that, they too, must have gone through many obstacles and hurdles in order to be where they are now. Therefore, we must tell ourselves, SUCCESS takes time, commitment and  patience. 

If you want to be good at something you must dedicate and persevere. Truth is, either you have a talent for something or you must work your butt off to become a professional at it. Kobe Bryant may have a talent in basketball but I'm sure if you ask him to play the piano, chances are he wont know how to. If for some odd reason he just happens to be able to, he won't be great at it. Every individual has a talent within them, a unique skill that is truly an easy simple task for them. This is the realm in which the individual should explore to acheive greatness. Finding that talent is a personal journey. No one knows you better than yourself. Whatever your passion, your enjoyment, your easy task that you can commit to. Only you know deep within yourself what it is. 

If you haven't found that out yet, its okay. That is why we explore. Explore yourself to the depths of your mind, your heart, your soul's content. You will find it eventually and when you do, dedicate yourself to it. Embrace, engage, engulf yourself to that which is truly you. You can become an expert at what you love to do. Stay strong. Stay commited. Stay motivated. Stay true. Stay you.