tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post6512848269696117183..comments2024-03-28T08:48:51.749-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 10 Traits That Are More Important Than TalentJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83113015241097038552019-03-06T22:55:36.245-05:002019-03-06T22:55:36.245-05:00Please read and also contact Dr Sam if you need a ...Please read and also contact Dr Sam if you need a powerful love spell to fix your broken relationship.....<br /><br />OMG!!! I am so proud and happy to be out here sharing your work Dr. Sam. I just can't believe this now my ex Husband is really back to me on his knees presenting a ruby rose to beg me to take him back and he was feeling regretful and sorry for leaving me and for causing me pains after the divorce which occurred last year. 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I like your theory that talent is misunderstood. That's a great way to look at it!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83467239786960326202012-10-26T16:53:07.848-04:002012-10-26T16:53:07.848-04:00I think too often people confuse hard work and tal...I think too often people confuse hard work and talent. They look at someone who does something good and automatically think that they are a natural or have talent. Sometimes they forget to stop to think about the hundreds and thousands of hours that person has put into developing that “talent.” So I don’t think talent is overrated as much as it is mislabeled and misunderstood. <br /><br />Number one and two are the toughest for me because I often feel like I’m doing more struggling than developing of my “talent” that I get discouraged and lose my determination. I am indeed my own biggest critic. <br /><br />But that’s when I try to rely on my friends who share the passion, like you say in number four. That part is really important. To have people who understand the struggle and can help you through. And then be there for them to help them through.Amanda Fangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11029312338811781606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-23199791279844153812012-07-13T18:38:18.648-04:002012-07-13T18:38:18.648-04:00This comes at a crucial time for me. I am feeling ...This comes at a crucial time for me. I am feeling pretty despairing about my writing career. I know I can do it - both fiction and freelance. But I feel this obscure pressure to get back to an office job - which is not really what I want to do. Thanks for the encouragement.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43730034562528703312012-07-06T10:13:06.658-04:002012-07-06T10:13:06.658-04:00A great list, Jody! Thank you.
A tough one for me...A great list, Jody! Thank you.<br /><br />A tough one for me is not comparing myself to others. I admire that your son figured that out at a young age. :) Happy belated birthday to him.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-7263703085199714982012-07-05T16:55:45.182-04:002012-07-05T16:55:45.182-04:00Love this list! Being born with talent gives us th...Love this list! Being born with talent gives us the responsibility to nurture and grow it it. And we should enjoy the process. <br />Thanks!(*Happy Belated Bday to your son!)Purplesong https://www.blogger.com/profile/01376159097314898946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86515071483873792712012-07-04T18:37:01.387-04:002012-07-04T18:37:01.387-04:00Great post Jody and exactly what I needed to hear ...Great post Jody and exactly what I needed to hear right now. Your posts are always an inspiration to stay on track and not give up. You've saved me countless times! Thank youSally Hepworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417446672874466269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-82768094085594636372012-07-04T17:30:57.060-04:002012-07-04T17:30:57.060-04:00Great post! Wandered over here from Twitter, and I...Great post! Wandered over here from Twitter, and I'm very glad I did. Thank you for sharing this.LisaAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084670148565013397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76172119198139959412012-07-04T15:15:37.298-04:002012-07-04T15:15:37.298-04:00Hopefully no one thinks I'm bragging. I can...Hopefully no one thinks I'm bragging. I can't sing middle C to save my life and I know my 5 good notes are not my own.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-88917550068437940562012-07-04T15:13:11.341-04:002012-07-04T15:13:11.341-04:00When I was in 8th grade, my choral teacher Mrs Nor...When I was in 8th grade, my choral teacher Mrs Norman, told me I had the guns to sing better than Nancy Peck, but I had to try. Nancy was somewhat famous in my city, and quite aware of how good she was. But I had more far than faith. By 12th grade, I was starting to maybe think Mrs Norman was on to something. Nancy was a high soprano, a very high soprano. I was very highly scared of failing and killing the ear drums of everyone who heard me.<br />In college, everyone had to sing in the choir, 120 of us. Gack! One piece was quite technical and I thought I had it. As we sang, the director cut everyone off and yelled "who was THAT?" I nearly died. <br />"It was her" announced some twit next to me.<br />"That was good, do it again and do it louder."<br />So I did.<br /><br />Now , in our humble little church choir, I'm one of the two nuclear powered sopranos. I can hit just about any high note you give me.<br /><br /> And who's voice do I hear in my head?<br /><br />Mrs Francis E Norman saying "you CAN do it!"<br /><br />Here's to practice, drills, more drills, warm-ups that sound ridiculous, the love of a good choral piece and Mrs Norman, who believed in me.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33738634974894695252012-07-04T09:15:09.892-04:002012-07-04T09:15:09.892-04:00Awesome post, Jody! Talent is something we have no...Awesome post, Jody! Talent is something we have no control over so it's encouraging to be able to improve what we DO have control over. Thanks and kudos to your son!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76319675867382168592012-07-04T04:16:34.663-04:002012-07-04T04:16:34.663-04:00Inspirational. Thank you!!Inspirational. Thank you!!Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59967680019847366792012-07-03T18:27:17.756-04:002012-07-03T18:27:17.756-04:00Sweet! I totally will! I'm always so impressed...Sweet! I totally will! I'm always so impressed by them and have to resist repinning every one I see. (I don't want you to think I'm pinterest stalking you!)Katie Gansherthttp://www.katieganshert.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-35550336638258573392012-07-03T18:07:42.439-04:002012-07-03T18:07:42.439-04:00What a great post, Jody! It reminds me of one of ...What a great post, Jody! It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: <br /><br />"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize <br />how close they were to success when they gave up."<br /><br />~ Thomas Edison ~<br /><br />Your son is a fine example and we can all learn from him. Happy Birthday to a true example of determination!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237127641329237021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59998916613160299932012-07-03T16:49:18.971-04:002012-07-03T16:49:18.971-04:00Thanks Katie! I've chosen to use free picture ...Thanks Katie! I've chosen to use free picture sites for my blog. I know some professionals downplay using the free sites because they don't think the quality of the pictures is very good and honestly you don't always have a great selection of pictures to choose from. But that's what I've done so far! <br /><br />Katie you may also want to check into my "Likes" on Pinterest or also under my "All About Pinterest" for some more ways to make pins. There's one in particular that is called "Pin a Quote" that I've seen used quite a bit. I haven't tried it myself, but it looks good!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58970834685701224352012-07-03T15:15:08.453-04:002012-07-03T15:15:08.453-04:00Jumping in to say I absolutely love the sayings/pi...Jumping in to say I absolutely love the sayings/pictures in this post. PERFECT for Pinterest. <br /><br />Question 4 U: How do you make them? Do you just purchase a stock photo and add the quote and your website address?<br /><br />Happy bday to your eldest! Great stuff in this post!Katie Gansherthttp://www.katieganshert.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-26035535517040202732012-07-03T10:59:36.864-04:002012-07-03T10:59:36.864-04:00As a teacher, I often wish our system was designed...As a teacher, I often wish our system was designed to allow students more opportunities to follow their aptitude and strengths as opposed to struggling endlessly to improve weak areas. There is certainly something to be said for learning perseverance and persistence, necessary skills in life, but in the long run many people are happiest when they follow their passions.Cynthiahttp://cynthiawashburnauthor.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86388292086988014142012-07-03T10:59:11.252-04:002012-07-03T10:59:11.252-04:00Jody, happy birthday to your son today! What a joy...Jody, happy birthday to your son today! What a joy to celebrate! The one thing that stands out on your list is comparison. That is so very lethal to accomplishing just about anything - whether or not you have the natural talent. Comparison swings the emotional gamut from pride down to self-loathing. Setting our face like a flint (as Jesus did towards Jerusalem and the cross) on what God's called us to do makes all the difference and leaves no room for pesky things like comparison.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615035905042738222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29258893344339163852012-07-03T10:33:28.333-04:002012-07-03T10:33:28.333-04:00All of these are great points and so true about an...All of these are great points and so true about anything we want to be good at. As I read your points, I realized that all of these things also apply to someone who is born with a natural talent. I've been told my whole life I am a talented writer, from family members to college professors to magazine editors, but I can guarantee you that my first draft of my first ms was terrible because, no matter how much talent someone possesses, if they don't know the rules, techniques and philisophies behind the words in a novel, than they are just that: words. I've learned so much from James Scott Bell, Rachelle Gardner, Susan May Warren, you and so many other bloggers - but I have a long, long way to go in developing that talent and passion - and if I don't stay determined, if I don't practice, if I don't discipline myself, if I don't surround myself with other writers, than I won't ammount to much as a writer. And, talent is subjective anyway!Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85644506742049318112012-07-03T10:24:18.933-04:002012-07-03T10:24:18.933-04:00Good morning, everyone! Loving your thoughts this ...Good morning, everyone! Loving your thoughts this morning! No one needs to be left out or left behind for lack of talent. We all have a fair shot at success if we work hard enough!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27248652982231771502012-07-03T09:07:13.862-04:002012-07-03T09:07:13.862-04:00Basketball was my sport, too, and your son's s...Basketball was my sport, too, and your son's story resonated. I worked hard and became the greatest shooter in the history of Parkman Junior High. I actually played a year at the college level. I enjoyed the game and enjoyed the work ethic.<br /><br />Writing, for me, same thing. I write in Plot & Structure about being sold the Big Lie that you can't learn to write fiction. I'm not naturally gifted like a Stephen King (who, I think, was writing in the womb). But I learned you really could learn this if you work hard at it, and 30 novels later I think that's been proved. <br /><br />Great post.James Scott Bellhttp://www.jamesscottbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-57029238390600317532012-07-03T08:26:56.450-04:002012-07-03T08:26:56.450-04:00Jody!
Happy birthday to your son,you have every r...Jody! <br />Happy birthday to your son,you have every reason to be a proud mama! <br />I enjoyed reading this post, thank you. I practically try to remember these things in everything that I do. <br /><br />Bless you, Jody!<br /><br />GaniseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com