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    Unit 13: Introduction to Argumentative Writing • Grade 10

    Hard Work Over Talent

    You might have asked yourself this question at least once: “Which will give me better
    results: hard work or talent?” Over the years, the debate between hard work and talent has
    gotten more heated. With the recent shift in perspectives, sometimes being labeled as “a
    genius” or"talented" can make someone develop one of two things: complacency that leads
    to a lack of desire to exert enough effort to do things, or an intense fear of failure that can
    hinder a person’s will to make an effort. Therefore, at the end of the day, hard work trumps
    talent.

    In studies on hard work and talent, many researchers conclude that hard work pays off
    more than ability does. Ericsson, Krampe, and Tech-Romer have discussed deliberate
    practice and how 10,000 hours worth of perseverance, training, and hard work shape the
    success of a person even if he or she does not have an inborn talent for a particular field.
    Observations made by professionals have also shown that while talent can make things
    easier for a person, it is still through hard work that one achieves his or her goals.

    Hard work pays off. For example, at school, let's compare two students: a student who has
    an innate talent in art and the ability to produce quality output but makes excuses to be lax
    with his or her work, and a student who is not as gifted but always exerts maximum effort
    and thoughtful planning to accomplish his or her tasks. The gifted student may have had
    the potential to get a higher mark, but the odds are that the hard-working student will
    outdo him or her because the latter gave all his or her best and worked hard to achieve his
    or her goal.

    A similar situation can also happen in the workplace. According to the infographic
    published by Davitt Corporate Partners, talented people can be outshined by their
    hard-working fellows. Hard-working people succeed because of the effort and
    perseverance that they put in their work.

    Some people may say that talent is everything one needs to succeed. However, a natural
    talent not nurtured early on and not used properly later in life can only bring so much to a
    person. For example, famous people like Oprah and Walt Disney were once called names
    for “not having enough talent” and “lacking the imagination” to accomplish their lofty
    dreams. These personalities persisted and worked hard to hone their skills, and eventually
    reached their goals. Having talent is an advantage, but it is hard work that brings further
    learning, development, and success.
    Unit 13: Introduction to Argumentative Writing • Grade 10

    Hard work is more valuable than talent. It hones important values and skills, such as
    perseverance and grit. One may not be the most talented person, but with enough
    persistence and hard work, he or she can get further in life than a talented person without
    the grit to match.

    Guide Questions

    1. What is the topic of the essay?


    2. What is the stand of the author?
    3. How did she support her claims?
    4. How did she rebut the counterclaim?
    5. How did she present her conclusion?

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