Talent is God Given: be humble. Fame is man given: be thankful. Conceit is

Philippines
June 6, 2010 1:11am CST
self given: be careful. --John Wooden, RIP.
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skysuccess
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
7 Jun 10
santosmarichris, How true! Great words of wisdom here and I just cannot help recall a few recent episodes involving celebrities like Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Sandra Bullock and Colin Montgomerie all who really have everything going until they became CARELESS! Sad isn't it?
santosmarichris
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
7 Jun 10
Yup, it's true. It's really sad for them, if you think about it. Thanks for sharing.
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skysuccess
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
7 Jun 10
santosmarichris, You are welcome. “The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be; all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.” - Socrates.
sallyj
@sallyj (1225)
• United States
6 Jun 10
You sure nailed that one. Be careful, yes indeed.
santosmarichris
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
7 Jun 10
Thank U!!!
picjim
@picjim (3002)
• India
6 Jun 10
Make use of God given talent.Be thankful for the fame fellow humans bestow upon you.And avoid undue self praise.Thanks for giving us these vital points.
tomitomi
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
6 Jun 10
Yes! Talent is nature. Conceit is nurture. And You need skills to handle fame. Nice discussion: short and sassy!
iamdong
@iamdong (51)
• Philippines
6 Jun 10
I agree with this! It goes with the cycle.