We often have a conversation with our kids about the idea that excellence is never an accident.
When we see a kid consistently outperform everyone else on the field, you might often hear notes about how the kid is a “natural athlete.”
When you see someone present with flair and make it look effortless, you might hear comments about how they’re “natural presenters”.
However, when you see Steph Curry sink three pointer after three pointer however, you don’t walk away thinking that’s just natural talent. You know that, behind every one of those shots, were hours and hours of relentless practice.
That’s true in every sphere of life. Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. When you dig deeper into the “natural talent,” there’s always a story.
The one nuance – excellence in young kids is often driven by external pressure. The challenge is helping them build the internal motivation and grit to sustain it over the long run. That’s a harder thing to cultivate than the excellence itself.
But either way, the core truth remains the same – excellence doesn’t happen by accident.











