What Talented Teens Should Know

What talented teens should know is that there is a world out there waiting to be wowed! But at the same time, it’s difficult to grab the world’s attention and make them listen to you sing or watch you dance or read your poetry. After all, the world is distracted with wars, calamities and famine… But then you think, “all the more reason to share my talent”, right?

“Success comes when preparation meets opportunity.”

And this rings true for almost every successful actor, singer, dancer, writer, musician, etc.

If you have talent, the very first thing you must do is to mold it – compare it to a diamond, which doesn’t really sparkle until it has been cut and polished. Cut out the bad habits that might affect your talent and polish it – take classes, learn all about your craft and become the master of it. Once you feel that you have become stronger in utilizing your talent, you will feel more confident. And confidence is a seductive character that makes the world turn towards you.

“Failure is delay, not defeat”

But what if you have prepared and found the right opportunity and took your stab at it but failed? Rejected?

Don’t you fret – in this case, take constructive criticism. Ask an honest friend what he or she thinks of your performance/piece of work. This way, you will know what things to avoid next time. Cut and polish, cut and polish. This is all you can do to do better next time.

In time, with lots of perseverance and passion towards your craft, you will be able to knock on the right door and will be welcomed inside with open arms. Also, who knows? You might become the inspiration for success of other talented teens someday.