People say that success is 10 percent talent and 90 percent hard work. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

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The definition of success
vary
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varies
among the people. Some individuals believe that, the major part of accomplishments are due to hard work and the rest is talent.
This
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essay will discuss that the factors that mainly contribute to becoming successful are a person's
efforts
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effort
compared to any
in born
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
inborn
skills
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Accept space
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In my opinion, working towards excellence consistently will definitely bear fruit irrespective of any talent. There is a popular belief that anyone who has an
in-built
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
inbuilt
skill will surely excel in that field. The primary reason is that they can perform tasks related with complete ease as compared to anyone else who wishes to learn.
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, a famous singer A R Rehman is considered as the best singer in the music industry and has great accomplishments
on
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to
his name because it is said that he talented to understand music.
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, a talented person may not struggle as compared to someone who is learning the skill. Despite all these factors, I believe that if continuous efforts are put to learn always supersedes talent. Even if someone has the
capabilty
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
capability
capabilities
but does not put any effort it may never show results.
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, with the help of constant practice expertise in any field can be gained.
For instance
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, Albert Einstein a well-known scientist was never talented but, is a known genius for his consistent efforts in Physics.
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, all
this
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proves that hard work can definitely beat any gifted individual in any aspect of life. To conclude, there are many methods to become successful. Some argue that it is important to have the art while others say it is dependent on the consistent work. I opine that, without consistency any form of
in-born
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
inborn
skills will not reap success.

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

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  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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