Hey everybody, hope you're doing well.

Not everybody agrees on who has talent and who hasn't. What's irritating is to see someone whom one thinks is talented not getting the success one thinks they deserve.

To explain that, different explanations have been advanced: the Puritans said it was Predestination; others that the universe is dominated by chance and sheer luck; the left-oriented thinkers say it's because the elite uses their power to keep the whole pie for themselves; if you lean more towards the right-wing you'll say it's because you haven't done all what it takes to get your slice of the cake; etc.

I don't mean to be exhaustive. I just tend to think we're all somewhat puzzled when it comes to see who wins and who loses. To me, Jim seems left-oriented, he says Big Business rules the world. Marc seems more inclined to the right: he says anyone can fight for the Prize, they just have to be damn good.

What I'm saying here is that we're not talking about facts nor opinions, we're talking about beliefs (political, social, religious or/and philosophical). No wonder people are touchy about this. It all boils down to the world vision you have.

I personally think you increase your odds when you word hard towards achieving your goal. Some people tell me I'm naive, telling me "Don't you know there's no God in the Universe and that the bankers rule the world?" I can see there may be some truth in that statement, but I CHOOSE to BELIEVE work and talent can lead to success. I'm not saying I'm right. But I want to live my life BELIEVING in Justice and Positivity. This is not a fact - most facts contradict it - this is not an opinion - I didn't forge my opinion by examining facts and talking about them with other people - this is a BELIEF. And I'm not telling anyone to believe in this belief. But those who believe in the contrary tend to be sad and bitter before I am, so I'd say: maybe my belief is wrong, but it gives me hope and strength.

"Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin' / It's time we all reach out 4 something new" (Prince)

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