When I was young (I’m a trained organ player) I’d have never thought that “I’d amount to anything” when it comes to music. Hm, why did I believe this to be “true”?
Because my environment gave me feedback that formed that belief.
I didn’t want to play church music – I was into Tina Turner 
😀 (Mind you, this was the late 70ies) 
😉
:'(
[+] I felt pressurized by my parents who thought it’s cool to play the organ.
Many years later I re-discovered music and got into electronic music and started producing for DJ’s in Germany besides working in real estate.
> Ten years ago I decided to become a full-time composer.
> Ten days ago I recorded with London’s finest musicians which marks the biggest highlight in my music career so far.
I’m not saying this to brag or boast, I’m trying to be open and real with you and give you an honest perspective on what’s possible.
It’s our ENVIRONMENT, I firmly believe, that is the number one facilitator or INHIBITOR when it comes to fostering TALENT, or let me say APTITUDE.
Now if we pair this with deliberate practice and a great work ethic, almost anything can be achieved.
If we refer to TALENT alone, we insinuate that it’s god-given, that we are equipped with something that other’s don’t have..
..I simply don’t believe in that anymore.
It’s too comfortable to look at someone whose achievements we admire and attribute their success to talent. It’s a way of drawing a line between THEM and US, telling ourselves that we’ll never be in the position to reach those heights..
..all this is, is giving yourself permission TO PLAY SMALL..
..and NOT reach for your dreams..
..and NOT follow through..
..and NOT take consistent action.
..and most importantly, NOT put in the work!