Do you remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? You know the rabbit that was super fast and way more talented than the hare that it was racing? Interestingly enough, the tortoise did not have nearly the level of skill that the rabbit had. The turtle kept pushing until the very end and ultimately beat the bunny. Everyone is gifted, but not everyone wants to put in the work that it takes to become successful. This is excellent news if you do not think of yourself as very talented. This means that you have a shot, just like the most exceptional, smart, athletic student around you. Talent is cheap; what separates talented people and successful people is hard work. If you are willing to put the work in now, you could surpass those that seem to have more opportunities than you do!