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weve all met people who seem like naturals at what they do best whether its a skilled musician, superb athlete, savvy business owner, or top - notch student. i believe greatness is achieved when you put your time in.

• seoyoon

people who excel at something have some natural gifts, but talent can only be honed through hard work. it really boils down to how much you practice. thats how you accomplish something.

• frida

i think its all about heredity and what is passed down to a person genetically. i personally believe that youre either born with it or youre not. some people are not good at playing music. all the practice in the world wont make them better musicians. mastering a skill is a mysterious process and even if a person has an exceptional teacher and really applies themselves, they may never achieve the same results as someone with an innate ability.

• connor

which statement would connor most likely agree with?
success is not usually determined by the amount of effort put forward.
many of the most talented musicians come from non - musical families.
children who lack a nurturing environment will struggle to develop their talents.
the approach to mastering a skill is usually straightforward with well - defined steps.

Explanation:

Connor believes greatness is determined by heredity/genetic inborn ability, stating practice alone doesn't make someone excel without innate talent. This aligns with the view that effort isn't the main determinant of success.

Answer:

A. Success is not usually determined by the amount of effort put forward.