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The companion belief is that great people were almost invariably either dull or fractious children. Neither is true. There is something very satisfying about both beliefs and it is a pity to explode them. What could be more comforting to ordinary mortals than he thought that Winston Churchill was an unpromising youngster? Or that Charles Darwin had trouâ€" ble in school? Or that William Faulkner was a poor student? If these people appeared to be dull or fractious children, it was probably because they were frustrated children, for they belonged to a generation when parents believed that children should be seen and not heard." It was only when they could escape from the repressive influence of their parents and elders that they were able to blossom. Alexander Pope, who was born to a more enlightened generâ€" ation, wrote a poem at the age of 12 that is a classic today. A great many other examples could be listed. But there are a great many exceptions â€" and there should be. Success involves more than talent and some individuals lack the character or motivation to make the most of their talâ€" ents. A teacher once said of one of my more indolent classâ€" mates, "he has great gifts, but he‘s too lazy to unwrap them!" On the other hand, I have often wondered if he was made aware of his gift, because motivation lies in creating the enviâ€" ronment in which people will motivate themselves. Mozart learned to play the clavier between the ages of three and four. He received plenty of encouragement to create the right environment, but, on the.whole, talent, is by no means the capricious thing that legend would have it. Promise is usuâ€" ally borne out. + & Another popular misconception is the notion that great talâ€" ent is usually highly specific. We tend to assume that the perâ€" son of extremely high talent is narrowly gifted. But the research has shown that gifted people show many talents. Their real gift is the basic desire to make the most of all of their abilities. Churchill is a case in point; not only does his oratory inspire nations, but he was an author of note and an amateur painter. He even tried his hand at bricklaying! So, there are some old myths disposed of for you, which perâ€" haps show up the danger of generalizing about people. More importantly, it shows that in the end result it is up to the indiâ€" The trouble is not that we have so few talented people, but that we have too many who habitually fail to develop their full potential abilities. It has been said that God‘s gift to humanity is more abilities than we can use in a lifetime; and humanity‘s gift to God is to develop those abilities to the utmost. As Emerson wrote: "Every spirit builds itself a house, and beyond its house a world, and beyond its world a heaven. Know then, that the world exists for you. For you, the phenomâ€" enon is perfect. What we are â€" that only we can see." Geoff Fellows operates the Human Resource Development Institute, P.O. Box 22077, Cambridge, N1R 8E3. Tel. 623â€"0283. It provides effectiveness training for business and industry. In his fine book, Excellence, John W. Gardne salvo at the old myth contained in the phrase: early fade." He disputes the notion that mos children "burn themselves out" and never amo as adults. Success involves more than talent NO BUTTS ABOUT IT CONESTOGA MALL is ( EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS. ) PERSPECTIVE Qfeyl D* John W. Gardner fires a telling otion that most highly gifted and never amount to anything "Early bloom, » A 4 4 » K [ l w efi C s A j / l e A h 6 J‘{ * s x »x<<~â€"at 2 % * b\. " M * d"" i s % 1‘,,’f!', C ~At ie ““‘. 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In this edition of the Waterloo Chronicle, and in the two previous editions, In Search of Heritage contest entry forms appear on the City of Waterloo‘s Commuâ€" A picture of a designated Waterloo Landmark buildâ€" ing appears on each ad, and residents are invited to identify the landmarks. A winner will be awarded for each of the three weeks of the contest, and each winâ€" ner will receive a prize. The prizes have not yet been determined, but Little says they will likely be books about local heritage. mit correct answers, those correct entry forms will be placed into a drum, and three winners‘ names will be during a Heritage Seminar to be held Feb. 22 at the Contest encourages residents to appreciate city‘s heritage Deborah Crandall Waterloo public library. . Chronicle Staff ‘The seminar will feature guest speaker Anne Chafe, who is the new curator at Seagram Museum. Chafe, Heritage is easily enough taken for granted. The who formerly worked at Joseph Schneider Haus, will beautiful architecture of eras gone by, for example, discuss "The Seagram Legacy in Waterloo County". often goes unnoticed, especially when new, modern Little says the seminar will provide participants facilities are going up all around "This contest is to raise people‘s awareness of our heritage in _[ _ Mon.â€"Fri.9:30a.m.â€"9:00p.m. Sat.9:30a.m.â€"6:00p.m. Sun.12:00p.m.â€"5:00p.m. ; King St. N. & the Conestoga Parkway: C@NESTE®GA MALL Can you identify these Waterico Landmarks? if so, you could be a winner in the second annual in Search of Heritage contest. with an opportunity to learn more about LACAC‘s nicle, and in the _ function in the community. Teritage contest _ "At our seminars, we always give a little talk about terloo‘s Commuâ€" _ what LACAC is, and about what‘s involved in the desâ€" ignation of buildings," Little says. "Last year, we had .andmark buildâ€" _ two or three who came to (a seminar) because they s are invited to . were interested in designating their homes." | be awarded for _ Entry forms for this year‘s contest may be dropped t, and each winâ€" â€" off at the Waterloo public library‘s main branch or aive not yet been _ Albert McCormick branch, Waterloo‘s Adult Recreâ€" likely be books â€" ation centres, or Words Worth Books. Or mail your entry to Waterloo LACAC, c/o City of Waterloo, 100 will likely subâ€" â€" Regina St. S. Waterloo, N2ZJ 448. . ry forms will be _ The announcement of the In Search of Heritage conâ€" s names will be uwmmmdtheflghrmwmbehfl mce the winners _ next Tuesday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the library‘s d Feb. 22 at the _ James J. Brown Auditorium. Admission is free. Eopetiense it xdint