Talent Has No Nationality

What helps to shine brightly: talent, scope, or hard work?

Talent knows no bounds. As long as someone has talent, nothing can stop him from shining brightly. Talent cannot be measured by nationality. If you have a scratch of talent, you can come as fire. Then, you only need a scope to shine. But there is a question—is talent enough for a person to do so, or is scope needed for this? If anyone asks me this question, I will say that only talent or scope cannot do the best for a person. Hard work is vital for both talented and non-talented people.

The connection between talent and hard work

Hard work can beat talent, but sometimes talent cannot beat hard work. If talent is a door, hard work is the key to unlocking it. Once, a famous K-pop artist, Lisa, from Thailand, said, "You should not be afraid of a naturally talented person.” “You should be afraid of the person who works hard." She might be a K-pop artist, but her nationality is Thai. I agree with this statement. A hard-working soul can flip the coin at any time. “Talent” is just a simple word without working hard. A talented person must first recognize their talent and then nurture it. He should do his best to work on it. So, the relationship between talent and hard work is more profound than the sea.

The place of birth not determining a person's talent.

Does nationality matter for a talented person? 

Perception is a fascinating thing. It changes from person to person, country, and even period! Nevertheless, talent speaks for a person, which is cherished and understood by all. No nationality or race can stop a talented person from being highlighted. The world is changing, and significant responsibility is carried by those who freely give away their talents and hard work for the betterment of humanity and to entertain people. If talent was surrounded by nationality or race, prosperity might have been circulated by a fine boundary line. There is a statement that astonished the world in 2020 at the 92nd Academy Awards, when “Parasit” became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture. The director of "Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, said, "Once you overcome the one-inch barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to many more amazing films." His hard work and passion for work have led him to that victory, and his talent has broken the stereotypical boundary.

If nationality had ever mattered to talented people, what would have happened?

If this had ever happened, then the world would be in darkness. Again, saying that the world's prosperity would have been impossible and the entertainment in people's lives could not be seen. From the invention of fire to the invention of AI (artificial intelligence), many people's sleepless nights were sacrificed, and they used their talents to improve the world. If nationality matters for a talented person, then progress will be seen in a specific country. Prosperity would have been biased toward a particular group, but it did not happen. Charles Babbage invented the computer, but now it is used almost everywhere by everyone. Einstein is best known for developing the theory of relativity. However, his theory has been used for decades now in various research. Elon Musk is the founder and CEO of SpaceX, and his company provides space-related equipment, which is opening the door for new inventions. So, many talented people worldwide are participating in the world's prosperity despite having different nationalities.

In the entertainment sector, everything results from pure talent and hard work. Some are just entertaining us, and some are giving us life lessons through entertainment. Entertainers can be singers, dancers, comedians, players, actors, writers, and so on. We will be trapped in monotony and sadness if they stop entertaining us. Rabindranath Tagore was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in literature. India was under British rule at that time, yet his talent had spoken for himself and his country. By this, we can say that if nationality had ever mattered to talented people, the world would not have seen the light of development, and the people would have fallen into grief.

Individuals who made a name for themselves in spite of their birthplace

Is there any scenario where nationality dominates talent?

This is probably a rare incident. However, I would like to show an example of what I learned a few days ago. Dr. Jamal Najrul Islam was a Bengali scientist who used to work on cosmology. He was an excellent friend of Stephen Hawking, one of the most outstanding scientists of all time, and he also worked on cosmology. Dr. Jamal Najrul wrote a book on cosmology named "The Ultimate Fate of the Universe,” published in 1983. At that time, not many people studied cosmology. Stephen Hawking also wrote a famous book, “A Brief History of Time," published in 1988. Dr. Jamal wrote that almost five years before him. However, his book is not as well known as Stephen Hawking's. He also wrote nine other books, later translated into different languages.

Nevertheless, we Bengalis do not know Dr. Jamal very well just because he is Bengali. I think this is the only reason. We should have known him earlier and appreciated his work, but most of us do not even know him. So, nationality sometimes exceeds talent.

It is always sad when someone with great talent is not allowed to shine because of their race, religion, caste, gender, or nationality. There is no excuse for this type of inequality, and it does nothing but hold back the development of humankind. Everyone deserves a fair chance to show their talent, and it is only through this process that the best and brightest can be discovered. The world is full of talented people, and there is no room for inequality when it comes to talent. We should be able to appreciate each individual’s abilities without considering their race, religion, or anything like that.

From anywhere in the world, anyone can achieve greatness.

Finally, I must say that "talent has no nationality," and this simple statement is a powerful reminder that anyone from anywhere in the world has the potential to achieve greatness. Of course, talent alone is not enough. Hard work, dedication, and opportunity are also essential to success. As we strive to build a brighter future for all, let us embrace the talent of people from every nation and every corner of the globe. Together, we can create a truly global community where talent is celebrated and recognized, no matter where it comes from.