"نبوغ ذاتی است نه درآمدی"

Talent and creativity can’t be bought. Either you have it, or you don’t. This idea suggests that true genius comes from within—it’s an innate quality rather than something that can be acquired through external means like money or rewards.

Historically, this perspective has been echoed by various thinkers and creators. Let's take Leonardo da Vinci for example. He was a Renaissance man, a polymath whose works in art, science, and engineering were revolutionary. Da Vinci wasn’t driven by financial gain. In fact, his genius flourished in circumstances and environments where his curiosity and creativity were nurtured, not bought.

Now, let's look at a modern example: J.K. Rowling. When she wrote the first Harry Potter book, she was a single mother living on welfare. She didn’t have money, but she had a story burning inside her that needed to be told. Her genius—her ability to craft an engaging and imaginative world—was intrinsic. No amount of money could have summoned that creativity if it wasn’t already there.

So how do you apply this wisdom to your life? First, understand that if you have a passion or a talent, it's not something you can simply purchase or force. It’s about recognizing and nurturing what’s already there. Think about what you loved doing as a child before the world told you what was practical or profitable. Those are clues to your innate genius.

Imagine this: You’re at a fork in the road. On one path, there’s a high-paying job that you don’t really care about, but it promises financial security. On the other, there’s an opportunity to pursue something you’re passionate about, even though it’s risky and the pay is uncertain. If you follow the first path, you might find security, but you may never tap into your true potential. The second path is risky, sure, but it’s where your genius lies.

Let’s say you’re passionate about music. You could spend thousands on the best instruments and lessons, but if the love and raw talent aren’t there, all the money in the world won’t make you a genius musician. Think of someone like Kurt Cobain, who started off playing on a cheap guitar. His genius wasn’t in the instrument but in the raw emotion and originality he brought to his music. His creativity and talent were innate.

In everyday life, we often see this concept in the classroom. There are students who, no matter how many extra tutoring sessions or resources they receive, struggle because their interests and talents lie elsewhere. Then there are those who grasp concepts almost effortlessly—not because they’ve been showered with resources, but because they have a natural inclination for the subject.

So, remember, your genius is something unique to you. It’s not something you buy, but something you discover and nurture. Think about what makes you lose track of time, what makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning. Pursue that, invest in that—not with money, but with your time, energy, and passion. That’s where your true genius will shine.