Many of us grow up believing that success comes down to talent—that some people are naturally gifted while others simply aren't. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping us from reaching our potential?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with behavioral scientist, researcher, and former professional athlete Danny Southwick to unpack what decades of research actually say about talent and long-term performance.

Together, they explore why growth is driven less by innate ability than by deliberate practice and how we respond to setbacks.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why the belief that talent is fixed can quietly limit your growth, and what research says actually predicts long-term success
• How confidence, motivation, and resilience are built through action, not innate ability ...