Episode 208 Cultivating Your Hidden Talents: How Slow Growth Leads to Extraordinary Success This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work.  I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page. Episode Summary: In this episode of the Mindset for Life podcast, I'm diving deep into the beautiful journey of developing your unique gifts and talents. I'll share an inspiring story about Jorge Cocco Santángelo, an artist who discovered his true artistic style later in life, to show you that greatness isn't about instant recognition. It's about consistent, faithful work. You'll learn how neuroscience supports the idea that showing up for your passion actually rewires your brain, and I'll walk you through a powerful guided coaching exercise to help you identify and nurture your special talents. By the end of this episode, you'll feel motivated to trust your gifts, understand that slow growth is still growth, and realize that you're already becoming something amazing - even when the world isn't watching. Get ready to shift your perspective and embrace your own unique path of development! Actions to Try It Out Alright, here's your game plan! First, try "Nourish the Gift," an exercise I share in this episode. Take a moment to identify that one thing you do with ease and joy - maybe it's writing, listening, organizing, or something totally unique to you. Next, get clear on why this gift matters and who it could potentially help, even in a small way. Picture someone being inspired by your talent. Then, set a direction for the next year - not a rigid deadline, but a gentle path of growth. Want to make this personal? Adapt the exercise to fit your life. If you're a creative, visualize your art touching someone's heart. If you're a problem-solver, imagine how your skills could make someone's day easier. The key is consistency and belief. As a daily action, do one small thing each day that honors your gift. Write for 10 minutes, sketch a quick design, practice a skill, or simply reflect on your potential. Remember, you're not waiting to become great - you're already becoming great. The world might not see it yet, but your heart knows. Trust the process, keep showing up, and watch how your unique gifts slowly but surely bloom. You have gifts and talents, much more than you realize, and this podcast is your roadmap to unlocking it. So take that first step, be kind to yourself, and watch how you start showing up differently in your life.  Here's to your greatness! Ready for Your Own Coach?   ----- This episode's theme song is "Take It Up A Level" by Bethanie Hansen and SUNO AI. Used with Permission. An additional mid-episode song used is "Scottish Sunrise" by AG Music and licensed through MelodyLoops. Like what you read here? In this podcast, I’m sharing some core principles I’ve learned in coaching that have completely changed my life. And I share them in workshops with my clients. With a personal coach, you can take it deeper, to make these changes a lasting part of your life. You can figure out where to start and how to get the changes you really want.