I believe that innate talent does not exist.

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Innate talent is usually a consequence of genetic predisposition. Example - on Jeju, Korea, people are more genetically predisposed to cold tolerance and low BP. Thus Jeju islanders tend to make for excellent divers. Having hands that are shaped and sized to allow for high reach and flexibility will make you predisposed to be a better piano player, whereas I could never, no matter how hard I practice, play a lot of Rachmaninow as is, without rewriting, because I lack the physically necessary handspan to do so. You can teach anyone anything, but to be at the very top of the field, practice most likely has to meet genetic predisposition.
 
No one is born an expert but at the same time there are genetic factors to be aware of. Everyone knows about tall people usually being born from other tall people but visual acuity and working memory (the small amount of information that can be held in mind and used in the execution of cognitive tasks) seem to be somewhat heritable.
 
Be better than this kid:
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This is like the nature vs nurture argument. It's both, but some people clearly don't have certain abilities that they can reach.

The biggest example I can think of is Joe Jackson and his family. Were the Jackson 5 talented? Sure. But he abused and pushed them all the same, and there was only one Michael Jackson at the end. The rest faded into obscurity.

In a more minor example, I'm sure anyone that has worked in the public, whether it be coworkers or customers, have met people that just can't do basic math or logical thinking. It's not an example of practice, they literally can't do it.
 
Christiano ronaldo vs leonil messi

Regarding "Messi is pure talent" versus "Ronaldo is hard work"​

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The Case for Messi’s Natural Talent

From a young age, Lionel Messi’s talent was undeniable. Born in Rosario, Argentina, he was a prodigy with extraordinary dribbling ability, impeccable vision, and a low center of gravity that made him nearly impossible to dispossess. Even as a child, he displayed a level of technical ability far beyond his peers. Barcelona recognized his potential early, signing him at just 13 years old and covering the cost of his growth hormone treatment.

The Case for Ronaldo’s Work Ethic

On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey to greatness has been defined by sheer determination and discipline. Unlike Messi, Ronaldo was not considered a prodigy in his early years. Growing up in Madeira, Portugal, he was naturally talented but not seen as a generational genius. What set him apart was his incredible work ethic.
 

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From a young age, Lionel Messi’s talent was undeniable. Born in Rosario, Argentina, he was a prodigy with extraordinary dribbling ability, impeccable vision, and a low center of gravity that made him nearly impossible to dispossess. Even as a child, he displayed a level of technical ability far beyond his peers. Barcelona recognized his potential early, signing him at just 13 years old and covering the cost of his growth hormone treatment.
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Imagine being born to play ball 💀
 
If you're talented at anything you'll need teachers a lot less because many things will just be obvious. You'll barely have to ask "How do I get better at writing/drawing/playing guitar?" because you'll automatically know what you're doing badly and have a clear idea of what it'll take to get to the next level. When you look at people better than you, you can absorb what they're doing rapidly and take a bunch of their techniques with only a small amount of study. It feels like cheat codes.
 
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