Whatever the dictates of fashion, it seems that those who take the trouble to gain mastery over what happens in consciousness do lead a happier life.
Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiOften we don't have a good notion of what our talents are, because we have never had a chance to try them out.
Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiMost enjoyable activities are not natural; they demand an effort that initially one is reluctant to make. But once the interaction starts to provide feedback to the person's skills, it usually begins to be intrinsically rewarding.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi