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This reads as practical encouragement to stop undervaluing an ability just because it feels natural. It suggests that talent is a real resource, and it lands for someone hesitating to commit to work they already do well, because self-doubt makes it seem too ordinary.
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About John Green
American author and YouTuber
John Michael Green is an American author and YouTuber, known for his work in young adult fiction and online video. He has 491 quotes on the site. His books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. Among them is The Fault in Our Stars, published in 2012 and widely ranked among the best-selling books of all time. His rapid rise and distinctive voice are often credited with helping reshape the young adult fiction market. He is also known for his YouTube projects with his younger brother, Hank Green.
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Books by John Green
The Fault in Our Stars
2012
Looking for Alaska
2006
Paper Towns
2008
An Abundance of Katherines
2006
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
2012