Talent Is a Gift–Not to Be Squandered1 Anonymous The young man arrived on the Massachusetts beach early carrying a portable radio, a shovel, and an odd assortment of tools.
The man knew his sand.
With skillful strokes, he smoothly finished some surfaces, embroidered elaborate designs on others.
Not only had he practiced his craft with confidence and style, he had done so against a powerful, absolute deadline.
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