This is both. Some kids are more intelligent and learn soon. But the natural intelligence can be developed. Some kids slow in studies and picking up tings in early childhood sharpen their intelligence and some times they are most intelligent. The children looking smarter and intelligent in early childhood may be even unintelligent later in life if they do not get proper environment. This is for parents and teachers to look after the learning process.
To this, I can answer with a quote by Napolean Hill -
Action is the real measure of intelligence.
Isn't it appropriate, the reason for lost intelligence and thereby lost successes lies in inaction! Therefore, all kinds of intellect must be complemented by ability to take action, otherwise, only being intelligent, even with a very high IQs does not serve any purpose!
A person not born with inherent intelligence can develop his intellect by persistent and consistent study and work.
I wholeheartedly agree with those views ! Intelligence or brilliance is of no use unless it is put into action and shows positive results .Common sense too is needed along with Intelligence to get the maximum results ....As for the question, I feel that it is partly hereditary but without being fine tuned and cultivated may not develop as it should !
Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!
