Is Investing a skill that you can learn or a talent that you are born with?

I am wondering if there are certain natural traits that make you really good or is it something in the thinking process that you learn over time?

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If I want to become a good investor (I know that I cannot change my natural traits), then what steps would you recommend I take?

I am a complete noob but really want to hone my investing skills (if thats a possiblity)

 

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