The Hidden Habits of Genius : Beyond Talent IQ and Grit—Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness

What is genius? The word evokes iconic figures like Einstein Beethoven Picasso and Steve Jobs whose cultural contributions have irreversibly shaped society. Yet Beethoven could not multiply. Picasso couldnt pass a fourth grade math test. And jobs left high school with a 2.65 gpa. The hidden habits of genius explores the meaning of this contested Term and the unexpected motivations of those we have dubbed genius throughout history from Charles Darwin and Marie Curie to Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol to Toni Morrison and Elon Musk. What personal characteristics drove these people to greatness? Wright argues that genius is about more than intellect and work ethical is far more complex. And the habits of mind that produce great thinking and discovery can be actively learned and cultivated. This book won't make you a genius but it will make you more strategic creative and successful and ultimately it will make you happier by embracing the 14 hidden habits of genius: 1. Work ethic 2. Resilience 3. Originality 4. Childlike imagination 5. Insatiable curiosity 6. Passion 7. Creative Maladjustment 8. Rebelliousness 9. Cross-border thinking 10. Contrarian action 11. Preparation 12. Obsession 13. Relaxation 14. Concentration.