Wright, Craig

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

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ISBN 13:
9780062892737
author:
Wright, Craig
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins US
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
20.3 x 13.5 centimeters (0.45 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Personality,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£15.07

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The Hidden Habits of Genius Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit--Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness by Craig Wright What does it take to be a genius? The term is often associated with iconic figures like Einstein, Beethoven, and Picasso, but their stories reveal a more complex picture. Brilliant minds have changed the world, yet many of these individuals struggled with traditional measures of success. In this book, Professor Craig Wright explores the 14 key traits of genius, from curiosity to creative maladjustment to obsession, to understand what drives great minds. Wright examines the lives of transformative individuals, from Charles Darwin to Elon Musk, to identify the drivers of genius. He argues that genius is not just about intellect and work ethic, but about unique modes of thinking and lengthy gestation. The famous "eureka" moment is often portrayed as sudden, but Wright reveals that brilliant insights are the result of careful consideration and perseverance. By uncovering the hidden habits of genius, Wright offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be great. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of genius, and what we can learn from the lives of those who have changed the world.

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