Geniuses Are Made, Not Born

The phrase “born genius” is deceptive. Although genes definitely play a role in intelligence, genius is also the result of a tremendous amount of work. That’s the theme of this quote, the title of a post from The Creativity Post blog.

One of the most stubborn brain myths is that we’re all stuck at the intelligence level we were born with, when actually IQ can change and be improved with effort. Many of our greatest artists and scientists demonstrated brilliance only after honing their craft through thousands of hours of practice and study.

Scott Barry Kaufman writes on The Creativity Post:

Genius involves figuring out who you are, and owning yourself. It’s about amplifying your best traits and compensating for the rest. Geniuses grab life by the horns, and persevere amidst setbacks. They take control of their lives, instead of waiting for others to open up doors. In this very important sense, greatness is completely, utterly, made.

It’s a great reminder that what matters most is the deliberate practice we put into our work.

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Geniuses Are Made, Not Born [The Creativity Post]


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