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This post discusses some of the points I picked up from “The Hidden Habits of Genius” by Dr. Craig Wright. Dr. Wright explores habits that geniuses apply in their daily lives. Here is a condensed list of some genius habits that you can incorporate into your own life:

1. Be fearless in your curiosity:

Geniuses possess an insatiable curiosity and an eagerness to explore every facet of the world. This habit of continuous learning propels them to seek knowledge relentlessly. They fearlessly ask questions and challenge assumptions, even if it means questioning conventional wisdom or authority. By considering unique perspectives that others often overlook, they conceptualize new ideas and push the boundaries of existing knowledge.

2. Think opposite:

Engaging in the same actions as everyone else yields predictable outcomes. Geniuses, on the other hand, are known for thinking outside the box and generating unconventional ideas. They challenge standard conventions, enabling them to explore uncharted paths and discover new ways of understanding the world.

3. Create, create, create:

Creation is one of the most challenging tasks for humans as it involves synthesizing various pieces of information and producing tangible outputs. This process often entails encountering failures, roadblocks, and frustration. However, overcoming these obstacles allows geniuses to produce works of art that provide value to themselves and others. They dedicate time to continuous creation, fostering their creativity and thirst for learning. By consistently challenging themselves, they experience accelerated personal growth compared to those who merely consume information.

4. Make time for rest and flow:

Analysis and execution require intense focus and hard work. Geniuses exhibit exceptional focus, significantly enhancing their productivity. This heightened state of concentration, known as flow, creates a sense of timelessness where geniuses accomplish their most profound work and create masterpieces. However, these periods of intense focus must be balanced with rest and relaxation. Allowing their minds to recharge and rejuvenate actually improves their long-term creativity and productivity. This taps into the diffused mode of the brain, which is conducive to generating new ideas and fostering creativity.

5. Be the fox:

Inspired by Aesop’s parable “The Fox and the Hedgehog,” geniuses often possess a broad range of knowledge and interests, similar to foxes, rather than specializing in one narrow field like hedgehogs. Embracing the mindset of a fox means being open to new experiences and ideas, continuously expanding one’s knowledge and horizons. This approach enables familiarity with diverse problems and encourages the consideration of different solutions. It also cultivates comfort with nuance and contradiction. Many inventions arise not from entirely new ideas, but from combining two seemingly unrelated concepts in a unique way.

6. Have obsessive passion:

Geniuses often exhibit deep, obsessive passion for their work or areas of interest. This intense drive motivates them to dedicate countless hours to pursuing their goals and achieving breakthroughs. However, it is important to balance this passion with a healthy dose of perspective, humility, and the other aforementioned traits.

These traits summarize the extensive list provided in the book. I hope they serve as a guideline for cultivating daily habits that unleash the genius within you.