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What does it mean?
Everyone has moments of brilliance, but true genius is defined by the frequency of these moments.
In plain terms
Geniuses have good ideas more often.
What can you take from it?
Consistency in creativity distinguishes true genius from occasional insight.

Where it applies

  • innovation
  • art
  • problem-solving

Putting it to work

  • keep creating
  • value consistency
  • track ideas

Questions to consider

  • How often do you have bright ideas?
  • Is genius about quality or quantity?

Another view

Frequency isn't the only measure of genius.

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