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What does it mean?
Great achievement needs both brain and character.
In plain terms
Genius mixes skill with temperament.
What can you take from it?
Genius needs mind and temperament.

Where it applies

  • art
  • science
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • talent development
  • education

Questions to consider

  • What defines a genius?

Another view

Hard work matters more than talent.

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