'Genius' (which means transcendent capacity of taking trouble, first of all).
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genius is not just raw talent but the willingness to put in hard work.
- In plain terms
- Being genius means working hard at things.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work is the real basis of genius.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What hard work have you put into your skills?
- Do you value talent or effort more?
Another view
Some people do have innate advantages that make success easier.
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