Genius, in truth, means little more than the faculty of perceiving in an unhabitual way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genius is simply the ability to see things in an unusual way.
- In plain terms
- Genius means seeing the world differently.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate unconventional perspectives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you train unusual perception?
- When has it helped you?
Another view
Unusual perception alone may not produce useful outcomes.
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