Summary of Craig M. Wright's The Hidden Habits of Genius

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Get the Summary of Craig M. Wright's The Hidden Habits of Genius in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Examining the lives of transformative individuals ranging from Charles Darwin and Marie Curie to Leonardo Da Vinci and Andy Warhol to Toni Morrison and Elon Musk, Wright identifies more than a dozen drivers of genius—characteristics and patterns of behavior common to great minds throughout history. He argues that genius is about more than intellect and work ethic—it is far more complex—and that the famed “eureka” moment is a Hollywood fiction. Brilliant insights that change the world are never sudden, but rather, they are the result of unique modes of thinking and lengthy gestation. Most importantly, the habits of mind that produce great thinking and discovery can be actively learned and cultivated, and Wright shows us how.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Nov 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638159681

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 14

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

There is no definitive answer as to whether genius is a result of nature or nurture.

#2

Perfect pitch, heritability, and talent are all traits that are passed down through families.

#3

Selective breeding, as practiced by Charles Darwin and his supporters, is not the answer to creating a superior race of humans.

#4

While some believe that genius is inherited, most modern thinkers argue that it is not. Instead, it is a combination of many personal phenotypes, including intelligence, curiosity, resilience, and obsessive behavior.

#5

According to the discipline of epigenetics, our environment can actually turn on or off certain genes. This means that if you want to turn on a certain gene, you can do so by being in an environment that is conducive to that gene’s expression.

#6

While practice is necessary for mastery, it is not a sufficient condition. In fact, genius often comes from a combination of nature and nurture.

#7

The idea that 20 percent of