"This sneak peek into a Yale class headed by the author deftly compares Stephen Hawking to Kanye West, Steve Jobs to Marie Curie, and Van Gogh to Oprah without seeming absurd. Whether you are a genius, a wannabe-genius, or simply a curious reader, you will find something to take away from Craig Wright's blending of historical fact and modern-day applications. Falling just short of a motivational-speech-slash-self-help-book, you will find enough "this is how to become a genius" tidbits if you look for them. However, the author does not shy from telling you directly that some people just don't have what it takes, and why.

It's not 200+ pages of hero worship; far from it. He unapologetically calls out history's geniuses for their often glaring character flaws. He objectively states each genius's contributions to society without emotional reaction or personal opinion. He staunchly defends women geniuses throughout history and laments their historical treatment. Although in at least one example, he demonstrates that while he supports women taking prominent roles in the future, he does not empathize or put himself in a woman's shoes (figuratively speaking). I would love to have the chance to sit down with him and share some much-need perspective!

All in all, I enjoyed The Hidden Habits of Genius, and would happily recommend it to college students, parents, and retirees alike. I was able to read an advance ebook copy, so keep an eye out for it on October 6, 2020!

Rating: ★★★★� (4/5)"

"Putin killed Nemtsov and Navalny. Trump calls Putin a genius. Tell me again why you think Trump is the strong man America needs.

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