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Secrets of Ten Great Geniuses by Dr. Tony Alessandra

Topic: LeadershipPublished April 8, 2011

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Have you ever sat down and thought about how you could be like the great minds such as Thomas Edison or Leonardo da Vinci? Have you ever considered if you have what it takes to do the things that would make history like they did? If could put your finger on that thing that could make you a creative genius, then would you use it? You could do just that if you wanted to. You might not believe this, but you have the capabilities to become a genius. You probably have gifts and talents to be a genius, but you either aren't paying them any attention, or maybe you don't understand what a genius is. The book Secrets of 10 Great Geniuses: How to Model the Habits of a Difference-Maker, teaches you how to use your potential to be great like the great geniuses in the world that hundreds of years later, we are still talking about. It will make you ask yourself what actually is a genius and how you can tap into your own powers to be a genius in your own right. You might ask yourself if geniuses are really that much different from the average person? Think about this: A genius is someone who thinks outside of the box, and marches to their own rhythm. They don't conform to what everyone else is doing. More than this, they are always looking for something better, a better way or process. They understand that they are made for better things than to just get by in life. There are many people who have felt this way, such as Abraham Lincoln, Da Vinci, Churhill, Twain and Helen Keller to name a few. A profile of the genius: These people came from all walks of life and perspectives. They had different things to offer the world. They didn't focus on fitting into the world. They focused on using what they had to offer to improve their world. They used their believe in themselves with energy, skill, talent, and put their ideas out into the world. They didn't let criticism or rejection stop them from their mission in life. These were the qualities that enabled geniuses to change the word. No excuses: Geniuses found ways to overcome their circumstances. Many of them had severe health and social barriers. They were blind,deaf, impoverished, or they had no education. Helen Keller is still to this day one of the most admirable women because she choose to thrive in a time that women were thought of as second-class citizens. She didn't let her gender or her disabilties stand in the way of her destiny. Abraham Lincoln was not only a depressive, but he had no formal education as a child. He endured through the death of his children, a challenging marriage to a woman who was mentally ill, and through criticism of his political policies. Dr. Alessandra's point is that we all have it within us to be geniuses. We just have to find the "thing" within us, and then run with it. If you internalise the message of this book, you too can be on your way to becoming a genius. The Secrets of Ten Great Geniuses will show you how to do just that.

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