6 Unsexy Habits of Geniuses

Published: Aug. 29, 2023, 3:01 p.m.

Being a genius isn't purely about IQ, it requires a bunch of habits, traits, and mindsets. In fact, some of the most brilliant people in history were the ones who were willing to work hard and learn from their mistakes.\n\nIn this episode, we'll talk about 6 unsexy habits that can help you become a genius. These habits might not be glamorous, but they're essential for success\n\nWe'll explore the mindset of champions and geniuses. We'll talk about how they think differently, how they approach challenges, and how they stay motivated. We'll also discuss the importance of learning, failure, and mentorship.\n\nIf you're looking to improve your mindset and achieve your goals, then this episode is for you.\n\n- - -\n\nOn the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.\n\nThrough a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.\n\n- - -\n\nConnect with Sam Webster Harris\n\U0001f9d8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/\n\U0001f426 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris\n\U0001f4f8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/\n\n- - -\n\nStay up to date: \U0001f913\U0001f913\U0001f913\n\U0001f4a1 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/\n\nEpic books on growth \U0001f4da\U0001f4da\U0001f410\n\U0001f3c3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC\n\U0001f9e0 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj\n\U0001f4b0 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs\n\n- - -\n\nShow: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement\nEpisode: 6 Unsexy Habits of Genuises\n\n00:00 People who boast about their IQ are losers\n00:57 #1 Focus on other people's achievements and don't claim achievements as your own\n02:22 #2 Always focus on learning over things that pay you well or give you power\n04:19 #3 Be the dumbest person in the room\n06:29 #4 Making really good use of mentoring.\n09:55 #5 Be embarrassingly weird\n11:33 #6 Acknowledge that you'll always want to think that you are right\n13:01 Bonus Tip: Work hard\n14:39 Outro\n\nTopics\nTraits of geniuses, Genius habits, Mindsets for success, Growth mindset, Psychology of geniuses, IQ and output, How to use mentors, Stand out, You're crazy until they call you a genius, Growth mindset vs fixed mindset,\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices