Everyone is an Einstein; and There is an Einstein in Everyone: The Constitution of Genius

by Benjamin Michael

Overview

"Everyone is an Einstein; and There is an Einstein in Everyone: The Constitution of Genius" is a book written with boundless hope. The undeniable potential that resides in each of us is infinite. But realizing your full potential, harnessing it, and maximizing it, is no small task. This book seeks to encourage thinking anew about how we unlock the full potential in each and every one of us. During the process of realizing your own Genius, through "Everyone is an Einstein; and There is an Einstein in Everyone: The Constitution of Genius" there's much we can learn from the likes of Albert Einstein, Christopher Langan, Michael Jordan, Jim Carrey, Natalie Portman, Misty Copeland, and other friends and neighbors!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781098329501
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	08/14/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	315 KB

About the Author

I am profoundly excited to finally share my perspectives on "genius" with the world. On July 16, 2012, I began the journey of writing this book. I was infused with inspiration after listening to the unabridged audio version of "Outliers: The Story of Success" authored by Malcolm Gladwell. Press fast forward a few years and after also reading the books "Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative" and "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything," authored by sir Ken Robinson. I was convinced I had an array of ideas that, collectively, could knit together a timely written book. The core of the book would build on the aforementioned work done by Mr. Gladwell and Mr. Robinson and dredge a new pathway of thinking. That is the origin that gave rise to "Everyone is an Einstein; and There is an Einstein in Everyone: The Constitution of Genius." As you read from cover to cover, consider the material through the lens of your own personal experiences. Take the time to see parallels to the personal experiences of your spouse, your children, your family, your friends and coworkers. The stories and examples are much more like your story and mine than you may believe at first glance.
—Benjamin Michael

Table of Contents

A Note from the Author ix

Preamble "genius"

"To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard, old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination…" Albert Einstein 1

Amendment I Infinite Human Potential (Part 1)

"Better to light a candle than curse the darkness." Peter Benenson in 1961 16

Amendment II Infinite Human Potential (Part 2)

"Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted." Albert Einstein 31

Amendment III Albert Einstein vs. Christopher Langan

Who had the "better" mind? 57

Amendment IV Pathfinder

"I[, We] will either find a way, or make one." Hannibal 77

Amendment V Transition Person

"If there is even a fraction of a second…that space represents our power to choose…" Stephen R. Covey 102

Amendment VI The Einstein Within You!

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein 114

Afterword Genius

"Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down." Kobi Yamada 137

References 139

Acknowledgements 143

Index 145