This is a super small (but very helpful) summary of Practical Genius by Gina Amaro Rudan. I really recommend reading the whole book, but here is what I learned:
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Your genius resides inside - bring it out! Many people wonder what happened to their potential as they get older.
Life "de-geniuses" people, and many adults live lives of compromise, sacrificing their passions to meet expectations. They have capability for genius but never realize it. Most people are capable of breath-taking accomplishments, if they connect to their Practical Genius - the "sweet spot" where your intellect and passion meet.
To reach your full potential, take the following 5 steps:
- Identify Your Genius
- Think about the legacy you want to leave behind, focus on what truly moves you: on your skills, strengths, expertise, passion, creativity, and values.
- Don't keep repeating the same routine: try something new. Study yourself, explore, experiment, and play!
- Express Your Genius
- Tell everyone your personal story. You only get 2 minutes, so make every word count: say what matters most to you and explain how that shapes you.
- Be sure to tell your story every time you introduce yourself to someone new.
- Surround Yourself With Genius
- Become a "people collector" - a curator of new relationships.
- Find people who are:
- Yodas - Mentors and coaches.
- Ambassadors - Those who believe in, and promote, you.
- Tribesmen - The new and old faces who come and go.
- Sustain Your Genius
- Take proper care to sustain your:
- Mind - Use your time wisely, find time for things that matter.
- Body - Sleep, eat, and play well.
- Spirit - Attend a house of worship or use other non-traditional forms of spirituality.
- Take proper care to sustain your:
- Market Your Genius
- Proudly exhibit your own special contradictions.
- Present yourself as the special genius you are.
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