Language Points 10 Can you be too smart? One surprise among Simonton's findings is that many political and military leaders have been bright but not overly so. Beyond a certain point, he explained, other factors, like the ability to communicate effectively, become more important than innate intelligence as measured by an lQ test. The most intelligent U.s Presidents, for example Thomas Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson and John F Kennedy -had a hard time getting elected, Simonton said, while others with iQs closer to the average(such as Warren G. Harding) won by landslides. While political and economic factors also are involved, having a genius lQ is not necessary to be a great leader
10 Can you be too smart? One surprise among Simonton’s findings is that many political and military leaders have been bright but not overly so. Beyond a certain point, he explained, other factors, like the ability to communicate effectively, become more important than innate intelligence as measured by an IQ test. The most intelligent U.S. Presidents, for example — Thomas Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson and John F. Kennedy — had a hard time getting elected, Simonton said, while others with IQs closer to the average (such as Warren G. Harding) won by landslides. While political and economic factors also are involved, having a genius IQ is not necessary to be a great leader. Language Points
Language Points 11 In the sciences, those with"genius level"IQs do have a better chance at achieving recognition, added Simonton. Yet evidence also indicates that overcoming traditional ways of thinking may be ust as important 12 He pointed to one recent study where college students were given a set of data and were asked to see if they could come up with a mathematical relation. Almost a third did. What they did not know was that they had just solved one of the most famous scientific equations in history: the Third Law of Planetary Motion, an equation that johannes kepler came up with in 1618
11 In the sciences, those with “genius level” IQs do have a better chance at achieving recognition, added Simonton. Yet evidence also indicates that overcoming traditional ways of thinking may be just as important. 12 He pointed to one recent study where college students were given a set of data and were asked to see if they could come up with a mathematical relation. Almost a third did. What they did not know was that they had just solved one of the most famous scientific equations in history: the Third Law of Planetary Motion, an equation that Johannes Kepler came up with in 1618. Language Points
Language Points 13 Kepler's genius, Simonton said, was not so much in solving a mathematical challenge. It was in thinking about the numbers in a unique way applying his mathematical knowledge to his observations of planetary motion. It was his boldness that set him apart 14 Love your work. As a child, einstein became fascinated with the way magnets are drawn to metal. "He couldnt stop thinking about this stuff, Simonton pointed out. "He became obsessed with problems in physics by the time he was 16, and he never stopped working on them. It's not surprising that he made major contributions by the time he was26:
Language Points 13 Kepler’s genius, Simonton said, was not so much in solving a mathematical challenge. It was in thinking about the numbers in a unique way — applying his mathematical knowledge to his observations of planetary motion. It was his boldness that set him apart. 14 Love your work. As a child, Einstein became fascinated with the way magnets are drawn to metal. “He couldn’t stop thinking about this stuff,” Simonton pointed out. “He became obsessed with problems in physics by the time he was 16, and he never stopped working on them. It’s not surprising that he made major contributions by the time he was 26
Language Points 15For most of us, it's not that we don' t have the ability Simonton added it's that we don' t devote the time. You have to put in the effort and put up with all the frustrations and obstacles 16 Like other creative geniuses Einstein was not motivated by a desire for fame, said simonton Instead his obsession with his work was what set him apart 17 Where such drive comes from remains a mystery. But it is found in nearly all creative geniuses- whether or not their genius is acknowledged by contemporaries
15 “For most of us, it’s not that we don’t have the ability,” Simonton added, “it’s that we don’t devote the time. You have to put in the effort and put up with all the frustrations and obstacles.” 16 Like other creative geniuses, Einstein was not motivated by a desire for fame, said Simonton. Instead, his obsession with his work was what set him apart. 17 Where such drive comes from remains a mystery. But it is found in nearly all creative geniuses — whether or not their genius is acknowledged by contemporaries. Language Points
Language Points 18Emily Dickinson was not recognized for her poetry until after her death, "said Simonton. "But she was not writing for fame. The same can be said of James Joyce, who didn't spend a lot of time worrying about how many people would read Finnegans Wake
18 “Emily Dickinson was not recognized for her poetry until after her death,” said Simonton. “But she was not writing for fame. The same can be said of James Joyce, who didn’t spend a lot of time worrying about how many people would read Finnegans Wake.” Language Points