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Genius Thinking: Lessons From History’s Greatest Minds on Innovation, Creativity, and Intelligence
Learn from some of the greatest thinkers in history. Study their patterns and stand on the shoulders of giants.
How does one think like a genius? Is there a set definition for this? Well, no. But if you study the greats, you’re bound to learn something.
Learn the five “genius traits” and how to apply them in your daily life.
Think Like a Genius is a look through time and history. We climb into a time travel machine and examine flashpoints in the lives of famous geniuses. They are all household names, and now you can better understand what made them tick.
Learn their traits, absorb their techniques, and forge your own path of genius to accomplish whatever you set your mind to.
Walk away with a framework of how to simply think better.
Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.
The most helpful mental models directly from their sources.
•How Einstein’s hobbies helped his genius.
•Napoleon's key to conquering nations and cementing his legacy
•What Descartes had to say about demons.
•Darwin’s Golden Rule and how it changed his life.
•Tesla, Edison, and the battle of approaches and philosophies.
•Copernicus, Galileo, and the values of non-convention.
•The unique team that Abraham Lincoln surrounded himself with.
How does one think like a genius? Is there a set definition for this? Well, no. But if you study the greats, you’re bound to learn something.
Learn the five “genius traits” and how to apply them in your daily life.
Think Like a Genius is a look through time and history. We climb into a time travel machine and examine flashpoints in the lives of famous geniuses. They are all household names, and now you can better understand what made them tick.
Learn their traits, absorb their techniques, and forge your own path of genius to accomplish whatever you set your mind to.
Walk away with a framework of how to simply think better.
Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.
The most helpful mental models directly from their sources.
•How Einstein’s hobbies helped his genius.
•Napoleon's key to conquering nations and cementing his legacy
•What Descartes had to say about demons.
•Darwin’s Golden Rule and how it changed his life.
•Tesla, Edison, and the battle of approaches and philosophies.
•Copernicus, Galileo, and the values of non-convention.
•The unique team that Abraham Lincoln surrounded himself with.
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2023
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Peter Hollins
157 books374 followersPeter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a student of the human condition. He possesses a BS in psychology and a graduate degree.
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March 26, 2024
Very good reading
The author analyzed the thought process of several renowned geniuses. He explained the major characteristics that set each of them apart and made them successful. Well worth reading.
The author analyzed the thought process of several renowned geniuses. He explained the major characteristics that set each of them apart and made them successful. Well worth reading.
March 28, 2025
After reading again Poor Charlie's Almanack, I noticed many similarities in the methods of thinking between these two books. It’s easy to understand why these methods align, as Charlie himself was an excellent student of the wisdom passed down by earlier generations. I rated this book 3.5 stars—a challenging rating to give. The reason is that Charlie illustrated his viewpoints clearly through practical, real-life examples, whereas this book did not. The author failed to offer any fresh perspectives on the teachings of historical thinkers who were considered among the wisest of their time. That lack of originality and insight was disappointing.
August 23, 2023
We can all be genius thinkers
I love the look into the lives of some of our greatest thinkers and learning the attributes that contributed to their genius. I realized I had a misunderstood on what a polymath is. I have always felt a little handicapped by my wide ranging interest but not anymore.
Finally I like the chapter recaps that pulled out the most important points.
I love the look into the lives of some of our greatest thinkers and learning the attributes that contributed to their genius. I realized I had a misunderstood on what a polymath is. I have always felt a little handicapped by my wide ranging interest but not anymore.
Finally I like the chapter recaps that pulled out the most important points.
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