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The 4 GS To Genius

The document discusses the four keys to genius: growth, giving, gratitude, and grit. For growth, it emphasizes committing to lifelong learning and self-improvement. For giving, it discusses how excellence comes from contributing to others. For gratitude, it recommends appreciating what you have now rather than only focusing on future goals. For grit, it defines grit as perseverance in the face of challenges, and advises developing grit through pushing past discomfort.

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The 4 GS To Genius

The document discusses the four keys to genius: growth, giving, gratitude, and grit. For growth, it emphasizes committing to lifelong learning and self-improvement. For giving, it discusses how excellence comes from contributing to others. For gratitude, it recommends appreciating what you have now rather than only focusing on future goals. For grit, it defines grit as perseverance in the face of challenges, and advises developing grit through pushing past discomfort.

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THE 4 GS TO GENIUS.

THE FIRST KEY TO GENIUS IS GROWTH.


 Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck is all about the difference between a growth
mindset and a fixed mindset.
 People who excel at the highest level are committed to growth and
consistent improvement.
 It’s not about perfection but progress because practice makes progress.
 In what ways are you committed to the growth mindset?
 Have you scheduled that growth into your calendar?
 People say they want better health and more income…but if you don’t
schedule it, it won’t happen.
 Consider: what is your self-growth time? What is on your to-learn list (and
not just your to-do list)? What’s on your to-grow list?

THE SECOND KEY TO GENIUS IS GIVING.


 The road to excellence isn’t about “me.” It’s about “we.”
 Everything in nature gives or is eliminated – which means you grow so you
have more to give.
 This is why when you teach something, you get to learn it twice.
 When you learn and grow with the intention to give, you have more of
yourself.
 You don’t give to get. You give because it’s who you are.

THE THIRD KEY TO GENIUS IS GRATITUDE.


 Some people create vision boards to help them achieve their goals. Why not
create a gratitude board?
 In Kwik Brain 016: My Morning Routine (How to Jumpstart Your Brain &
Day), I spoke of how I like to start my day with gratitude.
 How can you appreciate the things you’ll eventually have if you don’t
appreciate what you have now?
 If you want to truly feel wealthy, write down everything you have in your life
that money can’t buy. Think of your health, the people you love, your sense
of sight, et cetera.
 Success builds on success – but you must appreciate the success you
already have.

THE FOURTH KEY TO GENIUS IS GRIT.


 Grit is perseverance, persistence, and your ability to overcome difficulties.
There is a bestselling book called Grit by Angela Duckworth.
 When you have a big goal, you’re going to face challenges.
 Look at your problems as puzzles.
 At a past Kwik Brain event, I asked renowned music producer, the then-84-
year-old Quincy Jones, how he overcame problems.
 He responded, “I don’t have problems. I have puzzles.”
 This is a great perspective because puzzles are fun AND have solutions.
 I dedicated my life to solving the puzzle of how memory works. Now, I give it
to other people because I am grateful for the opportunity. My struggle led to
strength.
 You build grit through practice.
 Grit is a muscle, and challenge leads to change.
 Most people have heard of post-traumatic stress, but not post-traumatic
growth.

 Many people who’ve faced adversity say they wouldn’t change anything
because this adversity gave them a mission and a new sense of meaning
they couldn’t get anywhere else.
 To build grit, put yourself in uncomfortable positions. Bruce Lee once said,
“If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else. It
will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are
only plateaus, and you must not stay there. You must go beyond them.”
 The difference between a normal person and a champion is that a champion
is willing to push past the pain period.
 I once was invited to a boxing match with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold
Schwarzenegger. When I asked them what the difference between a normal
person and a champion is, this is the answer Arnold gave me.
 With curls, the one you don’t want to do the most is the one that’s going to
help you the most.
 Grit also helps you be resourceful.
 MacGyver was able to survive on his island not because he had resources
but because he was able to find and develop resources when he had none.
This required a level of grit and persistence – which he developed by going
through painful times.
 When you are going through painful times and unsure whether to take on
something, ask yourself: will the pleasure outweigh the pain?

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