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November 02, 2009

Don't be afraid. Don't be daunted. Just do your job. Continue to show up for your piece of it, whatever that might be. --Elizabeth Gilbert

The Burden of Genius:
Elizabeth Gilbert's book "Eat, Pray, Love" was so successful that everyone worried if she'd ever be able to repeat that creative performance. The concern led Gilbert to investigate how past cultures and societies handled creative strokes of genius, and she discovered a rather curious insight from ancient Greek and Roman cultures -- that people aren't geniuses, but rather they have a genius. Funny, personal and surprisingly moving, this TED talk received a full standing ovation from the audience. [more]

Be The Change:
Practice patience in your life when working with genius, and be tolerant of the whimsy of genius in others.


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Previous Reflections:

On Nov 2, 2009 Leroy Radebe writes:

It is not your aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude

On Nov 3, 2009 Jazzy writes:

You know the saying that God is in you, well actually you are in God.

On Nov 3, 2009 Maggie Scott writes:

Love Ya!

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