i want to be genius but i can`t (
Bilah | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 5:52 am | #

Well done, Robyn. Trying to explain how thought processes work in everyday terms isn't easy. I took a stab at it myself in today's post (in which I reached out to you for help!). Anyway, with the right techniques and training, any person can think more creatively. It doesn't mean everyone can become a genius, but can't everyone experience moments of genius?
Brad Shorr | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 6:59 am | #

Bilah, thanks for stopping by. I'm hoping that you would be willing to take a new risk. There is much evidence about the brain to show that when folks believe they can - then they can. The steps may be small at first but, over time and practice, people learn. Human beliefs about what they can do bring about outcomes like self-fulfilling prophecies.
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 7:38 am | #

Hi Brad, I'll come and take a look at the post you mention. We indeed can have moments of genius. And, if we build enough dendrites for solving problems we can build a mindset in this directions. I have the sense that no one would go around and begin to brag that he or she is a genius.

My feeling is that genius is not a self proclaimed title, but something others would recognize in you by what you produce.

Thoughts?
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 7:49 am | #

I just Twittered this post. Needs to be spread far and wide. Great job.
Cam Beck | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 10:25 am | #

Cam, thanks so very much. I found the strategies very helpful personally!
Robyn | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 11:16 am | #

GREAT post Robyn.

I heard about it from @CamBeck's twitter.
Shama | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 12:26 pm | #

Thanks so much Shama! You are kind to say so. I'm glad that Cam's a mutual friend so that I could meet you.

I'll be checking out your blog to see what you do!
Robyn | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 1:00 pm | #

Now why did you go and give it away? Now everyone will be thinking like a genius.....
It is all about the connections developed with collaborators using communication. Einstein connected with prior knowledge (and other biochem things of which i have no knowledge or understanding) within a group of collaborating scientists communicating ideas with words and images.
So that's why we teach k12 learners the three C's! Thanks Robyn!!
mrsdurff | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 10:20 pm | #

Welcome back, Mrs Durff! It's great to hear what you think about this... So I gave it all away, did I? Hmmm... we'll have to think like geniuses to see what the next step will be!

I always enjoy the snippet of humor you drop when you visit!
Robyn | Homepage | 05.09.08 - 10:43 pm | #