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Intelligence and How to Get It
I recently finished reading Richard E. Nisbett’s Intelligence and How to Get It. This is a compelling book on the factors that determine intelligence, academic and social achievement, and how these are measured. Nisbett refers to many studies and applies … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology and human nature
Tagged Culture, enviroment, hard work, intelligence, malleability, nature vs. nurture, Richard E. Nesbitt
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Raising success
Part of the American narrative is the story of the self-made person. Work hard, we believe, and success will follow. Some chosen few are natural geniuses and they will rise to the top effortlessly in our level, meritocratic playing field. … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged "Outliers: The Story of Success", child-rearing, dedication, education, experience, Gladwell, hard work, intelligence, meaning, success, talent
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