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The Intellectual Toolkit of Geniuses: 40 Principles that Will Make You Smarter and Teach You to Think Like a Genius
What do Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein have in common? It seems like a trick question, right? They were geniuses, of course! But not only that, they all followed principles that helped them along their way to their big discoveries.
I have studied the lives of geniuses in history, and also in my own life to come up with the common principles that geniuses use time and again. There are rules and patterns to the kinds of things geniuses think about and focus on. That is what this book is all about.
If you don't want to read tons of biographies, and just want to learn how geniuses think and how you can become closer to being one, this is the right book. There are 40 principles here that you can get started using immediately in your life. These principles will help you become smarter and take you a big step toward thinking like a genius.
We have to keep in mind that in today's society there are a lot of damaging beliefs about what it takes to become a genius. Many people believe it's not possible to become one. That simply isn't true. Most of us do not know where to start, and most of us do not want to put in the effort it requires to make a genius breakthrough. Other than that, there isn't much stopping us. If you know where to start, and you're willing to put in the work, genius is within your reach.
As soon as we realize the exact principles (the ways of thinking and the tools that we need to get started) the skies are the limit. The general theme of this book as that we need to stop limiting ourselves. We need to be willing to release our true potential. Our minds have a greater potential than we know. Use your mind to take your thinking to the next level and achieve your own true greatness. Get started now and unlock your potential for yourself like so many geniuses before you did.
I have studied the lives of geniuses in history, and also in my own life to come up with the common principles that geniuses use time and again. There are rules and patterns to the kinds of things geniuses think about and focus on. That is what this book is all about.
If you don't want to read tons of biographies, and just want to learn how geniuses think and how you can become closer to being one, this is the right book. There are 40 principles here that you can get started using immediately in your life. These principles will help you become smarter and take you a big step toward thinking like a genius.
We have to keep in mind that in today's society there are a lot of damaging beliefs about what it takes to become a genius. Many people believe it's not possible to become one. That simply isn't true. Most of us do not know where to start, and most of us do not want to put in the effort it requires to make a genius breakthrough. Other than that, there isn't much stopping us. If you know where to start, and you're willing to put in the work, genius is within your reach.
As soon as we realize the exact principles (the ways of thinking and the tools that we need to get started) the skies are the limit. The general theme of this book as that we need to stop limiting ourselves. We need to be willing to release our true potential. Our minds have a greater potential than we know. Use your mind to take your thinking to the next level and achieve your own true greatness. Get started now and unlock your potential for yourself like so many geniuses before you did.
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First published February 24, 2014
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April 3, 2018
Filled with Generalizations
Every first year teacher has greater knowledge about learning then what you will find in this book. Do not waste your time. There are much better, thoroughly researched books on the brain and how we learn. Use your time to investigate them.
Every first year teacher has greater knowledge about learning then what you will find in this book. Do not waste your time. There are much better, thoroughly researched books on the brain and how we learn. Use your time to investigate them.
September 16, 2021
This is my first audio book. Wanted to listen and try something so bought this one.
It was a good experience. Loved the content of this book too.
It was a good experience. Loved the content of this book too.
November 23, 2014
THE INTELLECTUAL TOOLKIT OF GENIUSES: 40 Principles That Will Make You Smarter and Teach You to Think Like a Genius
By: I.C. Robledo
* I received a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
This is a short book (only 37 pages) that outlines 40 principles of how geniuses think. The author believes that if people follow these principles, that these same people can learn to think like a genius.
The author states, "Ask what you would teach if you were in charge of the school system," and he makes an interesting point. He is correct in stating that schools just teach students to read and then regurgitate facts. Students are rarely taught the "why" behind those facts. This is a fundamental flaw in the current educational system.
The author makes some interesting observations and in general I believe his list of principles are sound.
"Great geniuses do not make excuses. They are prepared to put in the work and learn on their own if required."
RATING:
Overall I think this short book is an interesting and informative read. Most of the advice offered by the author is intelligent and well thought out.
This book deserves a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and is worth reading.
It's length is such that anyone and everyone should be able to find the time to read it in it's entirety in a single day.
"Intelligence can be improved, depending on how you choose to use your brain."
You can read more of my reviews online at amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com
By: I.C. Robledo
* I received a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
This is a short book (only 37 pages) that outlines 40 principles of how geniuses think. The author believes that if people follow these principles, that these same people can learn to think like a genius.
The author states, "Ask what you would teach if you were in charge of the school system," and he makes an interesting point. He is correct in stating that schools just teach students to read and then regurgitate facts. Students are rarely taught the "why" behind those facts. This is a fundamental flaw in the current educational system.
The author makes some interesting observations and in general I believe his list of principles are sound.
"Great geniuses do not make excuses. They are prepared to put in the work and learn on their own if required."
RATING:
Overall I think this short book is an interesting and informative read. Most of the advice offered by the author is intelligent and well thought out.
This book deserves a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and is worth reading.
It's length is such that anyone and everyone should be able to find the time to read it in it's entirety in a single day.
"Intelligence can be improved, depending on how you choose to use your brain."
You can read more of my reviews online at amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com
May 15, 2016
Easy reading but sound book. Highly recommendable.
Fácil de leer pero profundo. Totalmente recomendable.
Fácil de leer pero profundo. Totalmente recomendable.
October 12, 2025
I will use it for my discussion club. Every participant will get a principle to analyze and then share with the group. So, it will look like this:
1. The name of your principle.
2. Your short summary (2–3 sentences).
3. 2–3 interesting words or grammar points you noticed.
4. A personal example or reflection.
5. One discussion question for your classmates to answer.
🗣 Example question:
“How can curiosity change the way we study or solve problems?”
Every principle is short and it'll be possible to cover several of them during a lesson. Hope it will spark discussion and students' curiosity to read all the remaining principles from the book.
1. The name of your principle.
2. Your short summary (2–3 sentences).
3. 2–3 interesting words or grammar points you noticed.
4. A personal example or reflection.
5. One discussion question for your classmates to answer.
🗣 Example question:
“How can curiosity change the way we study or solve problems?”
Every principle is short and it'll be possible to cover several of them during a lesson. Hope it will spark discussion and students' curiosity to read all the remaining principles from the book.
June 24, 2025
Vanilla principles with meh explanations. Not really worth your time.
October 9, 2016
Well..
The book highlights some commonly known / understood facts about life and success. As the title implies, I would have been happy to read more "genius" pointers, especially from genius minds.
The book highlights some commonly known / understood facts about life and success. As the title implies, I would have been happy to read more "genius" pointers, especially from genius minds.
November 29, 2025
Aprecio la recopilación de tips, pero es más bien un folleto con varias ideas (40 específicamente) que te ayudarían a convertirte en 'genio'. Tampoco hay profundidad, a eso me refiero cuando digo que son tips con una breve descripción de cada uno (ni siquiera puedo llamarlos capítulos). Viéndolo por el lado positivo, me animó a buscar más información y a guardar bien esos apuntes.
Me gusta que resalte el hecho de que la inteligencia es muchísimo más que CI y anime a intentar mejorar a cualquiera.
Algo que me chirría 😬😬 es el uso de la palabra "realizar" cuando quiere decir "darse cuenta" o "entender".
Me gusta que resalte el hecho de que la inteligencia es muchísimo más que CI y anime a intentar mejorar a cualquiera.
Algo que me chirría 😬😬 es el uso de la palabra "realizar" cuando quiere decir "darse cuenta" o "entender".
May 20, 2024
Forty self-enrichment techniques
I listened to the audio book of The Intellectual Toolkit of Geniuses narrated by Markham Anderson. I’m not sure how I might have felt about the book had I just read it but being able to listen to a particularly good narrator discuss the forty topics and why they are important felt like I was attending a mastermind lecture. Overall, I feel like I gained some insight from the experience even though I am familiar with 90% of the topics and practice them regularly.
I listened to the audio book of The Intellectual Toolkit of Geniuses narrated by Markham Anderson. I’m not sure how I might have felt about the book had I just read it but being able to listen to a particularly good narrator discuss the forty topics and why they are important felt like I was attending a mastermind lecture. Overall, I feel like I gained some insight from the experience even though I am familiar with 90% of the topics and practice them regularly.
May 12, 2023
This is a spectacular example of a clickbait book. The author promises that we are going to learn from geniuses but most of the information comes from Wikipedia, blogs, and articles. The author promises insight from many geniuses but only quotes (and mis-quotes) Darwin, Einstein, Edison, and di Vinci. Ignore books like this and read the classics. If you want to actually hear from real geniuses, read anything by Napoleon Hill.
September 14, 2024
Un libro ligero sobre las habilidades y hábitos que puedes desarrollar para pensar mejor y desarrollar tu intelecto. El que más se me quedó grabado es el de que alguien que quiere pensar no espera que la información llegue a él, sino que la busca y se forma su propia opinión. Sin duda tengo que poner en práctica o fortalecer algunos de ellos. Y creo que faltó un consejo: enseñar lo que sabes de cualquier forma.
September 24, 2017
Un buen manuscrito sobre la toma de decisiones y cómo afrontar los obstáculos
Excelente elección un resumen desde un punto de vista interesante sobre la vida y como afrontamos la realidad. Recomendado para todo público.
Excelente elección un resumen desde un punto de vista interesante sobre la vida y como afrontamos la realidad. Recomendado para todo público.
July 10, 2019
I've given copies of this book to a few special children that I think will become intellectual powerhouses.
This is a short, smart book that I wish I had as a kid. It would have sped up my learning curve.
It's a quick resource for inspiration.
This is a short, smart book that I wish I had as a kid. It would have sped up my learning curve.
It's a quick resource for inspiration.
December 1, 2020
Learn to press on and then the moment geniuses stopped looking for the answer, the said solution re-appear. The effect of always be learning is a really interesting case of the young-in. Push the boundary and keep the logs to embark in the path to the true geniuses.
September 25, 2021
This book of 40 principles that will help you live a smarter life is just a little better then okay. It doesn't have the depth I wanted. Also, the explanation of each principle is seldom more than skin deep.
May 2, 2022
De principios a la acción.
Es un compendio de principios explicados, que al ponerlos en práctica, orientan el camino a seguir y el desarrollo de conocimientos y habilidades del lector. Pero esto depende de cada uno.
Es un compendio de principios explicados, que al ponerlos en práctica, orientan el camino a seguir y el desarrollo de conocimientos y habilidades del lector. Pero esto depende de cada uno.
January 28, 2023
Tiene consejos muy útiles
Me gustaron los principios propuestos en el libro, aunque me hubiera gustado que el autor hubiera profundizando más en cada uno de ellos utilizando más ejemplos.
Me gustaron los principios propuestos en el libro, aunque me hubiera gustado que el autor hubiera profundizando más en cada uno de ellos utilizando más ejemplos.
February 22, 2023
Livro bem pequeno com quarenta dicas para quem quer saber sobre os padrões que levaram alguns dos maiores gênios da humanidade a mudar o mundo. Para quem já leu vários livros de desenvolvimento pessoal, não acrescenta nada. O autor podia desenvolver mais.
August 22, 2018
It's a joke
Ingredient list for pack of sausages has more life value than this. Typical book that says "if you can do it, you can do it". Don't recommend.
Ingredient list for pack of sausages has more life value than this. Typical book that says "if you can do it, you can do it". Don't recommend.
August 31, 2018
Especially good for 9-12 teachers.
March 25, 2019
Information
Very interesting observations. Definitely will apply some of these principles to my own life. Great information. Well written. Will read others by same author.
Very interesting observations. Definitely will apply some of these principles to my own life. Great information. Well written. Will read others by same author.
July 20, 2020
Me gusta el autor: simple y directo al punto
March 30, 2021
Concejos útiles pero intrascendentales, Basura de bolsillo que se publica para ganar centavos en la tienda de Amazon.
August 11, 2021
Excelente, muito bons princípios a seguir!
November 9, 2021
muito bom e curto, da pra ler em um dia e esse livro meio que me ensinou a aprender
January 30, 2022
I must say I was expecting something different and much better. It was filled with generalizations. Though is always nice to recall most of them, it seemed a bit boring and not worth it.
June 6, 2022
Muy bueno
Muy bueno, aporta muchas ideas para trabajar tu intelectualidad y conocimientos diariamente.
Lo recomiendo para una lectura breve y de aporte rápido.
Muy bueno, aporta muchas ideas para trabajar tu intelectualidad y conocimientos diariamente.
Lo recomiendo para una lectura breve y de aporte rápido.
September 16, 2022
Exelentes consejos
Este libro me ha ayudado a poner en practica nuevas herramientas y a confirmar algunas que inconcientente he usado, es un libro muy práctico y facil de entender.
Este libro me ha ayudado a poner en practica nuevas herramientas y a confirmar algunas que inconcientente he usado, es un libro muy práctico y facil de entender.
August 2, 2023
Eu sou uma leitora com o paladar rústico, e do nada me deu vontade de ler livros nesses estilo. Esse é um livro muito bom por sinal, irei fazer bom proveito das dicas que dele aprendi
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