What makes a person successful?
In Europe, for many centuries, it was the social class you were born into which determined your success and position in life.
In other countries, it is an accepted fact that intelligence and diligence are the major factors in a person’s success.
Intelligence was believed to come from our genes, so we either thanked or blamed our parents.
Study and hard work, we were told, would lead to a life of comfort and wealth.
What do recent developments from Neuroscience tell us about these beliefs?
Labels: American Creativity, genes, how to be creative, intelligence, neuroscience, Success
