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Awaken Your Genius

Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity and Become Extraordinary

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Awaken Your Genius

By: Ozan Varol
Narrated by: Ozan Varol
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Summary
 From the critically acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist comes a simple process for discarding obsolete beliefs and cultivating independent thought.

A rare handful of leaders, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs seem to have Teflon in their heads. They think and act with genuine independence, offering up ideas and insights direct from the subtle workings of their own minds. No matter how far that might take them from their social or political group.

We sometimes call these people geniuses, as if they're another breed. But genius doesn't have to belong to just a few people-it can be cultivated.

Great thinkers operate unconstrained by the opinions of others-or their own past opinions. They can act on new information regardless of the beliefs they once held, or identities they once adopted. They distinguish fact from manipulation. And just as importantly, they act first instead of reacting-creating new ideas and opportunities for themselves and others.

This is an audiobook for aspiring universe-denters: executives and entrepreneurs, activists and artists, individuals who want to escape groupthink, discard obsolete and harmful beliefs, generate breakthrough ideas, spot hidden opportunities, and flourish in a world of ever-increasing manipulation, change, and challenge. In short, it's an audiobook for geniuses.

(P) 2023 Hachette Audio©2023 Ozan Varol Business Development & Entrepreneurship Creativity Creativity & Genius Entrepreneurship Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Business

Critic Reviews

Ozan Varol always makes me think. (Adam Grant, New York Times-bestselling author)
When the stakes are high, the unknowns are threatening, and the problems seem insurmountable, you need a superhero -- which means you need Ozan Varol. (Daniel H. Pink, New York Times-bestselling author of When, Drive, and A Whole New Mind)
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A pleasant read, helping me to remember to rely on my own creative spirit and voice.

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Switching gears from a tenured Neuroscience Professor to a high-stakes executive role had me feeling like I was on a rollercoaster. Ozan Varol's book, "Awaken Your Genius," was a real grounding force in this whirlwind. It's like having a heart-to-heart with a wise buddy who gets it. His stories and framework weren't just advice; they transformed my career anxiety into a curiosity-fueled adventure. Ozan acts as your guide, leading you on a thoughtful expedition to sharpen your focus on meaningful work that lines up with your strengths and values. It's about crafting a path where your true self shines through, both authentically and playfully. If you're navigating leadership challenges and aiming to inject more of your essence into what you do, grab this book. While the Transformation chapters could delve deeper, that's probably a sequel in the making. All said and done, I'm thoroughly impressed.

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