“The best turn of events that helped me get all this in perspective came about when I entered Yale University. Until then I had honestly believed I was smarter than anyone else. Then I met other students (some in the genius category) who had been at the top of their class in high school, who had much wider knowledge than I, and who knew how to study in-depth. I felt outclassed. Being around those talented students forced me to make significant readjustments in my thinking about my ability. For a few weeks, I experienced the emotions of fifth grade all over again. I did intensive soul-searching and praying. This introspection made me realize that I was smart, yes, but not smarter than everybody else. There was no reason that I should expect to be smarter than everybody else. If I were to achieve goals, I was going to have to work for them just as everybody else does. I was not an innate genius.” Ben Carson
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:08:41 +0000
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