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Quirky: The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World | Melissa A Schilling
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From historical figures such as Marie Curie to contemporaries such as Steve Jobs, a handful of innovators have changed the world. What made them so spectacularly inventive? Melissa A. Schilling, one of the world's leading experts on innovation, looks at the lives of seven creative geniuses--Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Elon Musk, Dean Kamen, Nicola Tesla, Curie, and Jobs--to identify the traits and quirks that led them to become breakthrough innovators. Though all innovators possess incredible intellect, intellect alone does not create a serial innovator. There are other very strong commonalities: for instance, nearly all exhibit very high levels of social detachment. They all have extreme, almost maniacal, faith in their ability to overcome obstacles. And they have a passionate idealism that pushes them to work with intensity even in the face of criticism or failure. These individual traits would be unlikely to work in isolation--being unconventional without having high levels of confidence and direction, for example, might result in rebellious behavior that does not lead to meaningful innovation. Schilling reveals the science behind the convergence of traits that increases the likelihood of success, and shows us how to nurture and facilitate breakthrough innovation in our own lives.
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TheLudicReader
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Tagged by @dabbe for #TLT
1. My quirks are that I don‘t think I have any quirks.
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dabbe Well-played. 👏👏👏 9mo
Deblovestoread Love this! 9mo
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InkedBookworm13
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#TLT
1. I love self checkout because I can bag my groceries the way I want. Before I would either ask them if I could bag my own groceries or rebag them after paying. I'm very particular about it, my family knows to just let me bag everything.
2. I make lists for everything.
3. I will quote tv shows/movies during conversations if something in the convo reminds me of a quote.

@dabbe

Mimi28 3) My mom and I do that also 🙂it makes most people laugh 😂 9mo
Susanita Number 1 is my husband all the time! 😃 9mo
dabbe #1: My hubby does this! 🤩
#2: I do, too, but then I hardly ever do anything with them. Is that another quirk? 🤪
#3: 😂
9mo
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Quirkybookworm
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This is what I call my crazy looks! No make up and no humidity for my wild curls! I just got off work yesterday morning. I work a lot of overtime. I truly love being a CNA with developmentally disabled adults. I‘ve been doing it for over 25 years. I‘m still waiting for snow to hit here. I‘m a pure blooded winter gal here. I‘ve been deaf since birth but many don‘t know. Want to know more, just ask! 💕❤️👍🏻 #fryayintro. @howjessreads

CouronneDhiver Curly ‘do for the win 🏆 6y
QueenJen Absolutely love your hair! I worked with adults with disabilities for 17 years. It was an amazing journey. 💖 6y
BookNerd9906 ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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sprainedbrain Love your curly hair! 6y
GypsyKat Great picture! 6y
Velvetfur Cute picture! 6y
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BeansPage
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LOL 😂😂😂

Amabear Love! 6y
Chrissyreadit I relate. 6y
TorieStorieS I always feel decadent when I indulge in all formats of a book!! ☺️ 6y
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Julies_Bookshelf_Adventures I can totally relate!!! I love having multiple formats of my favourite books! 6y
MiraMonroe Yes! Ha - Been there done that, but only for the really good ones 😁💗😁 6y
tammysue Bahaha!!! 💜 6y
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