by Mayo Oshin | Creativity
In part 1 of this series, we discussed the history of the nature versus nurture debate. On one hand, the nature camp firmly believes that genius is primarily born and inherited through genetics. On the other hand, the nurture camp asserts that genius is created... by Mayo Oshin | Creativity
“The genius,” wrote German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, “lights on his age like a comet into the paths of the planets.” Throughout history a handful of exceptional individuals have made groundbreaking contributions to their fields, and... by Mayo Oshin | Creativity, Productivity
On November 25th 1915, Albert Einstein presented his general theory of relativity—the by-product of almost a decade’s dedicated work—to the Prussian Academy of Sciences. This two-page masterpiece would propel Einstein to global fame, and cement his legacy as one of... by Mayo Oshin | Creativity, Decision Making, Productivity
Shortly after the success of The Cat in the Hat—a best-selling book limited to a 225-word vocabulary—Theodor Seuss Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss) took on an even greater challenge. In 1960, Bennett Cerf, founder of book publisher, Random House, bet Dr. Seuss... by Mayo Oshin | Creativity, Procrastination, Productivity
Over the course of his 39 year writing career—from 1843 to 1882—Anthony Trollope wrote 47 novels, 17 non-fiction books, 2 plays, and over 20 articles and letters, that made him famous. 1Full list of Trollope works. As a further testament to his incredible work ethic,... by Mayo Oshin | Creativity, Decision Making
After nearly 50 years of service, the F-15 Eagle—a formidable military jet fighter— has never been shut down in air combat, holding an undefeated record of 104 wins and zero losses. 5 F-15 Eagle Engaged: The world’s most successful jet fighter (General...