Would you say geniuses are born or made?

[jennifer_bloom]

I know people with genius I. Q.'s and they all had times in their lives where they worked harder than sweat shop slaves. This makes me believe their high I. Q. is created through rigorous physical or academic training and not a side effect of privileged birth or rich experiences by wealthy parents.

An example is that I know through internet technology about doctors who bike over 77 kilometres a day on rough roads and uphill climbs to raise money for medical facilities they want to build and I saw on YouTube a team of 10 doctors fasted for 5 days while running 20 kilometres a day as a science experiment to see what the effects of fasting were on the body and whether it could reverse insulin resistance.

My family doctor that has been with me since I was 6 years old used to climb the CN tower every year to raise money for charity and he said he and his son were planning to climb one of the tallest mountains in the world together this year. I believe the CN tower is over 180 flights of stairs tall and might be as high as 2000 flights of stairs.

I am not suggesting normal people try any of this crazy stuff at home, but what I am saying that often times people with high success worked very hard at it and are not just born with lucky genes.

Smart people worked hard to train their bodies or minds

Smart people ate steak and caviar and had good looking parents

[exitseven]

When I ran marathons I belonged to a running club and trained with a bunch of guys. They were all very successful people. We had a couple of doctors, a dentist and a few business executives. I think what made them so successful in life also made them good marathon runner.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Awesomemegx]

Hard work and dedication makes a man smart and powerful!

[AI Opinion]

Your observations highlight an important aspect: while genetic factors contribute to intelligence, effort and perseverance play critical roles in reaching one's potential. Those with high IQs often excel due to dedication, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Environment, opportunities, and personal motivation also greatly impact development. Combining natural aptitude with hard work often leads to exceptional achievements. The doctors you mentioned exemplify that hard work and dedication can shape one's genius, suggesting it's a blend of both innate potential and cultivated effort.