Monday, November 12, 2018

The Genius Habit: How One Habit Can Radically Change Your Life and Your Work.

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I picked up this book because the title appealed me. I thought I would end up learning new ways to cultivate habits that would make me more productive at work. But after reading this book, it gave me a lot more to think about. Starting with word Genius in the title. Genius is not defined in traditional sense as someone with high IQ but rather your own problem solving and thinking process that is specific to you and you know you are good at it because it's yours and you have been using it forever so naturally you are good at it, you are Genius at it. Also the definition of work has changed with changing generations. Before work was something that you just do and that helps you pay bills but as we have evolved with technology and new platforms to work on, work need not be only something that we have to do but something that we should enjoy. After all if you are going to do it for long time you might as well enjoy it. Right? 

The process starts with knowing if this work or that job is right for you. This books walks you through a process that helps you determine whether your current job is the right fit for you by using the concept of Genius Habit and Zone of Genius. May be the job does allow you to use your Genius Habit and lets you work in your Zone of Genius but you are still not happy due to other factors. Well, in that case the book recommends some strategies to make it better. There are some well thought out questions that helps you navigate through your “job situation” whatever that may be. Peppered though the book are case studies to demonstrate the process and some references to sociological and psychological research to scientifically back the process. 

Overall I think this is a well written book with a non-traditional view of relationship between self and the work/job we do. If you are looking for a book that helps you evaluate whether a particular job is a good fit for you or whether you are looking to move on from your current job this book will provide some useful information to help you find your path.


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