Book · 1997 · Psychology
Successful Intelligence
How Practical and Creative Intelligence Determine Success in Life
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The book that changed my life is not a particularly well-known title or i don't even recall if it's an especially well-written book but it's called successful intelligence.
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Just sophomore year in college i was reading i wrote the i read the book successful intelligence by robert sternberg.
Scott Barry Kaufman The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · Jun 2021 Why people recommend it
Successful Intelligence by Robert J. Sternberg is a psychological text that redefines traditional notions of intelligence by emphasizing analytical, creative, and practical capabilities over standard academic metrics. On The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast during an episode featuring Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Kaufman mentioned that he read Sternberg's book during his sophomore year in college, noting that it played a significant role in sparking his early academic interest in creativity and intelligence. Separately, on an episode of This Week in Startups, David Blake discussed the same book, sharing that it was a life-changing title from his youth that fundamentally altered his perspective on traditional education systems. Blake noted that while the book may not be a widely known title or a particularly polished piece of writing, its core thesis had a profound personal impact on his outlook regarding lifelong learning. Both speakers highlighted the publication as a formative intellectual touchstone that challenged conventional paradigms of human capability and reshaped their respective paths toward exploring alternative frameworks for education, creativity, and personal development.
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David Blake the book that changed my life is not a particularly well-known title or i don't even recall if it's an espe… 1
“the book that changed my life is not a particularly well-known title or i don't even recall if it's an especially well-written book but it's called successful intelligence”
Scott Barry Kaufman just sophomore year in college i was reading i wrote the i read the book successful intelligence by robert… 1
“just sophomore year in college i was reading i wrote the i read the book successful intelligence by robert sternberg”
