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5 myths about being a genius

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06.09.2026

5 myths about being a genius

The trouble is that your impostor and your genius can’t work the neural gears at the same time.

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BY Next Big Idea Club

Below, Dr. Josh Turknett shares five key insights from his new book, The Genius and the Impostor: The Neuroscience of Unlocking Human Potential.

Turknett is a neurologist and founder of the Institute for Performance Neurology, where he works at the intersection of neuroscience, learning, and human potential. He is also an award-winning musician and host of the Performance Neurology podcast.

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