Genius Is Not Reserved For An Elite Few – Nelson Dellis On His Fascinating New Book
To the layperson, Nelson Dellis’s accomplishments seem unachievable. A six-time USA Memory Champion, Dellis’s feats of memorization seem otherworldly. In Everyday Genius, Dellis shares his process with readers and delves into the techniques he uses to hone his memory. Yet Dellis doesn’t limit his scope to memory, but re-examines our concept of genius by introducing concrete skills readers can use to hone their focus, amplify their creativity, and boost mental cognition. Throughout the book, Dellis profiles different geniuses, drawing parallels with their work to the various skills he focuses on in each chapter. Dellis spoke with us about his introduction to the world of memory competitions, common misconceptions people have about memory work, and the role mental cognition plays in an increasingly technological world.
