2. The Grade Sheet
By now the research – although having studied only thirteen extremely creative people and thirteen neutrals – has formed several connections between psychological disorder and creative genius. The gifted individuals and their respective families have a greater likelihood of psychological illness compared to the neutrals irrespective of profession. Common mental illnesses are addiction, bipolarity, clinical depression and anxiety disorders. Some creative geniuses even have relatives who are schizophrenics. The ability to produce creative thought also flows through the blood relations of geniuses and can take multiple shapes. Upbringing is an important factor here – 50% of the creative geniuses were from academically strong families. This brings us to the gene and the psychological disorders. Where do these make berth? Since the families of the geniuses were likelier to suffer from mental illnesses, the probability that the individuals themselves would be burdened increases. Furthermore, these individuals love adventures and court perils. They face ambiguity and dismissal but still find the grit to flourish. This can lead to emotional agony which can take the form of addiction or cause severe sadness. Renowned people often have trouble making people understand how vital their thoughts and ideas are. This denial from common people can make a gifted individual feel alone and deserted – and can add to the mental pressure.
Despite all these troubles, geniuses tell Nancy that they feel ecstatic whenever working on what they love. This can be seen as a constant truth over the course of the ages. Finally the individuals confirmed the fact that moments of inspiration usually arrived when relaxing after a lengthy stretch of hard work. Strengthening common beliefs, several geniuses let Nancy in on personal secrets too – like how some of them came across brilliant thoughts while performing daily activities like taking a shower, going to the bathroom, and perhaps working out.