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Exceptional and Profound Giftedness In Adults — What Does It Look Like? Why Should We Care?
Diya, 35, was struggling with anxiety, career decisions, graduate school, and loneliness. She left a prestigious professional school in the final year because it was too rigid and restrictive. Professors and other students ridiculed her and left her feeling embarrassed, particularly when she asked penetrating questions. At times she felt compelled not to ask questions…
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The Many Faces Of Giftedness — Beyond Sheldon And Sherlock
Pardon me while I rant. I just saw a preview on TV for a show that is highlighting “elite gifted athletes” and showcasing their particularly astonishing abilities. Oh boy. Then, I thought, how do we honor intellectually gifted folks on TV? We don’t. Or we think we do because we watch people on Jeopardy competitions…