Passion is Key

They have a passion for perfection.

The most important thing to know about true genius, It is that it's not simply analogous to intellect. "At a certain point in your life, it becomes apparent that smart people are a dime a dozen. What really makes someone special is if they're imaginative. If they think different," 

So, when in pursuit of whatever it is that you want to do with your life, be serious about it 'AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND'. You are going to get advice from everyone from your parents to your friends. And they are going by WHAT THEY THINK THEY KNOW about what YOU want to do with your life. Certainly, they are trying to help, they care for you and want you to succeed. It's just that most of the time they, at the core, probably really don't know much about the career YOU want.

Be nice.

william reynolds