Re: Re: [Harp-L] Getting Good and Getting Even Better

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's exactly what I think is going on with certain people on this board and beyond.  I'm not saying I'm a genius but Asperger Syndrome fits me to a tee. And it's the same think that I see in other "geniuses"  except that I've detailed out exactly where it comes from.

Random thoughts on why people are better than others.
Discipline isn't necessary. 
Having a clear mind and focus is necessary. Lack of focus on negative things.
Ferocity comes from fear. Drive comes from fear. Ferocity and Drive are components of what I call the rage channel. 
Balanced and postively centered rage is the fuel for determination. Rage that stems from the negative is vengence.
The difference between players are Limits 
Limits are expanded through the extremity of emotion.
Increased limits creates a wider range of emotion.
Wider range of emotions allow for a broader pallet to paint from.





>-----Original Message-----
>From: Garry Hodgson [mailto:garry@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 03:32 PM
>To: 'Chris Michalek'
>Cc: 'harp-l'
>Subject: Re: Re: [Harp-L] Getting Good and Getting Even Better
>
>"Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I have meet several "genius" and the one thing in common that I have 
>> noticed is a penchant for obsessive behavior, low self esteem, lack of 
>> social skills, lack of a thought to mouth filtering system, wide range of 
>> emotions. In short these people most likely need to be on medication of some sort.
>> 
>> Being good takes work but being a genius, monster, savant etc... takes being nuts.
>
>there may be some evidence correlating Asperger's Syndrom
>with "genius".  i can't comment on its validty.  not my field.
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3766697.stm
>----
>Garry Hodgson, Senior Software Geek, AT&T CSO
>
>But I'm not giving in an inch to fear
>'Cause I promised myself this year
>I feel like I owe it...to someone.
>
>