The Daily Stat: Scary-Smart People Really Do Accomplish a Lot

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile APRIL 16, 2013 Scary-Smart People Really Do Accomplish a Lot A study of 320 people whose test scores prior to age 13 placed them in the top 1 out of 10,000 in reasoning ability shows that their achievements by age 38 were truly dazzling, says a team led by Harrison J. Kell of Vanderbilt University. The group achieved 2,749 awards and significant accomplishments, for an average of 8.6 per person. 24 individuals produced 128 creative written works; 52 produced 1,069 fine-arts achievements (one person generated 500 musical productions); 59 produced 392 science and tech publications; 117 developed software; 31 received more than $25 million in grants; one founded 3 companies; and another raised more than $65 million in private equity investment for his company. Source: Who Rises to the Top? : Early Indicators Share Today's Stat: FEATURED PRODUCT Harvard ManageMentor Arm yourself with the expert advice, hands-on tools, and potent practices you need to tackle your toughest managerial challenges. Harvard ManageMentor's Full Access is a comprehensive online resource of 44 modules that allows you to build and refresh the skills you need to succeed, whenever and where you want. Harvard ManageMentor provides you with: Interactive exercises to prepare you for real-world challenges Flexible features to follow your own learning path Downloadable tools and templates you can use right away Engaging audio and video An online forum with answers and advice from managers like you ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Stat: BEST SELLERS HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations Ebook + Video Case Study HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done PREVIOUS STATS If You're Prone to Distractions, Mindfulness Training Can Help Every Conference You Attend Generates New Jobs Choosing a Beautiful Product Makes You a More Open Person You'll Save More if All Your Money Is in One Account Why Candies in Tiny Packages Are Especially Tempting Laundry-Detergent Innovation Hurts Its Own Industry Why We Get Sucked into Trivial Decisions Corporate Fraud Loves Company Prices with More Syllables Seem Bigger to Consumers Market Forces Make the U.S. a World Leader in CO2 Reduction Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "The Daily Stat" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)