# Genius Is Made Through Commitment by Bryant McGill > “Exceptional people often choose to be exceptional. Biographies of musicians, writers, and entrepreneurs repeatedly show talent cultivated through obsession, practice, and perseverance. Genius is largely made through commitment over time.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream (Oct 2015)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream|Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2015-10-08). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream|Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Persistence|Persistence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Exceptional people often choose to be exceptional. Biographies of musicians, writers, and entrepreneurs repeatedly show talent cultivated through obsession, practice, and perseverance. Genius is largely made through commitment over time.” — Bryant McGill, Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream (Oct 2015) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-genius-made-through-commitment ```