Awaken Your Genius

Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary

By: Ozan Varol

Narrated by: Ozan Varol

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Unlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.

We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this cliché is that the rest of us march to the same beat. We sleepwalk through life, find ourselves on well-worn paths that were never ours to walk, and become a silent extra in someone else’s story.

Extraordinary people carve their own paths as leaders and creators. They think and act with genuine independence. They stand out from the crowd because they embody their own shape and color.

We call these people geniuses—as if they’re another breed. But genius isn’t for a special few. It can be cultivated.

This book will show you how. You’ll learn how to discard what no longer serves you and discover your first principles—the qualities that make up your genius. You’ll be equipped to escape your intellectual prisons and generate original insights from your own depths. You’ll discover how to look where others don’t look and see what others don’t see. You’ll give birth to your genius, the universe-denter you were meant to be.

©2023 Ozan Varol (P)2023 PublicAffairs

Transformation and change is never easy, and it shouldn't be.

I met Ozan at WDS I'm Portland, where he delivered an incredible keynote and where for the first time, I heard a story about a butterfly and caterpillar. I had no idea how much I needed to hear this story again. Transformation and change is never easy, and it shouldn't be.
It's a beautiful book. It's one of the very few books that inspire me to accept new challenges that life offers but without that aftertaste of judgemental pressure that sometimes nonfiction books can leave in my body and mind.
Thank you, Ozan.
You are such an extraordinary butterfly.

A must read

The storytelling and depth is amazing. I couldn’t put the book down. I continue to be a Ozan Varol fan!

A true compass for life!

Having consumed well over 150 self help titles this one has to be in my top three favorites of all time. Ozan masterfully shares how one can navigate in our current polarized world and find our way to our true authentic selves. I have listened through it now twice and suspect I will be listening to it again soon. It would be great for this to be high school required reading before graduating (will definitely have my sons listen to it). I always appreciate when the author narrates their own book as well. I will continue to refer this one out!

Inspiring

Ozan is a fantastic storyteller who weaves together inspiring messaging with his thoughtful perspective. Looking forward to more from him.

Shock therapy in words

Most of what I heard was counter intuitive. I knew some things and a lot were new insights to examine and sift through. I know I will not see somethings the same way ever again. Deeply grateful.

First book was better

This book is like a collection of pearls of wisdom followed by lots of metaphors. Other than the author's personal experience, many of the stories are familiar. Often when an author writes a good first book, the temptation is to write a second book for the sake of having a second book (rather than having enough original content to justify a second book).

Engaging

Really enjoyed this book. Great examples and the material kept my interest. I would highly recommend.

Amazing Book

Full of insights, first-hand info, out-of-the-box approach. Highly recommended for would-be scientists and project managers.

Enlightening and inspiring

Thank you for showing this unique twist on life and inspiring my creativity. I could not put this book down!

Absolutely wonderful

Another wonderful contribution to the systems and management literature. Ozan Varol has crafted a brilliant idea to inspire readers/listeners to find their true self and their calling.