genius (n) from Latin genius “guardian deity or spirit which watches over each person from birth; spirit, incarnation; wit, talent; originally “generative power” (or “inborn nature”), from PIE *gen(e)-yo-, from root *gene- “give birth, beget,” with derivatives referring to procreation and familial and tribal groups.

Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honour and recognition in case of success.*
Ernest Shackleton

We each have a genius –
Please don’t try to compare it
with someone else’s,
That only messes with your heart and mind –
The point is to share it as only you can,
This thing that makes the world a better place,
At least one person’s world.

The other side of it is that the only way to fully
articulate our genius is to push ourselves,
Probably not by heading to the Antarctic, but
maybe working a little longer, not being so recompense-intent,
Missing out on some TV, not worrying what others think,
Facing our demons.

*Maria Popova’s Figuring.