trait that creative geniuses often share

[Leanne]

Don't get me wrong -- plenty of 'hyperactive' kids are less creative genius, more completely self-involved little shit. Those definitely exist. Even of the exceptionally creative, only a minuscule percentage will go on to achieve success in the arts because along with innate talent and a creative mindset, you also need discipline and perseverance. Those two things can be taught though, as can the ability to deal with criticism and strategies for coping with the inevitable rounds of rejection after rejection before that breakthrough that hopefully happens, but may never. I support student choices if the arts is the path they want to take, but I don't actively push them onto it, because it's a bitch and always will be. If they have the guts to take that path themselves, then all power to them and I can't wait for one of them to make it big and decide I'm worth a donation.