According to boy genius Moshe Kai, anyone can be as smart as he is.  It's all about hard work an applying yourself without losing focus.

Moshe started college at 8, and at 11 had his Associates degree.  He's ready to graduate soon too from UCLA with honors.  He hates being called a genius though, because there is more to it than that.Moshe implies that all it does take is hard work.  I'm sure he has worked very hard to get where he is going.  I hope he has a very bright future.

I hate to say it though, but I have to disagree with him.  It's sad and it could be looked at as negative, but you can get whatever you want if you work hard enough.  Sometimes you just can't.  It takes a few years in the real world to understand that.  I've had friends that I've helped with studying in college that just couldn't hack it.  It wasn't a lack of effort.  It's not even because they aren't smart enough.  It just wasn't their thing.

While it is encouraging to have motivational words and lessons like this, it's also important to realize when you have a beautiful gift, Moshe.  Not everyone (including myself) is a genius.  I hope you'll still find time to enjoy the journey of growing up.

You can read more and meet Moshe at austin360.com.

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