So that is how everybody is a genius. They may not be recognized
   - they may not even recognize it themselves. Is this part of my
   belief system? Yes. Is it unsubstantiated? Well, I can't test
   all 7 billion people. Are there exceptions? Possibly.

   The thing is: There's *really* no way to know if someone is a
   genius if their power or ability doesn't come forth.

   Example: Poor education. Someone could have the CAPABILITY of
   genius in a particular area but due to shoddy teaching
   methodologies, it never gets exercised. The capability never
   groomed, never given room to be expressed. Hence, wasted.

   [and yes, I am equating genius to a commodity - but not
   necessarily a public commodity but a private one]

   That's why I'm so gung-ho about encouraging creativity. Natural
   tendencies *can* be encouraged to grow. They can also be stunted
   quickly and for the rest of a person's life by a single word
   said at the wrong time.