The post reviews Laszlo Polgar's book on raising genius children, discussing his educational philosophy and methods, while noting that his success likely comes from early specialization, focus, and one-on-one instruction. Longer summary

This post reviews Laszlo Polgar's book 'Raise A Genius!', which details his methods for educating children to become geniuses. The author notes that while Polgar doesn't reveal many specific secrets, he emphasizes early specialization, intensive focus on a single subject, and continuous learning. The book discusses Polgar's educational philosophy, including the importance of making learning enjoyable, fostering a sense of accomplishment, and adapting instruction to the child's age and abilities. The review also explores Polgar's views on play, peer interaction, curriculum design, and competition. The author concludes that while Polgar's advice is mostly common sense, his success may be attributed to starting early, focusing on one subject, providing one-on-one instruction, and being a naturally gifted educator. Shorter summary