Creative geniuses tend to be voracious readers. The creative spark within a genius's mind must be constantly fed with new information, because geniuses tend to approach a situation or problem from multiple directions. Like throwing logs on a burning fire, the accumulation of new information fuels the creative process that is constantly churning in the genius's mind
A creative genius's favorite question is "Why?" Why are scientific methods completed in a certain way? Why are there limits to speed, physics or chemical reactions? What happens when we look for new ways to push the boundaries? These questions push a creative genius into uncharted territory, as he seeks new answers to old questions, and with them new challenges.
Mozart demonstrated from an early age his creative genius in music composition. However without personal and relational boundaries to channel his creativity, Mozart died at an early age in poverty, and was buried in a pauper's common grave. His creativity became his obsession, without balance and out of control.
Advanced intellectual ability is the most common sign of a creative genius. The ability to multiply large numbers without the aid of a calculator or pencil and paper is a common example. Creative geniuses exist in science fields, as well as music, business, economics, and the social disciplines. Creative geniuses display their abilities as they seek to solve problems, or create new inventions that have not previously existed.
While there are those who question intelligence rating tests, the ability to measure an average person's intelligence for his age and life experience is a valid method for making an initial evaluation of a creative genius. An average person with average life experience ranks at 100 on a standard IQ test, regardless of his age. An IQ rating in the upper 2 percent of the general population qualifies a person for Mensa, an organization for geniuses.