--- product_id: 24364989 title: "Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative (Creative Thinking & Positive Thinking Book, Mastering Creative Anxiety)" brand: "eric maisel" price: "₱1397" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/24364989-why-smart-people-hurt-a-guide-for-the-bright-sensitive store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative (Creative Thinking & Positive Thinking Book, Mastering Creative Anxiety) **Brand:** eric maisel **Price:** ₱1397 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative (Creative Thinking & Positive Thinking Book, Mastering Creative Anxiety) by eric maisel - **How much does it cost?** ₱1397 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/24364989-why-smart-people-hurt-a-guide-for-the-bright-sensitive) ## Best For - eric maisel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eric maisel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative (Creative Thinking & Positive Thinking Book, Mastering Creative Anxiety) ## Images ![Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative (Creative Thinking & Positive Thinking Book, Mastering Creative Anxiety) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pWzcrj05L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Not a guide for the gifted *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015* I started reading this, but oddly enough, got bored with it and didn't finish. (Shouldn't happen, right?) The author wastes no opportunity to criticize anything that is not "natural psychology," whether the target is ADHD medication, religion, or a sleeping pill. On passage in particular strikes me as a complete swing-and-a-miss. In the chapter "The Lure of Mysticism" he writes:"Built into this rationale for mysticism [mysticism in the author's view is anything religious] is the idea that man would fall apart if he acknowledged that life was just this: 'just this' translating as 'empty, cold, impersonal, and purposeless.' But that isn't the right acknowledgement. The choices aren't between a false but soothing mysticism and an acceptance of an indifferent universe. Rather, the choice is between an easy mysticism and genuine mystery. This is a very different choice! It is one that a smart person can embrace and applaud--and even grow excited about. He never again has to bang his head against the brick wall of mystery. He can just let it be mysterious."What a terrible piece of advice for gifted people. Does the author think that a gifted individual will be content with that solution? Gifted people cannot let anything be mysterious! That's what makes gifted people different from the average person: they search for answers and explanations; they search for meaning in everything from engineering to philosophy to theology to history to biology. It is over those existential questions that gifted people stew--and those same gifted people will not be content with "let it be mysterious" as an answer.The author also repeatedly mentions that we as a species were not created by God and that we are merely nature's experiments. Regardless of your opinions on the question of the existence of a Supreme Being, not allowing gifted people the option to even think about God as an explanation of the universe and their own existence and describing such an option as a "lure" (implying that it is somehow inherently bad) is a huge mistake. Again, that's what gifted people do! They think about everything.The author mentions how gifted people can see through arguments. "They shake their heads when clerics, politicians, and economists speak." (p. 96). I shook my head reading this book. It's not a helpful book as far as advice for gifted people on how to live with their faster-than-average brains. It is, however, a good description of the author's personal beliefs about the world in general and about how gifted people think. It's not completely wrong; sometimes his descriptions of how bright people think are fairly accurate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Guidebook for Being Human *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2018* You don't have to be smart to benefit from (and LOVE) this book! Each chapter explains in simple, often humorous words why people feel unhappy or uncomfortable with their lives or each other. Eric Maisel SEES us. He understands why humans are the way we are, and he has a gentle and compassionate way of explaining us to ourselves, and giving us easy tips for making life easier and happier. I've bought copies for my young adult friends. This is like a guidebook for navigating adulthood! What a joy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, someone understands the nuances of being smart *by R***H on Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020* This is the first book I’ve seen that acknowledges, describes and provides helpful tips to manage the anxiety that comes with wisdom and talent. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/24364989-why-smart-people-hurt-a-guide-for-the-bright-sensitive](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/24364989-why-smart-people-hurt-a-guide-for-the-bright-sensitive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*