I find this attitude particularly strange, given that I find stories about geniuses inspiring. I like to read about/talk with people who are elite in their fiel

I find this attitude particularly strange, given that I find stories about geniuses inspiring. I like to read about/talk with people who are elite in their field of endeavor, I find it amazing what they can accomplish with hard work and grit. I do find the excuse "oh, he's a genius, I can't do that" to be annoying though, maybe that's what you're referring to?