Along with the self-deluding work=genius idea: - Some use extreme outliers to justify their own failure to get close to their ceiling. "I can't be Einstein, w

Along with the self-deluding work=genius idea: - Some use extreme outliers to justify their own failure to get close to their ceiling. "I can't be Einstein, why should I try?" - Some (parents, coaches, motivational speakers) also use extreme outliers to claim there are no limits/ceilings for others. "If you can dream it you can do it!" (but somehow it doesn't seem to apply to them)