Reason Why Left Handed People Are More Successful

Lefties are more creative than righties: Myth Vs. Fact?

One of the most persistent myths about lefties is that they’re more creative than righties. A frequently cited 1995 study by psychologist Stanley Coren found that men who were left-handed were better at “divergent thinking,” or the ability to come up with multiple solutions to the same problem. Some other studies also suggest that left-handers might be more creative than their right-handed counterparts, but the issue is far from settled. Another study found that left-handers have an advantage when completing complex mathematical tasks.

It is also a well-known fact that six of the last 12 U.S. Presidents were lefties, but is there any evidence that being left-handed is a path to greater success in life? The answer however is, it is largely dependent on the individual and their ability to weather the storms that oppose them. Some famous lefties include Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Mark Zuckerberg.

Does all that mean that every left-hander is a secret genius? Not exactly. Other studies have found left-handers score lower on tests of cognitive skills. However, as the authors of the study on math ability and handedness noted, “we need to be cautious in interpreting people’s hand preference – whether we see it as a sign of genius or a marker for cognitive impairment.”