Even if his knowledge and his performance at 100 geniuses stunned viewers, Félix Tétreault is far from having a big head. According to the teenager, success in quizzes does not come from superior intelligence, but from general knowledge that anyone can acquire. For those who would like to take advantage of the break to get started, here is how he does it.
Before revealing his tricks, the young man insists on an essential element in the process: pleasure. “I find it super important to be entertained while learning,” he explains. It doesn’t have to be a task and even less heavy. You can learn while having fun. »
At home, one of the first sources of knowledge and pleasures was the magazine family of Resourceful. “When I was little, the majority of my acquaintances came from there. I started with the Explorersbefore continuing with The Resourcefuls and now Curium. I also read a long time Doc Pictures which offers imaged and simplified information in many areas. »
Félix Tétreault also paid attention to novels that entertained him while increasing his knowledge tenfold at the same time. “I read the Percy Jackson saga in one go, because the books taught me about the mythology. My favorite book is Angels and Demons, because it brings me knowledge about art, history, science and many other things. »
In full videoconference, Félix Tétreault released a purely informative book which was at his side: 100% cultural! “It’s about 100 cult songs, 100 animated films, 100 empires, 100 comics and so on. I have access to information that I might not find elsewhere. »
If some people doubt the quality of the information found on the web, the champion of 100 geniuses is the proof that one can find his account there. “On Instagram, I follow media accounts like Radio-Canada, Urbania and a few others. I always have a Wikipedia page open on my computer. »
YouTube is no exception. “More and more highly educated creators are educating us through 10-minute videos on topics I probably never would have learned about otherwise. I see them going through my thread and it piques my curiosity. There is great content on YouTube. »
Culture in motion
If he claims to consult the mobile application of The Press and doing newspaper crossword puzzles, he is also a fan of podcasts. “When I go for a walk, I listen to music or podcasts. One of the ones I love is The worst moments in history, by Charles Beauchesne. A few episodes came out recently and I listened to them all. »
History and art are subjects that naturally fascinate him, but the teenager tries to vary his knowledge.
It’s okay to be an expert in a subject, but I find it good to keep my horizons open. Sometimes I try to get out of my way and learn about things I’m less inclined to.
Felix Tetreault
He gives the example of sports, an area in which he did not perform at all at the beginning of high school. “I was pocket! But Genies en herbe forced me to learn about it, because I wanted to be good in several categories. Gradually, I realized that it allowed me to make links with other fields. »
Passion: Budding geniuses
Will you be surprised to learn that the majority of the board games he plays are based on general knowledge? “My parents are fed up sometimes, because I almost always want to play Genies en herbe, Docte Rat or Trivial Pursuit. That’s what I like the most! »
He increases his culture through these games, quiz sites (JetPunk and Sporcle are his favorites) and quiz shows. “The more you do, the more you manage to develop your knowledge base and identify a question in advance. There is a lot of anticipation at Génies en herbe. It can be good to learn to anticipate a question or to know when to take the risk of answering or not. »
Speed, anticipation and memory are at the rendezvous. “I think I have a photographic memory that helps me a lot, not to say it’s better than anyone. I try to maintain it by reactivating my knowledge often. This is the best method. »