The Problem with Smart People
You're probably too smart to read this. That's exactly why you should.
Dear Unlearners,
Smart people are the worst.
They've spent their whole lives being the smartest person in the room. Getting the highest grades. Having the right answers.
But the market doesn't care how smart you are.
The market cares about the value you create.
Smart people often fail because:
They overthink simple solutions
They're afraid to look stupid
They believe being right matters more than being effective
The most successful people I know aren't the smartest. They're the ones who are willing to look dumb, try obvious solutions, and keep pushing when smart people quit.
Maybe it's time to stop being so smart.
Until tomorrow,
Cammi
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In the West it's not the smart people you have to watch out for - it's the ones trying to be cool.
People will practically kill themselves trying to fit in and be popular.
Great post and gets to the point. Smart people arenβt immune to the common pitfalls of being a human.