Listen "61. The Curse of Being Smart"
Episode Synopsis
Why do some of the smartest people struggle to succeed?It turns out that intelligence alone isn’t enough. In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore two surprising ways smart people sabotage their own potential: overconfidence that blocks learning and a constant craving for novelty that prevents long-term progress.We’ll unpack why slow, steady focus often beats raw brainpower, and how embracing a little boredom might be the smartest move of all.Subscribe now to start turning insight into real momentum.
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