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I feel the same, but it doesn't have to be a binary, just often is. It's amazing that self-made rich people aren't really smarter than average, but maybe just more obsessed with success and also just very lucky in starting conditions and along the way.
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Whenever I use the word “interesting” people seem to either conflate with “smart” or even directly substitute. The two are not the same for me. Interesting: ability to surprise me repeatedly Smart: ability to think through complex and messy information to make good decisions
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Many rich people are also smart people. Few are interesting. Many interesting people are also smart people. Few are rich. Almost nobody is rich and interesting without being smart. Maybe some trusties.
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