Why Highly Intelligent People Are Often Not The Most Successful
Many smart people get bored of their projects quickly
Success is often measured in terms of fame and fortune.
But if you’re not interested in these things, there are other ways to measure success. For example, if your goal is to change the world through your work or contribute something meaningful to society, you might be considered successful even without fame or fortune.
So, are geniuses successful? It depends on who you ask!
Some geniuses are not successful in their lifetime.
Ego, overthinking, boredom, inaction and procrastination are a few of the many reasons many intelligent people are unsuccessful.
Most geniuses are not successful because of their egos.
They became too caught up in their abilities and believed they were better than everyone else. They forget about what they want to do and focus on showing what they know.
Another reason why some geniuses are unsuccessful in their lifetime is that they have a low tolerance for boredom and take on too many…
