Maybe the way to look at this is without regard to smartness.
There are plenty of people with average or even below average IQs that are successful.
They may be successful at things that challenge them intellectually, but have none of the inhibitions or problems described in this post, so they are able to take action in their chosen sphere, continually learn the required lessons and succeed.
There are plenty of people with average or even below average IQs that are successful.
They may be successful at things that challenge them intellectually, but have none of the inhibitions or problems described in this post, so they are able to take action in their chosen sphere, continually learn the required lessons and succeed.