Pure IQ isn’t as important for success as you might think. See e.g. Wired: Which Traits Predict Success? (The Importance of Grit)
If you read Duckworth’s study closely, IQ matters somewhat more than conscientiousness for income. And grit and conscientiousness are closely correlated.
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Pure IQ isn’t as important for success as you might think. See e.g. Wired: Which Traits Predict Success? (The Importance of Grit)
If you read Duckworth’s study closely, IQ matters somewhat more than conscientiousness for income. And grit and conscientiousness are closely correlated.