• The Dumber Side of Smart People

  • Mar 8 2024
  • Length: 14 mins
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The Dumber Side of Smart People

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  • Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” That might be true for some things – health, happiness, golden retrievers, maybe.

    But in so many cases the thing that helps you can be taken to a dangerous level. And since it’s a “good thing,” not an obvious threat, its danger creeps into your life unnoticed.

    Take intelligence.

    How could someone possibly be too intelligent? How do you get to a point where you realize you could have been more successful if you had been a little dumber?

    Let me share three reasons why.

    And if you're looking for another podcast to listen to, check out The Rundown by my friends at Public.com. It's a quick five-minute listen that gets you all caught up on the latest in the stock market, the economy, and in crypto. Hope you enjoy it.

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