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by 3pt14159 5704 days ago
Anecdotal, I know, but the smartest guy I know (13 courses one semester at Waterloo, qualified to major in CS, actuary science, accountancy, pure math with minors in psychology and business. Currently working on his law degree, actuary tests, and CFA (certified financial advisor) while working full time as a chartered accountant) was taught baby sign as an infant. His younger brother was not. His younger brother is so much more creative and broad thinking whereas the eldest is a Spock like linear thinker. Trade offs.