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by raxxorraxor 1207 days ago
I would choose the same, but I know very gifted people that simply aren't economically successful. They aren't poor by any standards, but after a critical line it seems that inheritance or chance plays a larger role.

At some point intelligence can even be a hindrance for career. People will notice and quite a few wouldn't approve of someone with more capacity than themselves.