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#80 - Are You Smart Enough to Realize That Being Smart Isn't Enough?

#80 - Are You Smart Enough to Realize That Being Smart Isn't Enough?

Update: 2025-05-13
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High IQ doesn't guarantee happiness. In fact, brilliant people often live the loneliest lives.

This episode breaks down how overdependence on pure intellect - while ignoring emotional and social skills - creates massive blind spots. These gaps wreck relationships, tank careers, and even damage your health.

I'll share insights on three types of intelligence (IQ, EQ, SQ) and why the smartest person in the room often stays trapped. From workplace disasters to relationship failures to physical breakdowns - we'll see how your greatest asset becomes your worst enemy.

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https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/are-you-smart-enough-to-realize-that-being-smart-isn-t-enough


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https://gerryvanderwalt.com/

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#80 - Are You Smart Enough to Realize That Being Smart Isn't Enough?

#80 - Are You Smart Enough to Realize That Being Smart Isn't Enough?