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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think there really is something to charisma, confidence, networking skills and emotional intelligence.  My husband is a super networker and had lots of charisma.  He is gone way farther than me.  I have more innate intelligence, but lack the confidence and charisma to network.  For years, I relied on the meritocracy, which just is not how it works.

I have 2 kids.  One is super nerdy, smart and a hard worker.  The other is better able to understand people and is a great networker.  It’s already apparent in their teens, which will be more successful.

I could see that athletes would have gained that confidence and ability to work with others.  Combine that with above average intelligence (the 115-125 “sweet spot” as I like to call it) and you clearly out succeed the 130-145 IQ hard worker with no social skills.  Parents with so much focus on prepping and academics, miss the important socio-emotional skills that are a cornerstone to career success.[/quote]

Nah, sorry. I know plenty of charismatic former jocks who did fine in school, but they didn’t have parents. It’s now how friendly you are, it’s who you know all the way down.  [/quote]

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