The Challenge of Adapting to Changing Realities

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Famous individuals known for smart ideas can struggle to move on if their ideas are proven wrong or outdated, leading to clinging to bad ideas. Ego and client expectations can hinder adaptation for successful professionals who are expected to repeat past successes. Those with past accomplishments are at risk of being bogged down by outdated expertise, especially in evolving systems where expertise has a shelf life. Surprisingly, it is often the smartest individuals who struggle the most to admit that their brilliance cannot be replicated.

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.

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