We may value intelligence within our culture, but we do have difficulty when introduced to it,
"I'm clever"
"Who said?"
There is immediate disbelief and some request for external/outside confirmation.
Why?
Because we'd all like to think we're clever, but generally believe that we're not. Consequently, those who announce it are treated with suspicion. The assumption is that they are probably lying and if not, bragging.
If I say, "I'm Clever", what's the thinking behind your response and how likely is it that it's in anyway similar to mine when I said it?
The problem is, while I may appreciate the typical association tags of academic 'stamping', I don't share it on a personal level myself. That's probably the result of two things, apparent lack of parental expectations in my early environment and APD itself.
Mind you, after saying that, I also don't share many of the socially recognised status motivations.
Success has it's own problems, immediate impact on children being the most obvious.
So how do you measure success?
By the size and shape of your car, house, bank balance?
Or your children?
What is Your legacy?
What do you Value?
What matters Most?
How Successful Are You?
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