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“confidence beats IQ”
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What It Means
Self-belief and willingness to act matter more for business success than raw intelligence
Why It Matters
High confidence leads to bigger risks, faster decisions, and self-fulfilling prophecies
When It's True
In execution-heavy businesses where action beats analysis
When It's Risky
In highly technical or regulated fields where intelligence prevents costly mistakes
How to Apply
1
Build self-belief alongside skills
2
Take action despite uncertainty
3
Focus on execution over endless planning
Example Scenario
“Billionaires who weren't the smartest people at the event but had unshakeable belief in their abilities”