Steve Jobs on intelligence vs. mental strength: What really drives success
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Scott Mautz
Summary
Leadership expert Scott Mautz argues that intelligence is not fixed at birth, citing Steve Jobs' 1982 speech about the nature of intelligence. The article explores how mental strength and discipline — making four key commitments to yourself — are what truly set highly successful people apart, rather than innate intelligence.
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bskySteve Jobs on intelligence vs. mental strength: What really drives successcnbc.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI guess you're either born with it, or you aren't.
Have you ever thought about what it is to be intelligent?
Because you meet your friend, and he's pretty dumb, and maybe you think you're smarter and you wonder what the
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