Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders.

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving success in various areas relies more on attributes such as motivation and ambition, rather than mere intelligence. It argues that numerous leaders who may lack intellectual prowess are still able to reach positions of power because of their energetic and driven nature. This observation may serve to explain why there may be a prevalence of leaders who are considered intellectually deficient but still manage to attain positions of authority.

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