If you act like you know what you're doing, you can do anything you want -- except neurosurgery.

Summary

This quote suggests that confidence and the ability to project competence are important in achieving success in various fields and endeavors. It implies that as long as one appears knowledgeable and sure of themselves, they can pursue and excel in a wide range of endeavors. However, it humorously highlights the exception of neurosurgery, a highly specialized and complex field that requires extensive expertise and skill, which cannot be convincingly faked.

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