IN America, It's now cool to be smart. But not to work hard.

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I don’t necessarily see why hard work for hard work’s sake is a virtue.</p>

<p>Part of the reason grinders are stigmatized is the view that they often don’t have real interests. This is maybe a little unfair, but it should be clear why well-roundedness would be a good thing.</p>

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<p>^ Spoken like a true man with good genes but, no work ethic.</p>

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<p>I have respect for grinders. Without them, nothing would get done. However, you can’t teach intelligence. You can’t teach mental flexibility. You can’t teach serious problem-solving. Think of an admissions officer as an NBA scout. You can make the 7-footer a decent shooter, but you can’t make the 6’1 shooter a center.</p>

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<p>"I have respect for grinders. Without them, nothing would get done. However, you can’t teach intelligence. You can’t teach mental flexibility. You can’t teach serious problem-solving. Think of an admissions officer as an NBA scout. You can make the 7-footer a decent shooter, but you can’t make the 6’1 shooter a center. "</p>

<p>THis is exactly what I am talking about. People are treating intelligence as if it is the same as height or basketball skills.
IT’s not. Yes, I know, you can’t change mental retardation–but after a certain threshold of average intelligence as in 100 I.Q. and above, I believe you CAN yteach “Intelligence.” BY working hard, so you become smart.</p>

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<p>This seems like a very inconsistent assumption.</p>

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<p>Work beats talent until talent works.</p>