My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius.
I never got a formal education. So my intellect is my common sense. I don't have anything else going for me. And my common sense opens the door to instinct.
Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.
As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and thwarts attacks. Intelligence saves lives.
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.
For four years, I listened to stories of intelligence failures, and it wasn't due to incompetence of anyone in the system, but that the system is so arcane.
I have always accepted intelligence was an honorable profession. We are all mindful of the need to comply with our moral values and the law.
My biggest skill is common sense. I understand life.
I spent my whole life figuring out how to get out of work. I would say I was intelligent, but intelligent in a very surreptitious, invisible way.
My success is not due to any personal superiority over other people.
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