January 15, 2026

The Smart Trap: Why Talent is Overrated and Praise Can Be Dangerous – Lesson 3

We all have a specific image in our heads when we think of a “Genius.” Picture Thomas Edison inventing the lightbulb. You probably imagine a lonely person, late at night in a dirty room, working alone until—flash!—a sudden moment of smarts changes the world. It is a nice image. It is also completely false. The…

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Mohit Sidana

January 15, 2026

Why Talent is Overrated: The Two Mindsets That Dictate Your Success (And Happiness) – Lesson 2

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to move easily through life’s problems while others fall apart at the first sign of a struggle? We often think that successful people are just “born with it.” We look at a smart CEO, a star athlete, or a great musician and think they have a magic…

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Mohit Sidana