The Role of Socialization in Success

The smartest man in the world, with an IQ of 195, spent most of his life as a bouncer

and factory worker. He had the genius but lacked the social skills to succeed, what experts call

"practical intelligence." This is the ultimate nature vs. nurture debate. Who we are isn't

just genetics; it's about socialization—the unwritten rules we learn from family, school,

and work. Think about Noel, the EMT who got in trouble at a hospital admin job

for being *too* decisive. Her fast-paced skills didn't fit the slow corporate culture.

You're constantly being socialized and even resocialized. Success isn't just about talent; it's

about learning the culture. No one makes it alone.