Why do smart people still struggle at the grassroots level?
Li Si's letter to his son in prison explains the reasons why intelligent people remain at the bottom: lack of dependence on power and influence, missed opportunities, and weak network building. Relying solely on talent makes it difficult to escape the predicament. It emphasizes that social success requires actively integrating into the power structure.
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Why do smart people still struggle at the grassroots level?
Li Si's letter to his son in prison explains the reasons why intelligent people remain at the bottom: lack of dependence on power and influence, missed opportunities, and weak network building. Relying solely on talent makes it difficult to escape the predicament. It emphasizes that social success requires actively integrating into the power structure.