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Podcast: Work On Your Game: Discipline, Structure, and Execution Under Pressure
Episode: #3376: Why Smart People Don't Get Anything Done
Description: A lot of smart people listen to this show and that includes you. But here's the thing I’ve noticed: smart people are often the slowest to take action. Today, I break down why intelligence doesn’t always lead to execution and why overthinking, perfectionism, or too much analysis can actually keep you stuck. If you’ve ever wondered why you know so much but still don’t move, this episode is for you. So let’s get into it and solve that problem.
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[02:30]#1 When you're smart, that means you know a lot of stuff. And knowledge sometimes disempowers...