Why Smart People Often Pretend That They Aren’t

  Are you one of those people who’s been forced to eliminate certain of your studies and experiences from your resume to get a job? If so, you might see your skills and worth more as a problem than an advantage. Indeed, there are specific scenarios in society today where mediocrity is preferred to exceptional talent. It’s seen in those figures who, despite their apparent ineptitude, achieve senior management positions. They’re chosen by the kinds of leaders who prefer loyal workers over people with great value. Indeed, many organizations don’t want new ideas, for anything to change, or for their…