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What does it mean?
Consistent common sense contributes more to success than genius.
In plain terms
Being sensible consistently helps more than being brilliant.
What can you take from it?
Focus on steady common sense over brilliance.

Where it applies

  • career advice
  • learning
  • problem-solving

Putting it to work

  • practice consistency
  • value practicality
  • avoid relying on brilliance

Questions to consider

  • Is common sense underrated?
  • How much does consistency matter?

Another view

Some fields require high genius regardless of common sense.

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