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What does it mean?
The speaker advises against underestimating someone who may seem unthreatening but is smart.
In plain terms
Do not count someone out just because they look one way; they are clever.
What can you take from it?
Look beyond appearances to judge capability.

Where it applies

  • workplace dynamics
  • competition

Putting it to work

  • assess hidden strengths

Questions to consider

  • Who have you underestimated?
  • How can you spot hidden strengths?

Another view

It assumes all underestimated people are actually clever.

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