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What does it mean?
Self-awareness about being clumsy at serious times.
In plain terms
I am smart but mess up at key moments.
What can you take from it?
Smart people can still mess up at big moments.

Where it applies

  • self reflection

Putting it to work

  • writing jokes

Questions to consider

  • When do you mess up?

Another view

It assumes a clown persona is universal.

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