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What does it mean?
Keynes was exceptionally intelligent and did not hide it.
In plain terms
Keynes was very smart and made no secret of it.
What can you take from it?
Intellectual confidence can be openly displayed.

Where it applies

  • biography
  • intellectual circles
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • owning expertise
  • confident communication
  • leadership

Questions to consider

  • Is it good to show intelligence?
  • Does humility matter?

Another view

It may overlook modesty as a virtue.

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