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What does it mean?
Exceptionally smart people create their own social rules rather than following norms.
In plain terms
Very smart people make their own rules for sex and other things.
What can you take from it?
Talented individuals may reject social norms.

Where it applies

  • high achievers
  • creative fields

Putting it to work

  • challenge norms
  • follow your own path

Questions to consider

  • Should smart people follow rules?
  • How do you handle norms?

Another view

Rejecting all rules can isolate brilliant people too.

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