I learned a while ago clarity of goals, tenacity, resilience and ambition can lead to sustained success. Whereas, the intellectual capacity to understand theory is useful, but limited if you don’t also possess some of those other qualities.
Correct.
Agree 100%. Many with high IQs just end up being dreamers. They may have a grand vision but no way of making it a reality.
Oh, BTW I knew Luie when I was a kid. Spent time at the LBL Cyclotron with my Dad and got to talk to him from time to time.