[muir_redwoods]

For me one of the most interesting elements of child prodigies is how very few of them ever grow up to be extraordinary adults. Its like they quickly develop impressive skills and then the rest of the world catches up. They end up intelligent but not extraordinarily so, with a few exceptions.

[old and tired]

For me one of the most interesting elements of child prodigies is how very few of them ever grow up to be extraordinary adults.

Yup. And they've had their childhoods stolen from them by pushy adults.

I feel sorry for this kid.

[taxcontrol]

I am of the opinion that success is defined by three legs: education (high intelligence helps), wisdom and motivation. Those that acquire and develop only one of the three legs are often ordinary adults. Those that acquire all three are the most successful.

[grundle]

Maybe they just peak early.