A new Substack essay asks why the smartest people in the room often stop trying
docmilanfar · x · 2026-07-27
A Substack essay on why very smart people often stop trying.
- The post frames the piece as “The Survival of Talent.”
- The core question is why people with high ability sometimes lose motivation or stop applying themselves.
- It reads like a career-and-performance essay rather than a news item, with a focus on talent, incentives, and persistence.
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