Success and intellectual effectiveness depend more on metacognition (learning how to learn) and perseverance than on innate cognitive abilities or intelligence quotient (IQ).

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The community largely agrees that hard work and learning strategies surpass raw talent. Scientifically, research in cognitive psychology, notably the work of Carol Dweck on 'growth mindset', supports the idea that believing in the malleability of abilities fosters perseverance. The concept of metacognition is also validated as a powerful lever for academic performance, as indicated by meta-analyses on self-regulated learning strategies. However, the notion that IQ is only a secondary factor or linked to laziness is a simplification: IQ remains a robust predictor of academic and professional success, though not sufficient on its own. The claim that IQ could be drastically increased by supplements or specific methods lacks rigorous clinical evidence and remains largely speculative. Overall, the thread shows a strong, almost unanimous consensus on the prevalence of work methods over natural predispositions.

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1. 1r/Nootropics