• Having interacted with many smart people, I've indeed benefited from conversations with them, regardless of whether they are currently cooperating with me; some of their viewpoints were helpful to me initially. However, after cooperation, I found that those who are too smart prioritize their own interests above all, making it difficult to work together long-term. Over the years, I've met many smart people, and chatting with them has indeed been beneficial, whether or not they are currently cooperating with me; some of their viewpoints were helpful to us. But after cooperation, I found that those who are too smart think their own interests are above everything, and over time, it's hard to work together for long. At least there's a confusion: why do we give them more than others, but they are never satisfied? Looking back now, reliable people are crucial, whether in work or friendship (including romantic relationships). They are honest, do things one at a time, and this is as important as completing tasks 100%. Because there won't be surprises that catch you off guard. For work, find reliable people; smart people are only for chatting. Nowadays, many people talk about how well they "click" in conversation. But as time goes by, you realize that "clicking" is just a psychological satisfaction, while reliability gives both parties a sense of security.
    • When a reliable person promises you something, they already have a plan in mind for how to handle it.
    • But a colleague, subordinate, friend, or client who just wants to chat will often read your expressions, discover your psychological needs, and satisfy you with words. They never even think about whether they can do it. Because they are smart, they always find a way to make you feel they tried their best, but in reality, they didn't even think about it, didn't put any heart into it—just air passing through their mouth. A reliable person will empathize with your difficulties. Then, from their own perspective, they will do their best to help you. There may be limitations, differences of opinion, temporary disagreements, or even refusals. But it is efficient, clear in intention, and the foundation of sincerity and trust. Loyalty far surpasses cleverness. Everyone can have sudden inspirations and show a skill that surpasses others. Like IQ, the gap between people is not large. Even if some have exceptionally high IQs, if they have emotional intelligence issues, it will greatly diminish their abilities. Especially in today's information age, the speed of information dissemination crosses regions and groups, spreading globally in an instant, and you can search for any information you need. Smart people know a lot, but reliable people may not know less. In this era of knowledge explosion, the speed of information acquisition exceeds the past, and over time, many people naturally become smarter.
    • From a societal perspective, smart people are certainly capable, but they may not be reliable, meaning their character is not guaranteed. Reliable people may not necessarily be smart, but they are capable within their means and are honest and trustworthy. In real life, it's normal to prefer smart people. People can stay in contact, but they may not be willing to have heart-to-heart relationships because there are too many variables and they don't feel secure. People with good character and reliability will naturally attract reliable people to associate with them. This is what we emphasize in business: loyalty is greater than ability. Ability can be cultivated, but a bad character is hard to change. For example, some people, when cooperating with you, keep their tails between their legs, but once cooperation ends, they will use any dirty tricks. Because they are smart, they put on a cloak of "kindness" and "honesty," making people think they are genuine. But this hurts reliable people greatly. They are often not good at words, only interacting with sincerity, and if they suffer losses, they will at most say it to your face. This is what people call "easy to bully" or "good people." As a result, they endure grievances, swallow their tears, wipe them away, and still face the sunshine. In today's society, encountering reliable people is a precious resource that is hard to come by. They exist in all fields of society. If you meet them in business, it's a stroke of luck, and you should cherish them. If you stay reliable, gradually many reliable people will associate with you. The deepest lesson I've learned over the years is that a reliable person who introduces you to friends or partners will be someone with good character and reliability. But an unreliable person who introduces you to a friend or colleague might also be reliable, but you need to have discerning eyes; otherwise, you're just relying on luck. When we choose reliability in our actions, we choose an excellent quality. Once you treat things reliably, you may be hurt temporarily. But you can also test your friends or partners, filter out the most unreliable ones, and eventually gather a group of righteous people around you. This righteousness can help each other overcome dangers, allowing you to walk forward with a clear conscience, without mutual suspicion, only with all wisdom combined, resulting in the best outcome of 1+1>2. So keep being reliable, and your luck will not be bad! Source: Internet -END-