I think the more realistic (cynical?) take would be that these people *are* good at what they do... but what they're doing is maximizing personal gain while minimizing personal effort

You're right I think. I was having fun being pessimistic

Perhaps the personality component that matters is being open to finding a good skill/personality match.

k00b

That's... kinda sad?  The idealistic part of me would like to believe that sucking is due to skill/personality mismatch, rather than something inherent about the person, and that everyone can find  a niche that they don't suck at.

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That's... kinda sad?  The idealistic part of me would like to believe that sucking is due to skill/personality mismatch, rather than something inherent about the person, and that everyone can find  a niche that they don't suck at.  