How Smart People Can Become More Successful: The Real Reasons Why Some Smart People Underachieve—And How You Can Become an Achiever

<p><b>You&rsquo;re smart. You work hard. Why aren&rsquo;t you more successful?</b></p><p>You&rsquo;ve seen less intelligent people leap ahead. You&rsquo;re not getting results you&rsquo;re capable of.</p><p><b><i>The enemy of smart people is the Advantage Illusion&mdash;the belief that intelligence alone is enough to succeed.</i></b></p><p>It introduces <i>Smartness</i>: the essential capability to recognize what matters make better decisions and take intentional action&mdash;so your intelligence drives results you want.</p><p><i>Smartness</i> enables smart people to stop underachieving and start succeeding.</p><p>You&rsquo;ll learn how to:</p><p>- Identify your <i>Smartness Gap</i>&mdash;what&rsquo;s helping or holding you back<br/>- Use the <i>Achievement Cycle</i> to build clarity momentum and results</p><p>This book is your guide to finally becoming an achiever.</p><p>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like your brain is working overtime but your results aren&rsquo;t matching your effort this book is for you.&rdquo;<br/>&mdash; Dr. Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach</p><p>&ldquo;<i>Smartness</i> is the steering that helps you drive your intelligence engine to success.&rdquo;<br/>&mdash; Sean E. Brown Career Chair MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association</p><p>&ldquo;This is the best book I&rsquo;ve seen for the smart but underachieving&mdash;delivered with tough love and practical wisdom. I recommend it enthusiastically!&rdquo;<br/>&mdash; Chester Elton Author The Carrot Principle</p><p>&ldquo;Success doesn&rsquo;t come from being the smartest in the room&mdash;it comes from applying it smarter. This book shows you how.&rdquo;<br/>&mdash; Desh Deshpande MIT Governing Board Member</p><p><b>You&rsquo;re already smart. Learn to use it smartly... with <i>Smartness</i>.</b></p>