Dear Problem Solvers,

Intelligence and talent are overrated. Those are about things you already know or can already do. And if you only ever rely on that, then you won’t ever learn anything new.

You know what is underrated? Showing up and being actively engaged. Paying attention and being in the moment. Giving your all to whatever and whoever is in front of you.

Because most of the problems you’ll face won’t have solutions that come from old thinking. They won’t have solutions that already exist. Intelligence might help you fill out a worksheet, but engagement and thinking will help you solve the real problems of being a human in the world.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck