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It works the other way too. You can bullshit and operate politics without the skill, until one day reality catches up to you and people see your ”work” for what it really is.


I've seen this happen to people. They couldn't get another job -- ever. They happily lived in their massive homes and retired early. One sails boats. Doesn't seem like a cautionary tale, as long you can stomach being a fake.


sometimes at 70, when you're the most powerful man in the world.


And sometimes never, and you will be even eulogized post-mortem by clueless crowds




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