Getting ahead in life all boils down to one thing: Getting certain people to do what you want them to do when you need them to do it. You need to get that fancy college admissions officer to accept your application. You need to get that professor to give you an 'A' for that term paper. You need to get that supervisor to tell the boss you'd be a good hire, and then later that you should be promoted. You need to get a whole lot of people to buy your music, read your writing, or vote you into office. You really need to get everyone to buy what you are selling, even if it is only you.

Not willing to impress everyone, and make them interested in helping you along? Allow me to welcome you to Mediocrityville, and right down the road there is Loser Land. You are eligible for both places no matter how smart you are.