>>12356308>understands the theoremes better than I doA nebulous metric at best.
>when I put effort and study extra hours I become just as good as himSpeaking from experience, my """""lessers""""" that studied with effort, are exposed to a lot more applications of new concepts through practice that never crossed my mind whilst doing the (my) bare minimum for an A.
From that perspective, you're probably better off than your 130 IQ friend.
Most of the colleagues I consider my equals draw from their larger well of experience, and can fuel me with ideas that my """high IQ""" allows me to grasp readily. Ideas that I probably could've came up with on my own, had I studied as diligently as they.
Anecdotally, I've seen that dedication and discipline are indispensible qualities for any academic pursuit, and anyone who lacks either can only survive by the benefit of those who have both.
Being able to skate by in uni with minimal effort is therefore ultimately a negative indicator for a student's chances at a prolific career, barring extraordinary generational talent.
