Yes this self deception is strange, both because it's so obviously wrong, but mostly because math genius doesn't have a lot of correlation with success in life.

Yes this self deception is strange, both because it's so obviously wrong, but mostly because math genius doesn't have a lot of correlation with success in life. Why not just accept that some people have a much easier time learning some subjects but that anyone can learn a bit of it and definitely enough to live a happy and fulfilling life. We don't all have to be born with the potential to reach the top in all areas. The idea is ludicrous.