> But having no potential is virtually the same as not being able to perform. That's true, but that refers to people with a low IQ. Thise with average IQ are q

> But having no potential is virtually the same as not being able to perform. That's true, but that refers to people with a low IQ. Thise with average IQ are quite able to outperform people with a high IQ if they have able to put in the legwork or even simply have an opportunity to improve their performance when some with a higher IQ does not. The old addage that the brain is like a muscle is very orelevant: it makes no difference if a talented athlete does not train, because that only means he js squandering his talent. Meanwhile, least capable athletes that put in the hours do end up improving their performance and eventually outperform more talented athletes. Potential means nothing if it's wasted.