You have managed to say a complete truism by simply redefining the word. Edit: "politics, self-promotion, networking, choosing the right (high-visibility) thi

You have managed to say a complete truism by simply redefining the word. Edit: "politics, self-promotion, networking, choosing the right (high-visibility) things to work on, taking credit, delivering new revenue and/or new marketable shiny products/services, having the right senior leadership mentors/wing-people." Are these your definitions of competence?