Are there artificially high IQs? As opposed to a 'naturally' high IQ? Also missing from you list: - Hard work? - Dedication? - A 'can do' attitude? In the end

Are there artificially high IQs? As opposed to a 'naturally' high IQ? Also missing from you list: - Hard work? - Dedication? - A 'can do' attitude? In the end it's easy to remove yourself from the race by rationalizing that since you don't have the 'lucky' ingredients you mention, it's not even worth trying. That would be unfortunate...