Yes. Also, one of the pearls of wisdom gained with age is that young people will inevitably overestimate themselves. So all OP’s cleverness was at the time prob

Yes. Also, one of the pearls of wisdom gained with age is that young people will inevitably overestimate themselves. So all OP’s cleverness was at the time probably received with a mixture of annoyance and sympathetic chuckling. I know that’s how I feel when the next 25 year old tries to sell me some profound insight that’s been repackaged by consultants and gurus for 40 years. But it’s fine, enjoy your youth and make your discoveries. We all have to, it’s what makes life fun.