Communicating effectively is a skill that can be acquired if you are smart enough. If you feel you have to constantly dumd down stuff, then it is likely a sign

Communicating effectively is a skill that can be acquired if you are smart enough. If you feel you have to constantly dumd down stuff, then it is likely a sign that you are not as smart as you think. Think back to your best teachers: they likely knew a heck of a lot more than you did on the topic, but they likely found a way to make it clear and engaging.