I had a friend who did very well for himself as an associate consultant at Bain. He's a brilliant guy but never applied himself - always turning in assignments last minute or late, graduating on the five (and a half) year plan. But he got himself a great job and then was a high performer during his years with the firm.
His secret? Underpromise and overdeliver.
A risky strategy for sure, depending on what your definitions are - but it worked for him.
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