When people are confronted with a problem, they often try to solve it by breaking it down into smaller parts. But sometimes, the solution lies in seeing the problem as a whole.
The real giants have been those who have stood for something, who have had a clear idea of what they wanted to say and have said it with force and clarity.
People can be really smart or have skills that are directly applicable, but if they don't really believe in it, then they are not going to really work hard.