What's more important for a successful career in a subject, marks or mastery?

@questionWeaver So what does it take to accumulate a lot of wealth? Mastering a skill, subject or trade?

@Dobsdobs none of the above

It takes judgement, investment, management and faith

@nedkelly But word of mouth often depends on your ability to interact well with people. So is it people skills that matter the most in the end?

@Dobsdobs People skills are very important, I am booked out for people to see me by word of mouth and the ability to get things done

@whowasthatmaskedman So marks gets you there and mastery keeps you there? Both equally important?

I suppose, Yes.. But different. Marks are your ticket of entry to the game. Mastery is how you play when you get on the court. I should specify this is for white collar work. If you have a trade then there is no substitute to learning to think with your fingers as an apprentice.@Dobsdobs