How Talented Must You Be to Become a Theoretical Physicist?

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Becoming a theoretical physicist does not require being a genius; dedication and hard work are more critical. Originality in ideas is essential, and aspiring physicists should focus on developing unique questions rather than repeating those already explored by others. Engaging with existing resources and forums can help refine one's understanding and approach to the field.
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Being a theoretical physicist...

Do i need to be that talented or genius to be theoretical physicist...?
 
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You don't need to be a genius, but you do need to willing to work hard, and able to come up with original ideas you can explore.
 


Step 1: Learn to stop asking questions that 3000 other people have asked before you. Search the forums.
 

Thread 'How do physicists practically switch fields to non-adjacent subfields?'

Hi all, Hope you are doing well. I'm a current grad student in applied geophysics and will finish my PhD in about 2 years (previously did a HBSc in Physics, did research in exp. quantum optics). I chose my current field because of its practicality and its clear connection to industry, not out of passion (a clear mistake). I notice that a lot of people (colleagues) switch to different subfields of physics once they graduate and enter post docs. But 95% of these cases fall into either of...
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