Smart is the ability to apply knowledge and skills in a creative way.

Intelligent is the capacity for abstract thought, understanding, communication, reasoning and learning.

Genius is an individual who displays exceptional intellectual or creative power.

Talented refers to having special aptitude or natural ability.

All four words are related, but each has its own distinct meaning.

Smart and intelligent people may not be geniuses, but they can still use their talents to achieve success.

Talent alone is not enough.

It needs to be combined with intelligence and creativity in order to produce something extraordinary.