Jay Scott explains that what separates him in the top 1 percent is intellectual humility, openly admitting what he does not know and deliberately surrounding himself with people smarter than him rather than letting ego drive his decisions. He rejects the “fake it till you make it” mentality, saying he would rather “fake being dumb” so others are more inclined to help and share what he is missing. Jay shares that his biggest risk was walking away from his Silicon Valley technology career, recognizing that after a certain point he and his wife would likely never be able to return, making it an all-in decision to fully commit to real estate. He reflects that while the choice carried significant weight and uncertainty, it was ultimately a decision they have never regretted as they built their careers beyond that moment.