What usually happens is that you're top 1% in certain skill. There are still other skills where you're not top 1%. Most people always keep learning from other people. A top 1% mathematician may not be top 1% anxiety manager.
Exactly this. I like to think I'm pretty fuckin smart when it comes to sysadmin. I'm an actual moron when it comes to software development. Just all depends on the skills you learn.