Having knowledge will get me farther in life than not being obnoxious
I would much rather have both
Sometimes, the best of both worlds just isn't an option.
Most people would rather educate/hire a tired but controlled normal person than an obnoxious and impulsive buffoon who has slightly more knowledge, and judging by the capacity for intelligence and social skills you've demonstrated on these forums, it would seem to me that paying attention in school can only get you so far.