Trying to understand what you are getting at made me realize why I do not gamble I am just not smart enough or lucky enough. I had a friend try and convince me he knew a sure fire way to beat roulette but in the end the house always wins. He eventually had to admit he had a gambling addiction and quit doing it all together.
Like anything else, Poker is a skill that you can learn with time and practice.
It is not really related to your smartness or luck (doesn't apply to _everyone_ of course but I'd wager that the average HN reader is already smart enough for poker)
