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mathgenius said:but at least if I become a genius and make some breakthroughs, people will respect me for that.
I don't think this is a very good plan. Most researchers do not make "breakthroughs". They make incremental progress.
Also, I think you overestimate public acclaim. Can you name ten living famous mathematicians? Five? Three?
If this is what is drawing you to a career in research, you might well end up very disappointed.