The link between sleep deprivation and lowered mental performance is significant.
I believe curiosity is the difference-maker.
(See how I wasnt afraid to say I dont know something?
Jayson Hinrichsen
Final paragraph explains this.)
Try towantto learn more all the time.
Be curious about how things work.
From the details of Business culture, to the assembly of a ferris wheel.
Never be content with what you know already.
Dont believe yourself question your own beliefs regularly as an exercise.
When you find out your beliefs are wrong, simply change them and be OK WITH IT.
Changing your beliefs isnt weak, its power.
When smart people dont know something, they tell people and seek the answer.
Smart people have no problem saying, I dont know this!
The link between sleep deprivation and lowered mental performance is significant.
3.Surround yourself with smart people.
People who question, analyze, are are interested in learning more.
4.Ask as many questions as you’re free to shamelessly.
Ask yourself, Why does this do what it does?
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6.Read is only part of the solution.
Real growth comes in the form of discussing ideas and concepts with other people.
Even video games can give you a keen mind.
Strategy games like chess can help you with critical thinking.
A low glycemic index diet may be best but the jury is still out on that.
Stretch your creative muscles, or study up on logic.
Practice, and after awhile, youll see improvement.
11.Dont be afraid to jump into a situation while knowing nothing about whats going on.
A great way to build experience and experience can be a sign of intelligence.
I feel that mathematical intelligence is overrated.
Empathy shows that youre capable of complex thought, and it opens you up to new perspectives.
All the experience adds up.
If youre ever unsure of something, just try one of the options and see what happens.
Youll know for next time.
14.You will also want to get out there and experience things in person.
Whether thats working, schooling, playing.
As long as its new or unknown, youll continue to pick up new knowledge.
This is borderline wisdom rather than intelligence but it helps in the same areas.
15.Dont say stuff that is unnecessary just to prove that youre intelligent.
In fact most people conventionally considered intelligent do not consider themselves intelligent.
Being humble and recognizing that you always have more to learn is a hallmark of intelligence.
16.Try Sudoku and crossword puzzles.
17.Learn to pay attention to your mistakes and then think hard on how to fix them.
That process is the crux of intelligence.
18.Pub quizzes are always a good way to brush up your intellect as are trivia games like Trivial Pursuit.
Pick a topic you want to learn more about and learn something new about it every day.
When doing mostly anything, know what to expect and how to get your intended results.
Analyze the situation, fabricate hypotheses.
Do not always rely on the instant reaction, but also be quick on your feet.
That increases your efficiency which is a vital skill to have.
22.Become self-aware though meditation.
23.Practice learning and memorizing things.
Challenge yourself on a daily basis.
24.Open yourself up to conversations with people who you dont agree with.
It will also help you become a better debater.
25.it’s possible for you to eliminate burdens on your intelligence by quitting drinking or drugs.
27.Talk less and listen more.
28.I think the key is that you should always be not only happy to, but available to learn.
Meaning you have to hold the idea, tightly, that you could be wrong about things.
That you oughta learn new things.
You also have to be thirsty for the knowledge in the first place, for whatever your motive.
and then, actually go and google it to confirm that the other person is right.
That curious nature is key.
You cant accept that youre just not good at some things.
Like luddites of the modern era that proudly proclaim hurr durr Im computer illiterate LOL.
Note that capacities vary.
Some people have lower IQs than others, meaning theyll never be on the same level.
Because just being at your own personal highest capacity is… nearly unheard of.
People just dont search out knowledge or truth in any meaningful way for the most part.
29.Doing various activities (scouts, karate, swimming, badminton etc.
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