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Things only intelligent people can understand and do

Q: What is the real mark of intelligence?

Krishna: These are the things only intelligent people can understand and do:

Sometimes you have to play the role of a fool to fool the fool who thinks they’re fooling you.

Distance can really give you some clarity on how you feel about people.

A clear rejection is always better than a fake promise.

The more you know, the closer you are to death.

When you choose peace, it comes with a lot of goodbyes.

Sometimes people are on journeys that you are not a part of.

High standards lead to fulfilling experiences. Instead of settling for average, stay with high-caliber people.

Life throws curve balls at people all the time, and it’s how they handle these unexpected situations that truly reveal their intelligence.

Intelligent people have the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, to put oneself in their shoes.

Self-awareness is another hallmark of truly smart people. It’s the ability to understand one’s own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, drives, values, and goals.

Critical thinking is a significant trait of smart people. It’s the ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment. Smart people don’t just accept information at face value. They dig deeper, ask questions, and evaluate the evidence. They can separate facts from opinions and make logical connections between ideas.They’re not easily swayed by emotional arguments or manipulated by deceptive rhetoric. Instead, they base their decisions and trusts on thorough analysis and reasoned judgment.

When you come across someone who doesn’t just swallow information whole, but chews it over carefully, you’re likely dealing with a smart person.

Resilience is a trait that speaks volumes about a person’s intelligence. It’s the ability to bounce back from failures and setbacks, to keep going when things get tough. Smart people understand that failure isn’t the end of the road, but rather a stepping stone on the path to success. They don’t let setbacks discourage them or dampen their spirits.They have no problem with failure.They see failed experiments as information that is one step closer to what they are looking for.

Open-mindedness is a trait intelligent people strive for. It’s the willingness to consider different ideas and opinions, even if they contradict their own.

The most important trait of truly smart people is their commitment to continuous learning. They understand that learning doesn’t end when formal education does.

The problem-solving ability of smart people is unique. This is where they shine the brightest. It’s not just about finding a solution to a problem; it’s about how they approach it.

Smart people have a unique way of breaking down complex problems into manageable parts. They look at things from different angles, consider various outcomes, and weigh the pros and cons.

They’re not afraid to think outside the box and often come up with creative solutions that others might not have considered.

Intelligent people know others cannot understand them and therefore always complain about them.

Intelligent people like their own company: highly intelligent people tend to be "very individualistic."

Interestingly, recent research suggests that smarter people tend to derive less satisfaction than most people do from socializing with friends and relatives.

They Stop Worrying About What Others Think. However, smart people know that they need to strike a healthy balance between their need to belong and their ability to go after their goals and dreams.

They work on trusting themselves more.
They put things in perspective by reminding themselves that one day they’ll die. After all, the last thing that they want is to be lying on their deathbeds regretting all the things they didn’t do because they were worried about the opinion of others.
They learn to be more selective about whose opinion really matters to them.

Intelligent people have a never-ending sense of curiosity.

They have high self-control: Smart people are able to overcome impulsiveness by "planning, clarifying goals, exploring alternative strategies and considering consequences before [they] begin." Scientists have found a link between self-control and intelligence.

Intelligent people can connect seemingly unrelated concepts. Smart people are able to see patterns where others can't. That's because they can draw parallels between seemingly disparate ideas.

Intelligent people ask Great thought provoking Questions. Smart people know how to ask the right questions.

They seek out challenges. They constantly hunt for knowledge .They focus on what they want to know, not what they already know. They try to figure things out themselves. They want to experiment and problem-solve. They want to struggle a little first and not give up too soon.They wrap their minds around things that can’t/shouldn’t make sense, knowing something caused it to happen.

They connect the dots. They look for connections between dissimilar things, read across fields and disciplines.

They abstract from their experiences.They find patterns in ordinary stuff and scale them up, always observing tiny parts of life that are often overlooked and figure out how to explain them (creating theories and breakthroughs.)

They don’t get hung up on crumbs. They don’t let the actions of others bother them, as long as they don’t get in the way.

They move slowly, until they hit warp speed. They think about a problem before doing anything.

They don’t always use big words.They use the "right words" – big or simple.

They know that Discomfort Is a Part of Life.

Achieving things that are important to them will require that they tolerate some discomfort, frustration, and psychological pain.

They understand that No One Is Coming to The Rescue. What happens in your life is up to you. You’re responsible for your life. If there’s something that you want to happen, you have to make it happen. No one is going to make things happen for you. You have to rescue yourself.

They very well know that Conformity is For Suckers.

If you give in to society’s pressure to conform, you’ll never discover what you’re capable of. Think for yourself, make your own rules, step away from the well-trodden path, and do your own thing.

They Constantly Stretch Out of their Comfort Zone.

“Life begins outside of your comfort zone.” and so they think the only way to grow, build your capabilities, and reach your full potential is by stepping outside of your comfort zone.

They pick themselves: Whatever it is that you want to accomplish or achieve, stop waiting for somebody else to pick you. Instead, pick yourself.

They will never quit: Achieving your important goals won’t be easy. However, you’ll succeed only if you refuse to quit.

Reality doesn't change because people deny it and they can live in their own illusionary mad world, like several people do, but intelligent people like scientists can’t do that because their world’s are mostly based on evidence-based facts that can’t go wrong most of the time.

Intelligent people can see things that others can't. They can understand things in different and several other ways. Therefore, ordinary people can comprehend their intelligent thoughts and words wrongly and only in a limited way. This is one of the important things intelligent people understand clearly and therefore, don't try to explain or argue much. They just go their own way whether others understand them or not.

Things only intelligent people can understand and do

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