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15 Signs You Are Highly Intelligent
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Not just book smart- Intelligent people are aware that some things can't be learned in
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school or by reading a book.
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While good grades and a high GPA is a good indicator of being smart, there are other
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ways to measure intelligence that doesn’t involve tests, teachers or homework.
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Most of people’s intelligence is set through first-hand learning and experience in the
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real world.
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Exhibiting logic, working memory, abstract reasoning and a willingness to learn is the
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way to being street smart in settings outside of the classroom.
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Smart people are always ready to face the world around them and tackle each day with
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a need to learn more.
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You understand how much you don’t know- The smartest ones have no trouble admitting
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when they don’t know something or are unfamiliar with a certain concept.
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This is because there are always new things to learn each and every day.
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Intelligent people are always willing to learn from others to expand their knowledge.
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They are open to talking to meeting with people and learning new things from them.
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Smart people are cumulative, meaning many things can expand your brain power which taking
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in other people’s opinions and critics, finding opportunities and searching for answers.
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You have insatiable curiosity- Those who have a hungry mind and are curious about the world
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around them usually have higher levels of knowledge acquisition and intellectual investment
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over time.
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Curiosity leads to questions and the need to solve them.
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Not only does it keep your mind active and observant to new ideas, but it opens up new
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doors to possibilities.
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Most people would say curiosity killed the cat but instead for some people it actually
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nourishes them.
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In fact, most of the greatest inventions stemmed from human interest, anything from electricity
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to Apple’s ipads were inspired by curiosity.
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You’re open minded- Smart people don’t easily close themselves off to new visions
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or suggestions.
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Intelligent people are usually open and willing to consider and look at another idea with
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value.
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They are open to alternative solutions and like to live outside the box.
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They embrace opposing views and look at things in a different angle.
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They also accept that there is also more than one correct answer to things.
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Intelligent people like to look at all possible scenarios and are eager to know more.
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You’re skeptical-People of high intelligence will always draw skepticism, and it’s not
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because they have a negative viewpoint about something.
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It’s because they always want to test out different theories and answers to generate
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new ideas or concepts that are supported by facts and evidence.
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As counteractive as it sounds, skepticism is linked to open-mindedness due to the need
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for cognition and knowledge.
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Being skeptical not only challenges one’s learning critique, but it allows people to
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brainstorm and communicate about different concepts.
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You ask good questions- It’s true what they say, there are no wrong or dumb questions
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as asking questions gives us an opportunity to learn.
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However, intelligent people know there is a huge difference between asking questions
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and asking the right questions.
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People with high intelligence ask thought provoke questions that challenges, disputes
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as well as provides answers.
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Asking questions that test your way of thinking and your beliefs can help you visualize new
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solutions to difficult problems.
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You’re highly adaptable- Intelligent people are flexible and can adapt in different settings
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regardless of restrictions and complications that arise.
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Intelligence stems from your behavior in a way that thrives in any environment to actually
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cope with various changes.
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Being able to adapt increases your chances of being able to communicate better with those
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around you openly.
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It makes you a valuable asset in your professional career, but you’ll also be able to bounce
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back quickly from any adversity.
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So whether you’re in a classroom or a new work place, your knowledge has no barriers
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and you can work well wherever you are.
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You tend to be self-critical- Much like an inner voice in their head, intelligent people
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tend to argue with themselves and will critique their own work heavily and in a harsh way.
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They want to eliminate mistakes and make sure that they’re doing the best they can.
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Smart people will always question themselves to double check that they have done things
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correctly and are very critical of their own flaws.
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People with high intelligence are usually hard on themselves if they find themselves
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struggling and will always find ways in which they can progress.
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You like to stay informed- Part of the reason intelligent people are so smart is that they
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like to stay apprised of the world around them.
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There are many ways to stay informed.
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Whether it’s keeping up with the news and exploring different media outlets, reading,
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and exploring a variety of topics like politics, science, history, philosophy or word of mouth
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there’s an unlimited amount of sources to resort to!
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You’re a worrier- If you worry a ton, don’t pay no mind because your anxiety is just another
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sign of your high intelligence.
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A troubled mind is a searching mind, which is always alert and active!
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People of high intelligence examine every single possible solution or outcome, whether
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it’s good or bad.
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They will often replay scenarios in their head to prepare themselves for what happens
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next.
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An imaginative mind runs wild and intelligent people will have a realistic take on their
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future to arm themselves for alternative solutions in case a disaster strikes.
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You hang out with others who are creative- Whether it’s academic smart or street smart,
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intelligent people hang out with others who are also smart because it keeps the creative
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juices flowing.
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Obviously, if you want to be the next David Beckham, then you are going to train yourself
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with other athletes and work out with a coach.
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The same goes for smart people!
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Not only do they learn from one another but they mentor each other as well challenge one
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another.
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They also motivate each other, and in the long run, it helps you be the best person
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you can be.
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You value the concept of time- People with high intelligence use their time wisely, and
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they won’t allow disturbances or distractions to waste their time when working on projects.
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Even if they don’t have an immediate solution, smart people understand what is helpful and
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what it isn’t when working on something.
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Highly intelligent individuals avoid wasting time by looking at other alternatives and
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are aware that pointless mental unrest will only lead to negativity.
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They manage their time wisely and are considerate of breaks to allow themselves to recharge.
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You’re sensitive to other people’s emotions- Although they aren’t psychic, intelligent
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people can almost sense what someone is feeling or thinking.
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Emotional intelligence among smart people is ranked higher than the average person due
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to being in tune and aware of other people’s feelings.
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Intelligent people are typically engaged and interested in meeting new people and listening
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to what they have to say, as well as learning about them.
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So smart people are open and tend to be empathic to other people.
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You’re a night owl- Intelligent people are more likely to be night owls; they stay up
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late at night and also exhibit disturbed sleep patterns.
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Smart people might experience trouble sleeping because their mind is always awake and intelligent
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individuals might also find that they work better at night.
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Study Magazine reported in their findings that people with a high IQ that’s over 125
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sleep around 12:30 to 8am on weekdays and sleep 2 am to 11 am on weekends.
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The possibilities and creativity are endless at night so choosing to stay up later is just
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as fruitful as getting up in the early morning.
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You’re an introvert- A lot of people with high intelligence value time spent being alone
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and having peace and quiet.
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Smart people prefer to work solitary and focus on their projects without the hassle of distractions
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to interrupt them.
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In fact, some of the world’s top inventors were known to be introverts.
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This included the creator of Google, Larry Page; creator of Microsoft, Bill Gates and
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famous physicist Albert Einstein.
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Intelligent introverts thrive well in undisturbed settings, and they need their own space to
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brainstorm, think and work.