10 Things Only Smart People Do

The 10 Things Only Smart People Do

Yep.

There are things ONLY smart people do… 

Why?
Because they’re better than those who aren’t regarded as such, right?
Well, not necessarily.
However, smart people are dedicated and regimented individuals.
They persevere through the challenges of life, while performing a plethora of tasks on a daily basis to stay at the top of their game.
Regardless of how smartness is determined - whether it’s having a high IQ, significant talents, or an above-average amount of creativity, here are some general patterns and things ONLY smart people do!

Number 1 - Always Question The Status Quo

Stupid people simply accept whatever is thrown at them or given to them and whatever just 

seems normal to them.
They don’t do research and don’t question the status quo.
Smart people never accept the status quo and they understand that if something is the status quo, there needs to be change.
There are voids that need to be filled.

Number 2 - Smart in More Than One Area

Many people are highly knowledgeable in one topic and can speak about it endlessly.

But does this mean they are really smart?
Smart people take the time to educate themselves in a variety of topics and any subject of interest that is popular with the masses.
They can hold a conversation with anyone, about almost anything.
Smart people are proud of their opinions and they understand that to make a valuable one, they have to research popular trends and why people are attracted to them.

Number 3 - Understand the Concept of Time

Smart people block out distractions when trying to figure things out.

They can quickly recognize what is useful and helpful to their thought process and what the most important things are to help them achieve their goals.
They focus only on these important things rather than on things that will push them farther away from staying on track.
Smart people are aware that average people get bogged down with pointless distractions throughout the day that serves no positive purpose in their lives.
They know how to ignore these things and focus on using their abilities to be as productive as they can be.

Number 4 - Always Curious

Smart people always question things.

They act on the questions their brain asks them about an object or situation.
They are genuinely interested in the shape, color, size and meaning of everything around them.
If something seems complicated or puzzling, they write it down and then research it later.

Number 5 - Focus on the Message, Not the Messenger

Often people close their minds from a learning experience simply because of the nature of 

the person delivering the information.
Smart people don’t do this.
They understand that an alternate perspective from an unfamiliar source can actually be interesting once they get past the natural urge to judge.
Smart people are open minded and they appreciate the value of someone else’s opinions.
They don’t let what they think or feel about someone get in the way of their ability to be thought provoking or at least amusing.
Smart people aim for all of their interactions to be a learning experience.

Number 6 - Poker Face

Sometimes, in social situations, smart people play themselves down.

They do this to test the mental capacity of the people they’re dealing with.
This is when they put on their poker face and pretend to be passively observing.
They are just trying to see what other people’s interpretations are on a subject.
Smart people study the nature of others, especially those they are doing business with and forming relationships with.
This helps to come up with an effective way to sound like they know what they are talking about, without sounding too unfamiliar or complicated for others to understand.

Number 7 - Smart People Learn From Others’ Mistakes, Not Just Their Own

Smart people try to avoid mistakes that others have already made.

They do a lot of research on their industry and learn from stories of other successful and not-so-successful people.
They not only want to know what to do to succeed, but also what not to do.
A smart person of course also learns from his or her mistakes.
They just take it a step further to include the mistakes others have made.

Number 8 - Evaluate Options

It’s rarely a good idea to rush into something.

Heck, that’s what the whole telemarketing industry banks on.
They thrive on impulsive people who have a tendency of rushing into things.
But smart people know that the choices and decisions they make are what define the outcome and shape of things.
They never put themselves in a position to choose the wrong path by rushing a decision.
This is why when it comes to making a decision, a smart person evaluates all of the options before deciding on one.

Number 9 - Smart People Go To Bed Later

The smarter you are, the later you are likely to go to sleep.

In fact, going to bed later and waking up later has been correlated with a higher IQ.
While there isn’t necessarily a causal link here, more intelligent people generally prefer staying up late.

Number 10 - Smart People Don’t Give Up

It can often seem like a good and practical idea to abandon a sinking ship, however, smart 

people know that the ship might only have a small leak and can be saved.
They understand and practice persistence, knowing that things normally get tougher before becoming easier.
While most people may quit sooner along the way, smart people hold out and persevere.
If you already do these things, keep it up.
If you don’t, you’ll probably want to start!
The sooner the better!
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