How to be Smart

In this article - you will learn

• -What is being Smart
• -43 Traits of Smart people
• -63 Ways How to Think, act and be Smart and then becoming Smarter

How to be Smart, How to think smart Traits of smart people

Being Smart is Being Wise.

Wisdom or Smartness is the ability to make sound-decision* and choices* in all areas of your life.

Wisdom and Smartness evolves not from your experiences alone - but from reflecting purposefully on the experiences and how it is useful or needed AND how can we improve in future.

Cultivating wisdom is a determined choice that people can make regardless of age social/professional position in life.

The more limited someone is -  the more talented the person imagines himself/herself to be.

Difficulties in Recognizing One's Own Incompetence Leads to Inflated Self-Image.

Even people with high IQ - are not always SMART.

Real Smart people have very high levels of EQs* [Emotional Quotient] + SQs*[Social Intelligence] +SpQs*[Spiritual Quotient or Intelligence] and many other traits - along with higher than average IQ.

43 traits of Smart, intelligent, wise and great people

• 1.They learn from every incidence - every person -every mistake - every failures*
• 2.They learn from - their own introspection on what they did or did not do
• 3.They always strive to become more effective in handling difficult situations and difficult people
• 4.They bounce-back* from every crisis effectively[each one of us go through our own set of crises, setbacks, life-shaking and emotionally-wrecking situations – some people just live and some grow because of these]
• 5.They ensure that they are around only those people who uplift them
• 6.They also ensure that toxic people are out of their life
• 7.They know when to stick with it and when to give up*
• 8.They take complete responsibility for their actions/inactions, decisions/indecisions and their consequences
• 9.They can let go - and move on - in most cases
• 10. Their expectations from others are minimal
• 11. They endeavor is to make themselves - better and better - every day
• 12. They understand the value-of and put efforts-in learning, polishing and practicing most important life skills*
• 13. They also understand the 42 types of intelligences* -and imbibe them in their nature
• 14. They practice common-sense*
• 15. They polish their sense of humor* - to turn tricky situations into lighter ones
• 16. They work on your area of influence and control only – to increase capabilities, to handle tougher and difficult and beyond-your-reach tasks, people and situations*
• 17. They are flexible and adaptable to changes - they prepare for changes pro-actively
• 18. They focus on meaningful, worthwhile and sustainable objectives and rather let go of external short-term and glamorous gratifications*
• 19. They have clear-personal-boundaries*
• 20. They don't have any inhibitions in seeking help
• 21. They know what they don't know and accept it without berating themselves
• 22. They know when to lead and when to let others lead*
• 23. They also know that to grow themselves - others around them must grow
• 24. They understand and accept their capabilities and limitations and weaknesses*
• 25. They have learned to turn their weaknesses into strengths*
• 26. They understand nothing is God-gifted - and to accomplish something big – they need to put extraordinary efforts and practice and learn the skills needed
• 27. They don't let your past create your present state and thereby your future
• 28. They understand the value of feedback -other's perspective and learning though experimenting
• 29. They look at stumbles and failures - as opportunities to grow and get better
• 30. They don't run-away or hide from their problems – instead They face and solve-Their-problems* -as soon as They can
• 31. They don't care about what people will say – They follow their passions* and heart
• 32. They form productive habits*
• 33. They are generally disciplined*
• 34. They don't expect instant gratifications - as They know there are no short-cuts or over-night success
• 35. They focus on and create balance between the most worthwhile and valuable objectives like happiness*, health*, relationships* along with achieving what are generally required - the materialistic pursuits
• 36. They take pride in Their humility
• 37. They never boast about themselves and their accolades. They are not arrogant and claim that They are Smart or know it all, in fact They consider Themselves the least informed in the room because
• 38. Because when we walk into any place - thinking - that we are the smartest - our mind would be closed to infinite possibilities that exists
• 39. Incredibly smart people love to position themselves as ignorant - this makes them learn brilliantly
• 40. They are a wonderful listener*
• 41. They ask questions to verify, to clarify and to learn
• 42. They are not bound by routine or set ways, They are constantly trying to improve on Excellence*
• 43. They have also learned to be in present and enjoy the scenery. Incredibly smart people see life as a never-ending journey to be enjoyed throughout their lifetime

63 ways - How to Think and ACT Like a Smart/Wise/Brilliant Person

ALL *marked are the ones on which you can read about DIY-Tips in my related write-ups, in the section "From the Heart of Subhashis" in "success unlimited mantra".

• 1.Increase your sensitivity– by becoming a fantastic-observer*
• 2.Find fascination in the most mundane of items and industries
• 3.Explore the world with not only your eyes but from all your senses
• 4.Focus on what you need to learn rather than what you already know
• 5.Practice and master in the capacity to hold two diametrically opposing ideas in your heads and customized it as per the situation and need
• 6.Follow the wisdom of - fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves - but wiser people are so full of doubts
• 7.Balance your self-interest with the growth of others - It is not about self-sacrifice, but valuing the contributions of others in your life -Because those who pursue personal gains as the expense of others end up destroying their relationships and reputations
• 8.Develop the ability to look beyond your short-term gains onto the larger than life big-picture/dreams*.
• 9.Challenge the status quo, rules, processes, beliefs, experts, your own assumptions and perceptions
• 10. Always ask yourself - whether this can be done in a better manner and how can it be improved
• 11. Stop judging others rather Aim to understand others first
• 12. Start the process of unlearning and relearning to keep yourself with most suitable-skills*
• 13. Exercise your brain* - Try to apply newer ideas, methods, processes -because If you are applying always the same type of thinking, you are keeping your brain in the comfort zone
• 14. Develop and work on your Empathy* and learn to trust your Intuition*
• 15. Develop and practice system's thinking* - Seeing how all the different parts complete the whole picture
• 16. Use your creativity* to solve every day problems in more effective ways
• 17. Be curious about life*
• 18. Go for just-in-time learning, not just learning anything for the sake of learning
• 19. Experiment and trial and error approach to problem-solving - when you don't know about anything you must handle
• 20. Use SWOT analysis in every aspect and the cover your weak-spots
• 21. Create Discipline* - Develop habits* which would make you more capable
• 22. Maintain uncluttered environment around you
• 23. Learn the techniques of Focusing
• 24. All your dreams without accompanying strategic plan is a mere fantasy - create a step by step detailed plan working backwards from the end to every day action steps*
• 25. Break big and tough tasks into Small tasks, focus on making progress and move from one stage to the next one*
• 26. Build resilience*
• 27. Turn your obstacles into an opportunity*
• 28. Visualize how you will accomplish your dreams*
• 29. Devote your energy to the most important tasks
• 30. Manage your energy*
• 31. Learn to manage your stress effectively*
• 32. Expose yourself to smart people and their way of thinking
• 33. To think smartly - do different things & do different things
• 34. Take action on your ideas
• 35. Break your rigid rules
• 36. Make decisions* -only when you are calm and have slept-over
• 37. Procrastinate effectively*
• 38. Spend Significant Chunks of Time without distractions - noise, sharp lights etc.
• 39. Learn Socially by involving others and through crowdsourcing platforms
• 40. Don't Just Follow experts - challenge and only after getting convinced - accept and act
• 41. Be mentally agile and flexible To Adapt Your Thinking Strategies
• 42. Be Yourself* -Dare to be authentic
• 43. Know your blind spots
• 44. Stand up straight - Pay attention to your posture* it effects your self-confidence
• 45. Challenge your fears* - take actions - even if they are small in the areas where you feel scared
• 46. Read and watch - something inspirational
• 47. Get physically stronger and fit*
• 48. Upgrade your network*
• 49. Take a good look at your priorities*
• 50. Speak up for yourself
• 51. Stand up for others
• 52. Explain it to yourself & then teach it
• 53. Keep on developing your Creativity*
• 54. Apply your this new knowledge in the next project
• 55. Listen more and speak less
• 56. Express yourself non-verbally
• 57. Notice things* - Keep up on current events
• 58. Form opinions on controversial topics
• 59. Simplify Your Life*
• 60. Use the power of compounding - in achieving a very huge task - through small-small actions
• 61. Then on consistence basis raise the bar
• 62. Take full responsibility for your actions
• 63. Be comfortable in being dumb
• 64. Avoid multitasking - as many time we do it to show how over-confident we are - and these may fail

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