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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