Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Manifesting Your Mind at the Moment
• Part 2 of 3: Developing Practical Skills
• Part 3 of 3: Continuing to Learn
• Tips
• Warnings

Being smart, even when it comes to intelligence, is not quite the same thing. Agility is often a way of communicating with other people, how quickly you analyze and act in situations, how smart or creative your ideas are. The Greek hero Odysseus was considered smart (he told Cyclops that his name was Nobody, so Cyclops could not tell anyone who "overshadowed" him).You may not defeat any mythical creatures, but intelligence is a trait that you, too, can keep working on.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Manifesting Your Mind at the Moment

1. 1 Be the last to speak. Biding your time and listening to the other participants before you get into a noisy brawl will make you seem smarter simply because you have had more time to listen to different opinions and sides, and evaluate those opinions before expressing. your personal point of view.
   • For example: Let's say you are talking to your close cousin Boris, Aunt Maria, and your sister Sarah about the best way to cook turkey. Have these three speculate a little as you listen and evaluate the effectiveness of each side of the argument. Then move on to your own turkey cooking idea as soon as the discussion subsides. Make sure your point of view is different from that of the other three participants in the conversation; if you agree with one of them, perhaps Aunt Mary will offer a more compelling argument than she has, or give rise to choices that others might not have considered.
   • It's also a great way to avoid looking stupid, not only by not opening your mouth first, but also by not saying whatever comes to your mind.
   • Often, the people who are the last to speak are not just pointing out the obvious or retelling the facts. Instead, they tend to come up with something more creative, or more original, that people are more likely to remember.
2. 2 Have a few "spare" facts. These are the types of arguments that can be spoken abruptly and unexpectedly during a discussion that support all the statements you make. Chances are you are not going to have arguments for every discussion you can potentially "fall into," so pick the ones that matter most to you.
   • For example: if you are really passionate about global climate change, you may remember statistics that indicate the difference between weather and climate, which show what has changed so quickly over the past few years (and how it relates to things like carbon dioxide). and how this differs from the slower, more prolonged climate change that occurs without the aid of human activities.
   • It is really good to collect some facts (real facts) for things that everyone thinks to be true. By “destroying” someone’s assumptions, you can look quite smart.
3. 3 Learn the relevant jargon. Each individual group or workplace has jargon that goes with it. It can be in the form of acronyms or acronyms, or even nicknames for certain things. Studying them for the places where you are, as well as the places you visit, will help you seem knowledgeable about these matters.
   • For example: Fly-fishing has tons of different words and phrases that you must learn if you are a beginner. Not knowing terms like "cast" (the movement you make when you throw a rod, reel, and line back and forth) or "lie" (an area on a river or lake where there is usually fish) will make it seem like you are not aware of what you are doing, the opposite of smart.
   • If you don't know the jargon someone is using, pay attention to the context of the word or words. You can usually figure out the main meaning from them. Otherwise, ask someone privately so that everyone does not break off, knowing that you do not understand everything they say.
4. 4 Be convincing. Often, persuasiveness and intelligence are associated with the consciousness of people. Sticking to one of them will make people compare it to others. Having your "spare" ("pocket") facts and saying the latter can help you be persuasive, and you can do a few other things as well.Remember that persuasion basically forces people to do what is in their best interest (as opposed to manipulating) for as long as it benefits you.
   • Context and timing are very important ingredients in being convincing. As an example: do not try to ask your sister for money to help with her parents when she has lost her job. She will be more preoccupied with money and need money. Instead, wait until she finds a new job or gets a promotion.
   • Speak clearly and concisely. The clearer and quicker you explain a task to someone, the more likely they are to understand what you are asking them to do, and the more likely they are to help you. People tend to prefer simple tactics rather than beat around the bush.
   • Avoid using jargon (special words and expressions used by a particular group that make them difficult for others to understand, that is, the law of jargon). People won't listen to you if they can't understand what you are saying, and it doesn't make you look smart if you can't get your point across clearly. If you are talking to people who do not understand the same technical terms as you do, then do not use them.
5. 5 Offer simple solutions. Many times a problem does not "need" a comprehensive solution. While it may sound counterintuitive, the simplest solution is often the most useful, and also the one that others usually don't think about. People seem to strive to find the hardest and most difficult path when doing things. Not falling into this trap will allow you to stand out.
   • When looking for a solution, often a good question is, "What can be done less?" This can usually help eliminate some of the less productive options.
   • Also, ask yourself and others specific questions. If you're trying to organize the best time management, don't ask, "How can we create better time management?" The question is too big and you tend to get answers that are too big. Your best bet would be to ask, "What tools can help make us work faster," or, "If we spent 2 hours on a specific project instead of 4 hours, how could we work faster to achieve the same results?"
6. 6 Be confident. Be confident in yourself. By being confident in yourself and your job, you will look smarter than someone who is very smart and intelligent, but not self-confident. People tend to trust confidence, even when there isn't much to support. Present yourself with confidence and the mind will "follow" !.
   • Use your body language to trick your brain into thinking confidently, even if you don't actually feel it. Stand up straight and straight. Walk with a confident gait as if you were in the right place. Maintain an open body language. Don't cross your arms over your chest, and don't refuse to look people in the eye.
   • Think positively or neutrally about yourself. If a thought like “I’m a failure” or “I’m stupid” comes to mind, acknowledge the thought and think, “I mean, I’m a failure, but it was only last week that I received the coveted reward, or I have a really good one. Job".
   • Don't compare yourself to other people. For example: do not compete in intelligence with other people, and do not start comparing your giftedness with their intelligence. Intelligence is not a competition, and once you "participate" in one such competition, you will only think worse of yourself as you get annoyed and drive other people away with your need to be "the best."

Part 2 of 3: Developing Practical Skills

1. 1 Don't always be guided by a book. It is good to know how to do things the usual way, especially so that you can overthrow that opinion. By doing things in a way other people don't expect, you demonstrate that you can "think on the go." This is one of the ways that people seem to value the mind.
   • For example: If your professor gives you an essay assignment, ask him if you can prepare a creative version. Show how your option meets the requirements by doing your best. (If you are taking a story writing course, ask if you can try your hand at writing a story yourself using what you learned in class, and write the next section analyzing your own work.)
   • This also applies to doing something unexpected. If you always follow the rules or do things the way you learned them, this does not mean that you are stupid, it just means that people will not perceive you as an intelligent person. So do not rely on your special intellect and typical ways of solving cases.
2. 2 Think outside the box. This step does not always involve following the book, because many times you need to think outside the box to do something. To be smart, you will need to come up with creative solutions to problems.
   • Reframe the problem. One thing that people who use creative solutions do effectively is to re-imagine the problem. To practice this skill, use clear choices (like writing a good old essay) and reimagine how else you might approach the essay to clearly convey the same information, but in a different, more engaging way (telling a story verbally, creating a collage or a picture).
   • Dream. It turns out that daydreaming is actually incredibly useful in stimulating creative problem solving. The daydreaming process helps you create connections and recall information. This is why many of your best ideas may be “born” during the shower or just before you go to bed. If you're having trouble with something, take some time to dream. Chances are, by relaxing and letting your brain roam freely, you’ll come up with something creative that works.
   • Brainstorming is another great way to promote creativity, especially in a group. Introduce a problem and have people provide whatever ideas they come up with without judging those ideas. Let people add new ideas as they come to mind. You can do this on your own too, as long as you do not allow the judgment of the process.
3. 3 Consider the worst that can happen. Fear is one of the biggest obstacles to creative thinking, which is one big aspect of the mind. The more creative and real your ideas and solutions will allow more people to believe in your abilities.
   • Ask yourself: What happens if you lose your job? What if you lose your best customer? What if you fail your course? What if the publisher doesn't buy your book? The answer to any of these questions can either free you from fear, or it can show you where you need to work on your solutions, which in turn will open up opportunities and further ideas.
   • When coming up with ideas and possible solutions, do not open them up to criticism until they have been formed. Criticism and fear of criticism can be a great creative killer that can kill your mind too. When you're outside of the brainstorming phase, it's best to evaluate ideas - when you get feedback and accept criticism.
4. 4 Set the parameters. With challenges and opportunities that are poorly defined and highly unclear, it can be incredibly difficult to come up with strong or creative solutions and ideas. Even if the questions and things to deal with come to you without parameters, set some for yourself.
   • Setting "imaginary" or "pretend" parameters can encourage your ideas.For example, if you are working on a project for work, pretend that you are without money, how will you accomplish your task without them? Imagine you can't follow the rules (written or not written), how would you do things differently? Imagine that there is an exact time frame for creating your solution (say, a 5-minute time limit). What can you think of in this short period of time?
   • For example, Dr. Seuss wrote Green eggs and ham through the doubt of his editor to come up with a complete book within 50 different words. This limitation helped Dr. Seuss write one of the most famous books.

Part 3 of 3: Continuing to Learn

1. 1 Study smart people. Do not think that you have reached the summit of your mind. There is no such thing. You will have to constantly learn, and a good way to do this is to study people that you or others find to be smart people.
   • Ask yourself what makes them seem smart: do they have a meaningful commentary on everything? Can they handle numbers and facts on the spot? Do they represent creative solutions?
   • Pick some of the biggest features of smart people you know or follow (observe) them and incorporate them into your work and life.
2. 2 Stay up to date with world events. Many people who are considered smart keep up with the latest developments in the world. They pay attention to what's going on and can speak competently (or give the impression that they are speaking competently) about news and current affairs.
   • Try to get multiple points of view, so you get information from more than just one source. For example: instead of getting news only from Fox news, check other news stations as well. Explore the information, statistics and "facts" that each news station presents (on the Internet, on the radio, on TV, in print). This will give a better, more balanced view and help you discuss the news in a more knowledgeable way.
3. 3 Start playing on words. Words and the way they work together can give the impression of a smarter person because words are so important to communication. The puns include things like puns, cryptograms, and simply using language in a way that reveals sensory details that other people might not have noticed.
   • Practice describing things in unusual ways, and focus on aspects that people might normally ignore. For example: describing fire like silk, or coming up with a way to describe the sound of waves on the shore.
   • Occasionally move smoothly to alliteration or pun in your words. Practice remarking them in other people's speech and pointing to them.
4. 4 Remember information. Memorize information. One way to appear smart is to practice memorizing facts and information (like “pocket facts”) so you can remember them with ease.Fortunately, there are techniques you can learn to remember data more easily.
   • Pay attention to the information around the first time. Make sure you are getting the information you need. You will never miss information (except in cases of illness or injury), so you need to make sure that the information you are delving into is in fact correct.
   • Write things down several times. Writing down facts or information that you want to remember helps you remember them more easily and stores them in your brain in a way you talk. The more you practice writing something down, the easier it will be to remember.
   • Choose carefully. Sherlock Holmes once said that his mind was like an attic. Instead of storing everything that you come across (pertinent or erroneous), glean the facts and information that interest you and will be of great use to you.

Tips

• Remember, lastly, most people care more about themselves than about you. If you take an interest in them, they are more likely to find you quick-witted, shrewd and intelligent, as well as kind.Just ask people questions about yourself and do not immediately “wedge in” with your own opinions and stories.

Warnings

• For some reason, sarcasm and mental displays often go hand in hand. Unless you really want to annoy people with your “mind,” using sarcasm is usually not the way you should go.