Learn How To Be Smart

Everyone craves intelligence. Like anything of perceived value, we want it. Of all our personality traits, intelligence is the most admired and useful tool available. Most of us want to know how to become smarter.

Society celebrates smart people, and rightly so: Our survival depends on good decisions. Moments of brilliance change the course of history. Smart people who open the door to new understandings receive the greatest praise imaginable. We all want to stand up and say, “I have the answer.”

Beyond dreams of elevating humanity to a golden age – and getting all the credit – intelligence just makes life easier. Things seem to come easier to smart people. Intelligence lets you solve problems faster, make more money, and work less.

How can you become more intelligent? First, forget about people just being born smart. Science has shown that neuroplasticity exists: You can grow brain cells and get smarter. It’s just a matter of how.

Do Different Things That Make You Smarter. The point of this list involves diversifying your day. ...

Manage Your Time Wisely. ...

Read a Little Every Day. ...

Review Learned Information. ...

Study a Second Language. ...

Play Brain Games. ...

Get Regular Exercise. ...

Learn to Play a Musical Instrument.