12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

Hello everyone and welcome to TopThink. Today we will learn about twelve

signs

that you are much smarter than you think. Now let's get started. Have you ever wondered how smart you really are? Intelligence is something very complicated to quantify. Intelligence is your ability to learn from your experiences and use those experiences to shape or understand your environment. However, there is a wide variety of types of intelligence, such as spatial, linguistic or emotional. Because intelligence is diverse and complex, judging how smart you are is not always an easy task. Intelligence tests are a common way for people to measure how they compare to the rest of the population.

But most intelligence tests don't take into account all the different types of intelligence that exist. IQ tests, for example, rarely ask questions related to creative or artistic intelligence. If you're a highly creative person, you may score below average on an IQ test, but that doesn't mean you're not smarter than most. If you've never taken an IQ test or don't excel on tests in general, there are other strategies you can use to judge your intellectual talents. Your intellectual ability naturally influences your habits, decisions, and preferences, so you can sometimes measure intelligence by analyzing the things you say and do every day.

Over the years, experts have discovered several ways that smart people talk, think, and live a little differently than everyone else. Geniuses, for example, tend to maintain

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radical schedules, enjoy certain hobbies and passions, and engage in rich creative activities that explore and expand their minds. If you are a very

intelligent

person, you may live your life in a similar way. Even if you think there's nothing special about you, you can discover telltale

signs

of intelligence in your everyday behavior. Things that seem completely normal can actually be true tests and signs of an active and

intelligent

mind.

Therefore, in this video, we will take a closer look at twelve signs that you are smarter than you think. Before we begin, let's make one thing clear. This is not an intelligence test. You won't leave this video with a score you can compare to other people you know. But if these twelve habits, talents, and tendencies sound familiar, the simple truth may be that you are much smarter than you think. 1. The Generation of Geniuses There is a misconception that smart people are constantly full of good ideas. We can thank many geniuses throughout history for their profound discoveries, but their one or two great ideas were preceded by many, many bad ones.

In other words, very smart people don't always have brilliant ideas. Instead, they work hard and generate a lot of ideas, some of which end up changing the world. This skill, called “idea generation,” sets many smart people apart from the rest. Coming up with new ideas in the blink of an eye is difficult, but the smartest people make it look easy. Not all of your ideas may be brilliant or profound, but if you generate many, you are probably a creative and inspired person. 2. A dark sense of humor Intelligent people have a sense of humor that can be difficult to pin down.

You might laugh at things that no one else finds funny or laugh at a reference that other people don't understand. Your jokes may not always be sophisticated, but if you have a unique sense of humor, you're probably brighter than average, too. Because? Because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony that others don't notice. Your sense of humor may be subtle and nuanced, or you may laugh at darker topics that others don't like. In any case, you'll have a hard time finding an audience for your jokes because your brain works a little differently than most. 3.

Amazing Memories The most intelligent people have an amazing ability to remember things that others don't. They process and remember ideas with incredible depth, often latching onto small details and nuanced ideas. But where does his super powerful memory come from? Memory is not just pure intelligence. Rather, it comes from a combination of experience and ability. Smarter people remember ideas

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accurately than most because they spend a lot of time exercising their memory. Almost every day, they are challenged to remember specialized knowledge or retain large amounts of information. As a result, your memory becomes stronger and sharper every day.

Among your friends, you may be known for your elephant-like memory. You might surprise people with how much you can remember about things that happened years ago. In any case, you have a good memory, probably because you are smarter than you think. 4. The power of daydreaming Do you like daydreaming? Very intelligent people tend to be avid dreamers. You have an active and powerful imagination, so when something doesn't bore you, you can retreat to a world inside your head. Studies have shown that daydreaming correlates with higher levels of mental activity and cognitive performance. So, if you like to fall asleep in the middle of the day, don't fall short.

You're probably smarter than you think. 5. Emotional Attunement Many people think that cognition and emotion are separate skills, but these two categories of intelligence are intricately intertwined. In other words, people who excel at cognitive exercises such as problem solving also demonstrate a more complete understanding of their feelings. Because? Because more intelligent people spend more time reflecting on their emotions and analyzing what they feel in certain situations. If you are a very intelligent person, you are probably familiar with the depth of your feelings and can express them constructively. That alone is a telltale sign that you're smarter and more thoughtful than most. 6.

Longing for total solitude Most very intelligent people value their solitude. In other words, they like to spend time alone. Intelligent people appreciate moments of peace and solitude, since many of their favorite activities, such as reading and writing, are best done alone. For very intelligent people, loneliness is neither punishing nor tedious; It is an opportunity to delve deeper into the topics that fascinate them without anyone else getting in their way. If this sounds familiar, you're probably smarter and more introverted than you think. 7. Raw musical talent Sometimes smart people easily master things that others have a hard time learning.

For example, intelligent people learn to play instruments relatively quickly because they have a natural ability to understand basic rhythms. Very intelligent people can also keep time better than most, even if they have no musical experience. In general, very intelligent people quickly understand and replicate musical patterns. Not only do they perform music well, but they are also drawn to various musical genres and often get lost in complex and moving pieces. Whether you're a musician or a music fan, your ear for music can indicate how smart you really are. 8. Understanding Ambiguity Most people have a hard time dealing with uncertainty, but very intelligent people don't mind it in the same way.

Because? Because sometimes ambiguity is the only possible answer. The more complex something becomes, the less likely you are to find a clear and simple solution. You may notice confusing contradictions and discover gaps in your knowledge, but that's okay. Your problems do not need to be resolved immediately. If you can be patient and calm in the midst of confusion, you can be one of the smartest people you know. 9. Excessive Imagination Anxiety is prevalent among very intelligent people. They have a strong imagination that produces all kinds of spiraling thoughts and negative patterns. As a smart person, you may also spend time thinking about the ways your life could fall apart.

In any case, these worrying thoughts can manifest as anxiety and doubt. If this sounds familiar, your brain may be working in overdrive. It's not always fun or happy, but your anxiety is just another sign that you're brighter than most. 10. Sources of inspiration Studies have shown that very intelligent people enjoy working in less organized environments. That doesn't mean smart people are dirty or unhygienic. Rather, many smart people work well in crowded spaces and surrounded by sources of inspiration. For example, you may have books on your desk or papers taped to the wall. You can work in a studio surrounded by crafts or in a garage with all the tools you can imagine spread out on the floor.

Wherever you like to work, a cluttered space can be the perfect environment for your mind to work and create. 11. The benefits of doing nothing If you are a very intelligent person, you may spend part of your day doing what seems like absolutely nothing. On the outside, anyone seeing you might think you're staring into space, but you're probably doing something smart that people love to do...setting aside time to think. You could close your eyes and sit up, walk around the room, or talk out loud to yourself. These are all ways that smart people maintain a dialogue with their own brains, allowing them to generate ideas and solve complicated problems.

Thinking is an activity in itself. If you are a very intelligent person, thinking may be one of your favorite ways to spend the day. 12. Absolute Concentration Do you find it difficult to stay focused? Concentration is a skill that many very intelligent people have in abundance. Even if they are surrounded by people, they can turn off their senses and concentrate completely on something they are passionate about. When that happens, there is no way to break your concentration. They work fervently until they bring their ideas to life. If you are a smart person, you may have experienced something like this before.

You have a great idea and you run to your desk to get it out of your head. When you're inspired enough, you can focus virtually anywhere because you're a lot smarter than you think. Thanks for watching TopThink and be sure to subscribe because there is more amazing content on the way.