Hey everyone, and welcome to TopThink. Today, we are going to learn about 12 odd
habits of highly intelligent people. Now, let’s begin
1. Unattainable Goals Highly intelligent people may enjoy the pursuit of
knowledge more than the knowledge itself. They are relentlessly curious, which motivates them to
pursue the unattainable, seek the unknowable, and demand the impossible. It’s common for
intelligent people to spend their lives fiercely chasing something they know they cannot have.
This is true in their personal, professional, and social lives. If you are a highly intelligent
person, you may research unknowable subjects, pursue unavailable people, and ask for
more than anyone can reasonably give. In other words, intelligent people may
lose interest in things they already know or understand. They ignore all the great
things sitting right in front of them, even if those things may lead to health,
happiness, and success. Call it naive or self-destructive, but many of the smartest people
are only interested in what they can’t have. 2. Mindless Creativity
Unsurprisingly, highly intelligent people have a lot on their minds. But those thoughts
swirling around their heads aren’t always useful, practical, or easy to understand. That’s
why intelligent people like to keep their brains busy with mindless creative habits
Among those habits, doodling is the most common. Intelligent people frequently channel their
attention into this simple creative exercise, drawing whatever is on their minds. Whether
it’s shapes or cartoon people, doodling distracts your consciousness and unlocks the
problem-solving power of your unconscious brain. In other words, when you doodle, you
don’t actively think about your problems. Your conscious mind is focused on this simple
creative exercise, while your unconscious mind passively mulls over your problems.
This is a common practice for highly intelligent people, even though most people don’t realize
what they’re doing or why they’re doing it. Not only is doodling a fun creative outlet, but
it’s a powerful thinking technique that smart people consistently use to their advantage.
3. Stubborn Problems For highly intelligent people, there
is no such thing as pushing too hard. The smartest people will overexert and overinvest
themselves, simply because they struggle to let go of problems they cannot solve. When a
smart person becomes invested in something, they will push and push until they find an answer.
In some environments, this is a fantastic personality trait. It’s one of the many reasons
why intelligent people accomplish great things. But it also motivates unhealthy lifestyle choices
and self-destructive habits. Letting go is hard enough for regular people, but for the smartest
people in the world… it can be nearly impossible. 4. Disorganized Routines Keeping a clean and tidy space is proven
to cultivate a more productive lifestyle. So, why do the most intelligent people
struggle to keep their workspaces clean? Some of the smartest individuals
are also some of the messiest. Their desks, offices, and studios are littered
with a week or even a month’s worth of junk. But, as strange as it sounds, your messy habits
may be related to your heightened intelligence. Being messy doesn’t make you smarter, but
it may facilitate more creative thinking. Studies have shown that messy people
may find inspiration and insight in their disorganized spaces.
It’s also common for hyper-intelligent people to consider organization a low
priority in their life. You may never clean up your messes because your brain is
distracted by larger, more important problems. That doesn’t mean you, or anyone else, should
use intelligence to justify your messy lifestyle. But if you’re messier than most, it may
have something to do with your high IQ. 5. Staring into Space
Have you seen someone staring into space for minutes or even hours at a time? This is
surprisingly common for highly intelligent people. Many of the smartest people get lost in
their thoughts for long stretches of time. During these quiet periods, they plan, create,
and daydream. They solve problems and reflect on their experiences. On the surface, it may look
like they’re doing absolutely nothing. But for a highly intelligent person, staring into space
can be a productive and illuminating experience. 6. Freezing Showers
Most people take warm showers to kick off their mornings, but the most intelligent
people do things a little differently. Instead of steaming hot water, some of the smartest people
prefer to start their days with a freezing shower. Turns out, cold water gives your brain a huge
boost of energy and alertness in the morning. When that cold water hits your skin, it shocks you
awake, like a jolt of electricity. Not only does it make you more alert, but it can also increase
your concentration and improve your mood. For many of the smartest people, there’s no better way to
start your morning than a freezing cold shower. 7. Lively Debates
Highly intelligent people like to argue, not because they’re naturally combative, but because
they enjoy exploring all sides of a discussion. It’s common for intelligent people to argue
both sides of every argument. In their mind, it’s more valuable to know both
sides than to agree with either one. If you’re a highly intelligent person,
you may pose questions, challenge ideas, and prod people for answers in order
to expand your own understanding of a subject. Unlike most people, you don’t view
arguing as a negative experience. Instead, you treat an argument or debate as an opportunity to
expand your perspective and learn something new. 8. Sedentary Habits
Most people associate high intelligence with productive routines and active
lifestyles, but the truth is… intelligent people can be very sedentary. You may be aware of your
sedentary habits, but you still have a hard time tearing themselves away from your desk. You
may be fascinated by all kinds of creative and intellectual projects, and most of those projects
require you to stay in one place for hours on end. While you may be more productive than most,
it’s common for smart people like you to spend most of their time sitting. After all, most
intellectual pursuits are sedentary activities. If those are the things you find fulfilling,
you may have a hard time getting on your feet. 9. Unrealistic Preparation
Intelligent people over-prepare for everything they do. They sit back, assess
all possible options, and design a foolproof plan that will help them achieve their goals.
Let’s say an intelligent person wants to try a new hobby, like dancing. Some people may jump
in front of the crowd and dance like nobody’s watching. They don’t care how badly they
perform so long as they enjoy themselves. Intelligent people are unwilling to take the
same risks. Instead of getting on stage, they will watch from the crowd, collecting information,
and troubleshooting potential problems. Because intelligent people aren’t satisfied with
mediocrity. They refuse to be careless or “bad” at anything. In other words, they consistently
expect themselves to perform at a high level, even if they’re trying something new.
Whether it’s a hobby, a job, or a new relationship, intelligent people rarely take
action until they are 100% ready. As a result, many of the smartest people never take risks.
Yes, hyper intelligent people are smart, capable, and high performing, but
they often stagnate on their goals. They want to be 100% prepared for everything,
even if 100% isn’t a realistic goal. 10. Creating Problems
Intelligent people are fantastic problem-solvers, but they have a strange habit of tackling problems
that don’t exist. For a smart person, it’s easy to think of reasons not to do something. If an
intelligent individual needs a problem to exist, they may create one out of thin air,
which can trigger a malicious cycle. Some of the smartest people never make
any progress because they’re too busy with problems that don’t need to be solved. That’s the
trouble with being a highly intelligent person. If you want to be distracted by something, no one
can justify your distractions better than you. 11. Repetitive Failures
Many intelligent people learn early in life that they can solve problems
on their own. They get in the habit of rapidly thinking their way out of every situation.
They’re accustomed to knowing the right thing, even when everyone else struggles or fails.
Even the smartest people will eventually run into problems too challenging for their brains to
handle. When that happens, intelligent people have a strange habit of doing the same things over
and over again, expecting different results. They’ll stick to what they’re good at, trust
their gut, and lean into their strengths, only to fall flat on their face.
You might see a very smart person failing in an almost idiotic way. Why?
Because they are accustomed to being right. Many smart people don’t know how to ask
for help or change their approach, because they’ve always found success all on their own.
Luckily, there is always room to learn and expand, no matter how many times you’ve failed. But you
must be open to trying new things. Otherwise, you’ll never overcome the greatest problems in
your life, no matter how intelligent you are. 12. Solitary Conversations
Have you ever caught yourself muttering under your breath? Highly intelligent
people have an odd habit of talking to themselves. It may even be something you’re embarrassed to
admit, but there’s no reason to be embarrassed. Talking to yourself is a common sign of an active
mind. People who talk to themselves use self-talk to channel complex thoughts. They talk softly
to themselves, make up songs, or narrate what’s happening around them, because their brains
are often overflowing with ideas. They find it stimulating to engage with their own brains, even
if that means carrying on a solitary conversation. If you’re a highly intelligent
person, don’t silence your own voice. You may talk to yourself more than the average
person, but self-talk is one of the many reasons you are smarter than most.
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