How can I be successful when I am not smart?

Here are a few things that override how smart you are and lead to success:

1. The ability to be human. We may be born human, but many of us don’t act human.
2. Understand yourself. We’re all flawed in one way or another.
3. Regular improvement.
4. The ability to make genuine connections.
5. Be interesting.
6. Final thought.

Is intelligent enough to succeed in life?

Researchers on the subject agree that IQ, or a person’s intelligence quotient, contributes to only 20 percent of success in life (“Is Intelligence the Most Important Factor for Success,” Mario Seiglie).

How can I improve my IQ?

Here are some activities you can do to improve various areas of your intelligence, from reasoning and planning to problem-solving and more.

1. Memory activities.
2. Executive control activities.
3. Visuospatial reasoning activities.
4. Relational skills.
5. Musical instruments.
6. New languages.
7. Frequent reading.
8. Continued education.

What is the difference between hard work and smart work?

Hard work would mean spending long hours to complete my work without any shortcuts. It definitely ensures results but the process is long and stressful. Smart work would be aiming for the same results but with planning and prioritization of tasks. In College/Law School, the trend of examination questions was repetitive.

Is it possible to be really smart?

Given the law of averages, only a small percentage of us can be really smart. But undoubtedly, almost all of us can be smart enough. It’s in our developing the will, motivation, and self-discipline to become our personal best that allows us to show ourselves—and the world—that what we set our minds to do we can do.

Can you be smart enough to transcend your limits?

But undoubtedly, almost all of us can be smart enough. It’s in our developing the will, motivation, and self-discipline to become our personal best that allows us to show ourselves—and the world—that what we set our minds to do we can do. In a sense, we can transcend what we’ve assumed are our “natural” mental limits simply by pushing through them.

Are We smart enough to create a life for ourselves?

And we’re unquestionably smart enough to create a life for ourselves that’s rich, adventurous, satisfying, and joyful. Obviously, nothing obliges us to regard ourselves negatively simply because we’re not superlative (or even competent) in certain areas.