Seven behaviours that instantly increase your intelligence
Did you ever say something regretfully dumb when angry?
That’s our malleable intelligence at play.
I’ve always argued that intelligence is changeable. There are different kinds of intelligence, too — from social, to verbal, to spatial and linguistic.
Here, we’re focusing on our general ability to take in and interpret information effectively.
Here are some simple ways to increase your general intelligence:
Incorporate simulated urgency.
Humans are highly well-attuned to the need to survive in an often threatening environment.
When resources are limited, and we have a goal in mind, our senses are heightened to aid us in working towards a solution.
For example, if we’re being chased by a bear, our minds sharpen.
Our focus is on nothing but survival.
We can emulate this by restricting time.
We can add deadlines, social accountability, timed work sprints, challenges, and crystal-clear objectives to our days and weeks.
