The Top Traits Of Genuinely Intelligent People
Those who are intelligent are often the ones who read, and take on more education and courses in their spare time.
Socioeconomic status, gender, and ethnicity don't matter as much when it comes to intelligence, as intelligent minds come from all walks of life. There are multiple ways to assess an individual’s level of intelligence, such as through a high IQ, good grades, and a thirst for knowledge. While these indicators may be good ways to measure someone’s ability to learn and retain information, do they really point to the mark of a true genius? There may be certain personality traits intelligent people have.
From Beethoven and Einstein to Da Vinci and Faraday, some of the smartest minds throughout history may have shared much more in common than just the impact they made on the world. If you have always suspected you were smarter than average, you may find yourself identifying with the following characteristics.
Adaptability
The ability to adapt is often the defining characteristic between success and failure. Rather than being intimidated or threatened in new environments, intelligent people operate with extreme adaptability and learn to defy complications or restrictions placed upon them. Intelligent individuals understand change is a way of life, and they learn how to quickly adjust and thrive in new settings. Adaptable individuals tend to see opportunities where others may see failures, and they’re not afraid to grow and change, even if it requires a shift in attitude or belief. They are extremely resourceful, and when something goes wrong with a plan, they already have a contingency plan.
In the workplace, adaptability is a highly sought-after skill. Employees who can adjust to changing situations are more equipped to be valuable assets to any company. Since companies must adapt to a variety of changing dynamics to stay relevant in an industry, they need employees who can adapt to changing demands from customers, technologies, and job responsibilities.
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Understand What Is Unknown
For intelligent people, the word 'can't' simply is not in their vocabulary. They see the unknown as an opportunity to discover something that’s never been discovered before. Christopher Columbus denied the popular belief he would sail off the face of the Earth and used his built-in intuition to navigate the seas and discover unknown lands. Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists of all time, was able to understand gravity was the unknown force that attracted anything with mass back toward the center of the Earth.
Rather than being afraid of the unknown, intelligent individuals view the unknown as an opportunity to explore and learn. They have the natural ability to understand what is unknown and to educate others about what they’ve discovered. Individuals who are intelligent are comfortable with the unknown like to ask questions about what they do not know and form their own opinions about a subject. Even after they have drawn a conclusion about a topic, they’re completely willing to change their minds later on if necessary. They understand there are many more unknowns in the world than knowns and there are multiple angles to every subject.
Curiosity is a powerful thing. Continue reading to learn more.
