11 Odd Habits Highly Intelligent People Have 

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They certainly weren't impressed.

OMG! So True!!

@@randalldavis3251 Well, I was quite reassured that talking to myself wasn't too crazy :).

Lonely

Get out there and b willing to b uncomfortable… (b open)!the possibilities are endless or rather ur more likely to meet that someone that may open doors to other someone’s With a feeling as having just arrived… To that hidden tea party & they’ve been waiting for you some of life’s better teachers

I would agree. I have the same problem. Most people I meet are not interested in having deep conversations with thought attached to it. They want to veg out and not think. This becomes quite frustrating and sometimes lonely. When a vast majority of the population looks at you as if you are an alien being, it does not feel good. I'm coming to the conclusion that there are those of us who have to accept that we may have to remain loners. It's not terrible to stay to oneself. Just be choosy who you want to converse with and life becomes much more pleasant. In every generation there are different spectrums of intelligence, and are either on the ignorant or intelligent side. This is not to sound pompous, just an observation. Good luck to you James. 😊

@@Donotlookoutsideofyourself Of course. We must never give up the search for new friends.

@@tana5098 And luck to you as well!

My wife says I'm a pain as I always have questions about everything. I wonder why, she could care less.

Yes system fails the genius ...too "proliteriat"or mass ...

That's why it's imperative to teach your children to think for themselves and question everything! That's the greatest gift my parents gave me.

@@chiarac4967 Agreed. Much of the Western education system fails to teach understanding, logical thought processes, proper questioning and thinking for ourselves.

@@Wayne-fe1ed the educational system should teach basic mathematics and language skills, sign language skills for everyone, not just the hearing impaired, social skills and other rudimentary skills in order to survive in today’s society. All other education after the primary level should be left up to the student and/or his/her parents so not so many years are wasted learning unnecessary garbage that the educational system feels that it is necessary for the majority of us to know. If you want to learn these things, you can always educate yourself as an adult. If not, well then, you can just remain dumb! Lol!

Omg I literally am having a similar experience, I'm 26 and I finally found out I had ADHD so Ive been researching it and working on my mental health, I'm at an issue now where I'm having it hard growing into how smart i can actually be, Its hard to talk about because I don't know how with out sounding bad, I just see it as a trait and I forget me saying I'm having issues because I'm smart can be so revolting. I come here to these videos to kinda make myself feel better about all that. But Im so glad to hear someone had a similar experience to mine! Cant wait to follow you in your footsteps and blaze my own path!

Back in the 70s, girls weren't supposed to become engineers. I beat the odds and I'm still standing!

​@@jannoble3123Now is the other way around...but more extreme.

Very inspiring.

😂😂 exactly lol that’s what I’m saying

Yep 😆 !

Mom and I call it having a staff meeting.

@@HotRod12667 Brainy Dose should give that one a heart.

No, it's 'I like talking to myself, as it is the only way I can be sure of intelligent conversation.'

Depends on your definition of success too

meh. i've got a good financially stable situation even tho i'm not rich. i'd rather maintain my video game addiction than be interpretably successful.

yes ma’am

@@tarysunshine3878 Not really. Whether success is closer to inner peace or external validation, it still requires work to develop n sustain it.

People have different ways of defining success. For some, it's not all about highest pay or highest position. I know quite a few people I'd consider to be smart who don't necessarily chase (what we traditionally call) success. They work HARD (as much as they may seem lazy at home, or with certain things, I know some that can't just sit and be idle) and have great ideas that they implement. But they don't like the play the GAMES, do the SCHMOOZING. Some actually LIKE whatever job they have and don't want to go higher (in many cases, into management). But the world doesn't reward people who are merely VERY GOOD at their job - the reward those who reach as high as they can go (often into a position where they won't do that well - Peter's Principle and all that). But some people are at their best if they are doing things they love - teaching, being a librarian, being a researcher, etc., and I wish there was more reward for people who simply put a LOT into the job they have currently and do it extremely well.

You're in the top 2.5 percent

Keep your comments to yourself

@@joanraushi9075 bahaha... I guess that you aren't intelligent by your response

@Adu I based my rebuttal on the totality of his comment.

Also we have lots of questions that are waiting to be answered

Or refuse to.

So true. People tried to hold me back but I could not comply.

Don't get me started

Problem solved! Surround yourself with like minded people not negative, dead end dummies!

I be like it's common sense. I be so mad

You pegged me almost exactly lol. I used to work 12-15 hours a day 6 days a week lol. Plus I was always doing other stuff when I wasn’t working like DIY projects at home plus attending church, leading a mens group because hey they didn’t have one that really got down to a serious study lol Also, I spent lots of time with my son and supported him in whatever he was into at the time. Somehow I found the time to take him fishing and hunting as well as teach him to play golf so I always had someone to play 18 holes with. I spent lots of time with my wife before she passed from a terminal disease. I took a sabbatical from work so I could take care of her myself the last 2 years she was with us. I wasn’t going to let strangers do for her what I could do myself. I learned how to do her hair the way she liked and her makeup. I helped with her showering and getting dressed as well as all of the personal stuff I’m not going to mention because you can guess what those are. I continued my habit of reading at least 2 books a week. I really have no idea when I slept lol. I’m often told that I’m a really good listener and I think that comes from something my grandfather told me when I was still a boy. You learn more with your ears and less with your mouth, so another way to say that is if you’re talking you’re not learning you’re teaching. As for being messy I would say my desk which is rather large is the one place I’m messy. My desk is actually an antique dining table so it’s roughly 3 1/2 ft wide and 8’ ft long with the extensions on the ends up and I covered about a 1/3 of it with a really thick piece of glass I purchased just for it. It’s always a chaotic mess that ebbs and flows each day lol. I know where everything is though so I’m good lol. Everything else in my life is tidy and organised from my book shelves (dewey decimal system) to my tools and workshop (woodworking). I’m an obsessive list maker, I’ve even been known to make a list of what lists I need to make lol When I was still a boy in school I was always getting into trouble for fidgeting and not paying attention etc etc. So what did they do? They had my mum take me to a doctor who promptly diagnosed me as ADD this was before ADHD was a thing. The doctor said I needed to be medicated with Ritalin, this was before Adderal. Thank God I have the best mum in the world lol. She took me to a different doctor who promptly gave me tests to assess my IQ and guess what? I blasted those tests to a degree they hadn’t seen before lol. I didn’t have ADD, the reason I couldn’t sit still or pay attention was two fold. First I was bored and second I was intellectually equal to or better than the teacher lol. The traits or abilities that make the most difference are reading and comprehension plus logic and problem solving. My reading level was beyond college levels when I was a 4th grader and I comprehended everything I read combined with the ability to recall absolutely everything I had ever read lol Anyways, I didn’t mean to write a novel lol. That’s another trait of people who are intelligent. We tend to be rather quiet until we hit something we really like or are interested in with a passion. So I basically just typed all that to say if the doctors tell you your kid has ADHD or ADD have her or his IQ tested before you medicate them. You never know you just might have a genius on your hands lol Try writing down what my friends and I call a mathematical black hole. I was doing that in my head at age 10. Is it any wonder that I was bored in the 4th grade lol By the way I graduated high school a full year and a half early with more credits than seniors typically had. My GPA was better than 4.0 because I took all AP classes and spoke multiple languages. And what did I do with all those letters from colleges and universities in multiple countries? Yep! I through them away and convinced my mum to sign the papers so I could go in the Army at 17 lol. Airborne Rangers to be exact (scroll not tab). It was exactly what I needed. The first year is all physical with a dash of mental. lol I’ll save the rest of the story for another time. Cheers

There are genres of high intelligence that exclude learning from others. They may listen. That is purely semantic though. If their mind is set in a certain direction then nothing can change it, even if it's wrong.

I disagree with your description of them as workaholics. I would rather use the word busy, which is more appropriate. They are always busy learning something new or doing something useful.

@@anthonyvalentine9685 YES thank u...but when u realise on ur own the things your parents for example have been telling you would benefit you, like sleeping early,u strive for a change in your life..

Differ slightly on "workaholics"...i worked 7,14, 365 for many years to fully utilize my skills and maximize my potential but at the cost of a social life. In retrospect, it was worth it. I made friends later.

In fact many tend to suffer from a syndrome if I can say of paralysis analysis. But eventually they prove to be so often right in their analysis.

Quiet kids lol

you are probably far from average. Do you like to read? I'm not talking about grocery store rags I'm talking do you own a kindle? are you good at figuring things out? how they work? are you curious about stuff? you know how the hell we got here in the first place? or do you accept without reservations? Do you win popularity contests?

@@leecowell8165 Yes I do read not as often as I would like. I have always been curious ask numerous questions as a child about such things as music, language and culture. I like music that is thought provoking not necessarily with lyrics but in the classical vein. Thank you for the kind words.

@Adam Brasso Thank you for those kind words. I am always trying to improve. Your a good man.

Paul 😂😂😂 same ❤

@@bonnytaylor7558 Thank you for the kind emojees.

I don't think that's necessarily so. I've found in my life that I'm a little bit too emotionally unstable to steady my mind, and take things in. The result being that I'm always talking but seldom listening. I think that you might be right, but ego and emotional health may have an impact on this Behavior. I have a deep fear of being out of control and accepting that something I lack something feels like I'm out of control. So instead of letting the conversation go, I try to lead it.

Yes that's so True But in kentucky the people have down So long they think their much talking makes them right all the time.

Or wisdom.

Who can stand to listen to dumb people?

I agree,, but the video is about the so called HIGHLY intelligent person, So its not the average intelligent And its kinda offensive for those people don't want a messy life style and forbidden swearing in their life I may say I got 10 out but its not mean I agree to them Its all the same Hobbies is hobbies Intelligent is intelligent Maybe some Highly intelligent people might have this traits but not mean all people are the same

Lucky if you have a intelligent family and friends.

@@lisamoag6548 They're out there in the wild. Just keep an open mind, smart people tend to hang with smart people. If you find one you'll probably find several as a result.

Really super smart people are very empathetic and are quick to acknowledge their own ignorance. They _will take the time_ to help others understand.

@@LoveyK extremely smart people realize the presence of transcendental super consciousness and use "friends" in their life

Maybe. But if you think your smarter than most you are not criticizing yourself.

Most people are proud of their ignorance.

yup always have something negative to say

Some ppl think once they become a full grown adult ...there is nothing else more to learn...this is an idiotic mindset to me . We must keep going

Actually working smarter not harder is more apropos.

@@flatrateus A mind is a terrible thing to waste. It takes work to utilize that intellect.

Are you assuming people don't?

@@iceebalboa3177 Hmmm... I'll have to give that a try! Or maybe I'll try that with a tuna sandwich.

@@iceebalboa3177 LOL

Lol... But truly some ain't that thirsty for validation.

Lol

True dat 😂😂😂😂

ARMY everywhere 😌💜

@@johnnydepp6907 yup💜💜😂

I knew a girl in college who made straight A's. She was the dumbest girl I ever met.

One has to be careful. Some of the most intelligent ideas come from people who normally would not be considered to be smart. I think that highly intelligent people are always on the lookout for smart ideas and suggestions. One of the smartest things that I ever heard was from the show "All in the Family" where a "retarded" young man said after showing up Archie in the process of fixing a door...... "I can always learn something from everybody". To me that is a profound statement.

It's kind of depressing to think about but I was the same way.

Seems reasonable, and it shows you're a good natured person for teaching yourself to communicate with a wide variety of people.

So true @Robbie Nettles, I can talk about TV shows, movies, sex and favorite food and dessert I have a 12th habit smart people have, they enjoy reading, especially nonfiction books

"If I know something then everyone else knows it too." Hoooly crap! That is how i think i a dayly basis! I try to try to think otherwise, but it is reeeally difficult to do so, when the majority of People think different than you... It has somewhat become better recently, but it is Still a struggle...

I have those sleep hours too. I love that feeling in the early morning of a new day. To me it's kind of like being born again.Thankyou

I am with you on this. I wake up at 2 am and get up at 3:30 only because I like the warmth of the bed, and the early morning day dream.

Yep, it's the beauty of the early morning that many miss.

Same!

True. I'm a 3 a.m-er. Sometimes earlier. My precious personal time when everything is super QUIET! I plan, think, dream and work with high focus and clarity.

I've decided success is a rat race and requires to much of our already limited time and money makes alot of problems as well slightly above average is the best place to be in my opinion

You got THE point, Little Star: The most challenging may be to get out of your head - to stop dreaming and just do something. That indeed is the biggest challenge, at least for me 🤗

Yesssssssss

How did you come to this understanding?

@@jamesyaz2442 I think that the minds that think differently are more prone to live in their head than experiencing present moment. They think about future, about abstract things that can disconnect them from reality. They are dreaming things that others can't see. Also it is so many anxiety about this. What is the meaning of this? What if I am wrong? Are really our brain enough to understand even a little bit of this whole? So much loneliness and doubts.

Advantages

@@GloriaTorres8888 When it comes to studies and learning, definitely yes. But it comes with high self-doubt, insecurity, overthinking, self-loathing, relentless pursuit of goals to a level of self-destruction, depression, etc. Perhaps I just never learned to use it in the most beneficial way.

@@christophdenner8878 Our sick society has encouraged all of those negative qualities. We believe that the "best" will rise above all adversity and triumph, after all.

You can now be really proud of yourself thinking your level of intelligence 😂

@@christophdenner8878 I have those symptoms but not intelligent I connect better with smart people but don't fit anywhere. Is it possible I could have been smart if wasn't trained to be stupid my difference cause me to be throw in special ed cause of personality not test scores or learning ability from there I never learned anything in school and was keep out and away from doing anything meaningful. I learned to space out and disconnect from this world as an adult I now can't function cause I was trained to be in day dream state my focus is not there around people so likely miss a lot love books on things like Physic's or reading anything that is in depth hate shallow. My ability to interact is damaged

I'll guess that 'you' think you're very intelligent. Only, I'll also bet that you'd spell "you're", as ''your''.

@@justplainbrad7713 Stop being toxic and get a life Stop commenting trash on others comment just because your ego was hurt and if you think you are intelligent than me then why are you disproving it by degrading others. Because intelligent people never show off that they are intelligent Because they don't have to. And person who show off are often dumb thinking themselves as intelligent.

​@@jethalalgada8023 Your complete bastardization of that unintelligible rant, tells me all that is needed to judge your IQ level. It's definitely not triple digits...lol For you to dare tell the world about intelligence/characteristics/all people, and foremost, intelligent people, tells the astute reader that you are full of yourself, and feel you are superior to average shmoos. Your comment, honestly, needed to be assaulted, and your arrogant ego taken down a peg or two. If 'you're' {not 'your'} capable of letting the steam loose before you explode, you'll see that your words were pompous. Of course, that needs an alert mind, not a full ego.

@@justplainbrad7713 With all due respect What's the point of you ranting and targeting my comment Looks like you took it too personally which wasn't even supposed to be for you.

Same 😂

I can relate. Useless talking drives me nuts..

Same.

Being a night owl is great but has it's disadvantages

Yes allows you be more creative, but in My case cause trouble to sleep and I do have small circle of friends with different intelligence and do not judge them.

A common flaw amongst “smart people” is that their ego gets the better of them. Their arrogance leads to delusions of grandeur or acute narcissism. People who think their shit don’t stink need to be brought back down to earth. For any human on this planet who thinks they are intellectually superior due to their above average IQ, financial status, social empowerment, academic qualifications etc are fooling themselves into their grave. The one who is truly superior to many would boast evolutionary attributes such as self sustenance: the ability to function without food or water for an indefinite amount of time. Or something on the lines of that. A good sign of intelligence is when one applies solutions to their problems, is resourceful in stressful situations, can adjust their perception or interpretation of something in order to understand it. Possesses an intuitive aptitude, the ability to see the patterns within any system, to understand, to know how things work. They also possess empathy for the less fortunate and most importantly can override their ego in order to become more pragmatic. An intelligent person understands that everyone is equal despite the differences in appearance age or character. An intelligent person will seek to work with others in order to produce a collective power where skill and determination become unified resulting in a greater form of intelligence due to the collaboration of the persons involved. Finally an intelligent person will seek to find their true purpose in life, overcome their programming. An intelligent person understands that fate vs destiny is synonymous with reproduction vs immortality or ascension vs reincarnation.

I had the same experience watching this video. Was expecting to have some of these behaviors but not all… 11 out of 11. Although swearing is mostly on the inside 😁 Now these ‘bad’ habits, which made me think I was doing something wrong, are just some sort of side effect of my intelligence.

Hello how are you doing? where are you from?

You confuse smart with arrogance.

first I think a situation thru, second I then verbalize it being animated doing so third I beta test by doing. Then as a consequence I will refine the thought, refine my words, refine the project. Never quite satisfied, I will work with it until I find a better, faster, easier solution.

Has your son looked into the veil of perception?

It is similar to what Joe Biden says about his son Hunter. He says his son is the smartest man I knew. LOL!

don't mean to rain on your parade, but 99% of parents think that their kids are intelligent and smart and funny and all the positve, parents usually fail to see negative in their kids, but I agree that it's hard to connect with people if you're intelligent, that's definetely sign of intelligence, but can also be sign of autism. so if someone calls your child autistic, you should consider the fact that it might be true .. but I know you rather just pick up a bat and smash them over their head for insulting your child.

@@yonyindio5492 the guy in charge is also on the spectrum. He's autistic.

I can relate. I actually skipped more days of school than I attended as I was always way ahead of where the class was on most topics. The only class I never skipped? Latin. The Latin teachers all had Ph.D's and were way ahead of all of us!

I really like your take in this

I'm an INTJ. High thinking. I don't think I'm smart but I do stagnate if I'm not learning.

The video is not saying you HAVE to possess these habits to be a highly intelligent person. It's stating most highly intelligent people possess these habits. I'm an INFJ with an extremely high IQ. I possess all eleven of these habits. However, I also do many other things that reflect my level of intelligence.

Well said

7 types of intelligence by Howard Gardner

Nailed it. And they're the last to know.

Just the opposite for me. It was an eye opener to find out just how wrong and what kinds of wrong. Made me even smarter. I learned to check myself first.

@@cathybroadus4411 @Cathy Broadus Yeah, ur word try to prove ur smart right? But actually ur f*king IDIOTS, how ur not feel hurt?! Its hurt, even dumb people know it. How do u see the person u disappointed because of ur decision? How do u bear the burden of being trusted? How do u put your face in shame? Its Hurts! After that ur right, make even smarter Why u a.k.a 'highly intelligent' person deny that feeling? Its doesnt make any sense.

I think the most intelligent don't think they're all that smart. They know what they don't know.

It really depends on how self aware they are

Yep me too

Me too! Lol!

If you think you're insane, you're not.

A common flaw amongst “smart people” is that their ego gets the better of them. Their arrogance leads to delusions of grandeur or acute narcissism. People who think their shit don’t stink need to be brought back down to earth. For any human on this planet who thinks they are intellectually superior due to their above average IQ, financial status, social empowerment, academic qualifications etc are fooling themselves into their grave. The one who is truly superior to many would boast evolutionary attributes such as self sustenance: the ability to function without food or water for an indefinite amount of time. Or something on the lines of that. A good sign of intelligence is when one applies solutions to their problems, is resourceful in stressful situations, can adjust their perception or interpretation of something in order to understand it. Possesses an intuitive aptitude, the ability to see the patterns within any system, to understand, to know how things work. They also possess empathy for the less fortunate and most importantly can override their ego in order to become more pragmatic. An intelligent person understands that everyone is equal despite the differences in appearance age or character. An intelligent person will seek to work with others in order to produce a collective power where skill and determination become unified resulting in a greater form of intelligence due to the collaboration of the persons involved. Finally an intelligent person will seek to find their true purpose in life, overcome their programming. An intelligent person understands that fate vs destiny is synonymous with reproduction vs immortality or ascension vs reincarnation.

@@master-of-mind5881 wow! 🤔💯, glad I'm not.

That's my issue, I will struggle with self-esteem and constantly battle the thought that I don't have any talents and that I'm not special at all.

Same

And that sums up your intelligence

Cold showers???!! F that noise. Those people are just weird or exceptionally sexually frustrated.

Me too - I have a high IQ measured at school (years and years ago) but for sure I am pretty dumb. Sometimes I wonder if I have a survival instinct even. This article came up randomly on youtube, I relate most of all to the chewing thing - very funny to think that could be a sign of being bright. I thought it was yet another social failing of mine.

Cold showers are needed

True. There are many kinds of intelligence.

So a psychopath with an executive deficit does it for yah, hmmm.

This may be true individually. But collectively, there is no force on Earth more powerful than science and technology, which is a function of IQ.

@@croussant Take a deep breath. Calm your mind. Science is only method. Technology are tools. Intelligence is merely a guiding force that allows us to utilize a method of understanding the truths of reality. It is a force that allows us to understand that using tools can advance our methods. Even with methods and tools our power is extremely limited. The mind and it's connection to the mind of reality is the only true power. That connection allows us to perceive both logic and emotion. Finding a balance is key.

I think your on to something agreed with both

Same...

Yep..

Yeah, same habits here, I thought they were bad to.

Let me guess, the cold shower is the absent one? Lol

No 'e' on Potato.

you have an interesting last name 🙂

@@violet9853 Here I thought my utterances were that of a sage. LOL It's been good and bad, the name that is, they called me Alphabet among other things in my time in the services.

haha yeah I identified with all of them except that and doodling (never been any good at drawing although I understand that isn't the purpose of doodling). Took a cold shower once and washed my hair and my hair felt unclean afterwards. So I won't repeat that mistake again lol.

@@retsoptihs0 I used to doodle a lot, not so much anymore. It just a silly little way to pass the time, especially if you’re somewhere listening to something boring:)The video was interesting though.

I know someone of the same age,has also suffered multiple strokes & everything you have mentioned applies to him too,,even his initials are the same! Strange!

I'm 45 and I have had multiple strokes as well. I watch these videos for the same reason that you watch them. Even though my IQ has not changed I just don't feel smart anymore. I looked for support groups for stroke servers in my area but there just aren't any. So I guess I'm using these videos as my own support group .

@@christineedwards97 yes, you're helping yourself 🙂

My dad was the same way. Always highly intelligent, even after his strokes. I would go over to take care of his needs when I finished work, and he always challenged me with jeopardy questions. He never liked idle chatter, rather, he always looked for intelligent and intellectual conversations. He worked all hours of the day and night before his strokes. I always thought that his quest was to understand and gain more intellect, and I believe that's true, but now I know it was something innate.

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My mind never shuts down. I always found it hard to sleep and one time my friend said he was going to go relax a bit and I just busted out laughing (not at him really) it’s just that of all the thoughts I have had and all that my mind try’s to sort out constantly I can honestly say that very statement or phrase has never crossed my mind until he said it.

Same.

@@shannonbuchko15 I found that diffusing frankincense and lavender at night, allows my brain to flow (not be so congested) and become more content before bed. Maybe that could be something worth trying, if it's a concern for you...💁‍♀️

I totally relate.

@@shannonbuchko15 same 🙃

Cold water only in the Pacific Ocean, then, I prefer a warm shower.

This video is such a relief for me because have most of these traits I get criticized so much for a lot of these traits. I'm lazy because I stay up really late, even thought I'm often doing work or creative stuff. I get criticized for being messy, for laying on the couch, for being spaced out, etc.

@@jwallah346 if youre not highly intelligent then maybe youre just lazy and messy

Lol, me 100% =)) especialy The TV stuff 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Vampire

@@stuartparker6838 😂😂 haha!!!Sound like me..oh I always daydream, lol!!

you must be a genius

I talk to myself because that's the only way I can hear a smart woman talk and get compliments at the same time.

I know you are, why don't you? 🙂

Thanks for teaching me how to use so and and less when writing so thank you and be well