Signs of Intelligence

Intelligence is much more than what you know and obtaining high grades, advanced degrees, impressive job titles, having an ability to remember facts and figures, having a vast knowledge base, etc; it can include the following 10 components:

i) a lifetime learner (it your ability to learn, adapt, grow, etc; to keep learning throughout one's life; involves a curiosity and eagerness to continue expanding your knowledge and understanding, etc)

ii) great problem solver (first understand the problem before looking for solutions; apply knowledge in a practical way, ie being able to solve problems quickly and efficiently; able to break down complex problems into more manageable pieces, then finding creative and innovative solutions;

iii) excellent memory and retention skills (ability to remember and retain information effectively.)
"...People with exceptional intelligence tend to have excellent memory and retention skills, allowing them to quickly report and use information they have learnt in the past..."
Justin Brown, 2022)

iv) good at making connections and seeing patterns (humans are pattern-seeking, story-telling animals
"...intelligence isn't just about understanding individual pieces of information - it's also about being able to see how these pieces fit together and form a bigger picture..."
Justin Brown, 2022)

v) highly adaptable and flexible (being able to quickly adapt and adjust their approach and thinking to new situations and environments)

vi) excellent communication skills (able to effectively communicate and articulate their thoughts and ideas to others)

vii) strong sense of curiosity and desire to know more (always questioning and challenging the status quo; desire to continue learning and expanding knowledge)

viii) excellent critical thinking skills (being able to carefully analyse and evaluate information in a logical and critical way)

ix) thinking 'outside the box' ("...intelligence isn't just about following the rules and sticking to the status quo - it is also about being able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions......come up with unique and original ideas..."
Justin Brown, 2022

x) emotional intelligence (able to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, ie
"...able to accurately read and understand the emotions of those around them, and effectively manage their own emotions in social situations..."
Justin Brown, 2022

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Furthermore,

"...The measure of intelligence is the ability to change..."

attributed to Albert Einstein