You might want to start with this updated classic originally written in 1918, but most recently updated in 1999.
Also, you might want to become familiar with this website.
Yes, your absolutly correct Elizabeth, thankyou.
I knew that I would get teased for my poorly structured, gramatically incorrect question (ending really sucked).
Elizabeth I get the feeling that your a very intelligent, mature women, so is there anything else; Any other wisdom you can pass on to me, please and thanks.
All this will exercise the whole heart and brain.
Thank you for responding. Are there any specifics you can give me? What techniques/strategies/tips do you (and others) use for that intellectual edge. thanks sir
The best way to accomplish this is the Socratic method of critical thinking.
I'll search for it. Why is it the best and why is it that humans centuries ago had the best methods for achieving peak performance? -Have we not advanced since then. Our societies and Technology definitely have.
Start with easy math, like multiplication tables, to build up skills in concentration and focus. Read something everyday, starting with simple texts like Harry Potter, to build comprehension power and lengthen your attention span. These are tools you will need to test ideas, and to accurately observe yourself and the world around you.
Very funny:D For your information (more like fo yo infomAtion)
I'm taking grade 12 math and uni. Calculus next semester. I also read everyday (not harry potter- saw the movie 6 yrs ago, tho)
I read the newspaper...half the paper is usually useless (don't like reading politics or sports...don't understand I guess)
Seek those in real life who are more astute than you in the ways you wish to be, and learn from them. Learn by watching, then emulating, then being.
I'll give you some credit for that. Although if everyone had that same way of thinking, no one would have any friends.
I'd suggest reading up on the ancient Greeks (Thales to Aristotle), the rationalists (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the empiricists (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), and of course Kant, James, Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, and W. V. Quine.
thanks, I'll take a look at those. If the problems haven't changed then....? Science has definitely progressed. Seems to me, philosophers just exercise their thoughts without really acquiring anything but more Questions. Meanwhile Scientists do and cure....You must know what I mean.
Write, even if just to yourself, without regard to the views of anyone else. Use your own intuition.
Thats one of my problems Jamesh. I do write, but it's never good enough. There is always so much more to write, to answer, knowledge to uncover/learn. Some days I can think clearly, others are filled with mental fog. I'm not enjoying life anymore. It's more of a struggle, filled with voids that I can't seem to fill. Maybe if I gather more knowledge I'll be happy.
remain active and engaged in what you are learning.
Thanks katy. I have days maybe weeks were I will find many interests, but it never lasts. I either procrastinate or it won't interest me anymore, or I try to learn too much at once.
DAN MAN ROWDEN wrote: I recommend examining the content of your own questions..
I appreciate that as much as I appreciate a bum sitting beside me on the subway...
0. Dreams and desires
1. Faith in yourself and your ability to attain your dreams and desires
2. Curiosity and wonder
3. Imagination
4. Passion and drive
5. Hatred of ignorance and incorrectness
6. Love of learning, information, facts and knowledge
7. Doubt and skepticism (including towards yourself)
8. Desire for progress and growth
9. Self honesty and non-defensiveness
10. Analytical mindset towards the external and internal world
11. Creativity, inventiveness, playfulness and experimental attitude to things
12. Capable of thinking and acting outside the box
13. Never say die attitude: the ability to take the pain and fight the obstacles you may face whilst following the above, and still continue on.
Yes Jason, you got it. I want to develop an intensive 'how to become a genius' program that incorporates a high improvement of the points you listed and others.
Thanks to everyone. This is a personal question for all of you and I want you to answer it with as much detail as you like and please be honest.
If you had time, money, and three months to become as smart as possible - what would your schedule be like...I'm serious, try to invent a peak your intelligence boot camp type of program...
thanks