Jordan Peterson ~ The Uncomfortable Fact About IQ

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  @bobmal3852 · 5 years ago

  My dad always said that hard work beats talent.  I had neither.  Now I comment on YouTube videos.

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  @Part-TimePirate · 2 months ago

  &quot;Some people are smarter than others... <br>thats not an idea, that&apos;s a FACT.&quot;

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  @sallywillis610 · 1 month ago

  It&apos;s often lonely having an unusually high IQ.

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  @roberthigbee3260 · 4 years ago (edited)

  The 2 hardest parts - 1. Being respectful to those who know less and can’t figure stuff out as quickly as you. &nbsp;2. Admitting and being OK with the fact that there are folks that know more and can solve problems more quickly than you and understanding that both 1 &amp; 2 applies to all of us, except for two people.

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  @Saracinderallasushis · 6 years ago

  Complaining about stupid people, my mother says, &quot; if it wasn&apos;t for the stupid people, you wouldn&apos;t seem so smart&quot;.

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  @samspade3227 · 6 years ago

  I’ve always noticed the ones with average intelligence but high motivation always beat out high intelligence and low or mediocre motivation.

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  @Lurian_Q · 5 years ago (edited)

  &quot;if you’re creative, and you’re graded by someone who isn’t a creative person, they are not gonna think that you’re creative, they are just gonna think you’re wrong&quot; &nbsp;<br> - &nbsp; Jordan Peterson

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  @bear532 · 4 years ago

  Being intelligent is a double edge sword. It’s great because you learn things very quickly, but because of that you might never develop great habits. You also never truly appreciate your gift until later in life because being intelligent is just normal to you. School can also be frustrating in that it’s boring because it has to move at a certain pace. I had average grades in high school because I just zoned out the entire time out of boredom and never studied. When I went to undergrad I actually did study aka pulling an all nighter the day before a final. It was also where I learned I had a genius level iq (tested multiple times). Even with my almost nonexistent study habits, I ended up getting good enough grades to attend a top med school. I was an idiot. I had zero work ethic and just smoked weed the entire time. I ended up rightfully failing. That’s when I learned the hard way, it doesn’t matter how intelligent you are, what really matters is how you apply yourself. Those that end up furthest in life all have one thing in common, an exemplary work ethic. Intelligence can be a hindrance if not properly utilized.

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  @darylfoster7944 · 6 years ago

  &quot;Think about the average person, and then realize that half the people are dumber than that&quot;. &nbsp;George Carlin

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  @marcelstanford430 · 5 years ago

  We&apos;re so lucky we get to see lectures that the students in the room had to pay for.

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  @roderickmacdonald8099 · 6 years ago

  IQ is hereditary. I am very proud to say my IQ is the same as my age.58

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  @lynettebrinkman9552 · 3 years ago

  Sometimes I think the difference in intelligence comes down to curiosity. I was born with an innate curiosity about most things. It has always amazed me how incurious people are. They don’t ask questions and so many have no inclination to look deeply into things. I’ve had family and friends who actually get mad at me if I ask “ too many questions”. They seem to take their inability to answer as if I’m trying to point out their faults. If someone asks me a question I take it as a sign they are listening closely and are really interested in the subject we are discussing. I take it as a complement. I never took an IQ test but I’ve been labeled as smart and now being older and looking back at my relationships and realize being “ smart” at times has been a hinderence. Early in relationships friends often look at me as having the answers for all their problems then when they realize I don’t have anymore answers to life’s problems than they do they become disenchanted and drop me like a hot potato. I even got singled out and made fun of being “ smart” by my own family growing up. Even so I would never give up my curiosity and love of learning. It is what makes life worth living.

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