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10 Reasons Why
Some People Always Seem To Know A Lot
Kayiba Mpoyi
Ever come across someone who really seems to know everything?
They can answer questions about any topic, any field and
any place. They have general understanding and can explain either in brief or
well detailed how and why?
Most of the time, these kind of people make a really good
impression
and they seem to be doing pretty good for themselves
professionally and in their private lives.
They seems to progress really well and pursuit excellence
in all they do.
Here are 10 habits they have adopted to possess this
rare skill.
1. They tend
to read… A LOT
These guys are on a mission to finish every book written
under the sun.
They read about everything and anything; from science
fiction, textbook to business and romance. This habit opens up your brains to
understanding and processing information easier and quicker.
Not only that but it also forces your brain to challenge
the status quo
as you read from one publication to another that carry
opposing views.
Bill Gates is an avid reader and great promoter of
reading
This can be achieved by setting targets for yourself to
read at least 20 pages a day every day,
in 1 year that is approximately 7300 pages which is an
equivalent of? Lots and lots of books.
Bill Gates.
“I really had a lot of dreams when I was a kid,
and I think a great deal of that grew out of the fact
that I had the chance to read a lot.”
2. They are
curious about other people
Dale Carnegie said you can make more friends being
interested in other people than in yourself. When you open your ears to other
people’s lives and experiences
it can shed so much light into your own life.
The best people to listen to are people who share a
different perspective than yours.
Most human beings tend to be dismissive to people who
don’t see life the way they do
but hearing them out can be the most effective learning
you can come across.
Achieving these skills usually requires a lot of patience
and maturity to learn from people
you do not always see eye to eye,
but gave others a try as we all have something to bring
to the table.
Dale Carnegie.
“When dealing with people, you are dealing with creatures
of logic, but creatures of emotion.”
3. They teach
other people
This isn’t just about qualifying as a teacher or being a
university professor,
but they always take the opportunity to inform others.
Whether they are the one explaining complex problems in
the study group
or the ones ready training technical skills in the work
place,
they have that need to pass it on as there is no better
way to learn
and discover limits to your knowledge than through
teaching.
You can do this by volunteering to teach, train
informally or tutor someone.
Oprah Winfrey.
“For everyone of us that succeeds, it’s because there’s
somebody there to show you the way out.”
4. They
participate in group discussions
Is this a dumb question? They are not afraid to look dumb
for one minute
than preserve and be dumb forever. They raise their hands
and ask questions
where they need clarity, they tackle other members reasoning
just to broaden their own understanding of a specific
topic.
Zen proverb.
It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an
even wiser one to learn from others.
5. They play board
games
Nothing gets your mind working out quite like a Scrabble
game, 30 seconds, Sudoku,
Monopoly and millions of the board games that force you
to think during relaxation.
This is a fun way of learning and you can do this by
inviting a couple of your friends
over for a games night in.
6. They watch
documentaries on things that have shaped the world
The best thing about this one is, there is no need to
read or have a pen and paper out in front of you. You just need to sit back and
give your 100% concentration.
These documentaries are very informative and provide in
depth logic of things.
They have scholars and experts in the fields who discuss
certain topics.
This can be achieved by ditching Netflix and other celeb
reality TV show once in a while
and switching onto the Discovery Channel, National
geographic or the History Channel.
Elder Russell M Nelson.
“Being educated
is the difference between wishing you could do some good
and being able to do something good.”
7. They network
Attending business conferences and sermons is not just
about the awesome “free food”
and getting to skip a day off work, but it’s about
meeting different people.
The misconception out there is that networking is only to
be done with people
who can bring you business or benefit your company.
This is not the case, you can network with people outside
your industry
and even those who share nothing in common with you. This
is a great way to open your circle
as you never know when the opportunity will arise to do
really great things together.
This can be achieved by joining different groups on
LinkedIn or other meet ups online.
8. They work on
their self-development
None of this would matter if you had no interest to
develop yourself.
Smart people care to get to the next level in their own
personal lives; they eat better,
work out, work smart and educate themselves.
You can take it upon yourself to learn a new language,
get a new hobby, learn a great skill
or even just to improve in your current field and be the
best that there is.
Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your
own garden and decorate your own soul.
9. They never get
comfortable
Most people tend to do what they do all day and every day
without the slightest thought to change themselves or
work on themselves.
Some people reach the “I’ve made it” mental state when
they’ve reached a certain goal
or make a specific amount of money.
Yet this is counterproductive as it gives no meaning to
go on and aim higher and strive for better.
You have to constantly be learning and keep an open mind
to possibilities you never knew existed. You have to be daring enough to try
rocket science type stuff.
In this competitive world, there just is no room for
complacency.
Steve Jobs.
“You can’t look at the competition and say you’re going
to do it better.
You have to look at the competition and say you’re going
to do it differently.”
10. They have the
utmost belief in themselves and their abilities
So what does it take to be the smartest in the room? You
have to believe that you are.
None of these things matter if you do not believe in
yourself and what you are capable of achieving. Before anything, you must
believe that you can. You shouldn’t shy away out of fear
or feeling embarrassed. What you have to say is worth it
and someone will benefit from it.
You have been equipped with everything you need to fulfil
all those dreams inside of you.
Don’t expect less from yourself and don’t expect it from
others.
Give it your all and the world will place gold at your
feet
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To quote the Dr Seuss himself, “The more that you read, the more
things you will know.
The more that you learn; the more places you'll go.”
