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23 Daily Habits That Will Make You Smarter
1. Come up with 10 ideas every day.Think about how to reduce poverty, how to solve a daily
problem you have, interesting movie ideas, or anything. It doesn't matter what subject your ideas
fall into, as long as you're working your brain and your idea muscles. Your list might even lead to
a new startup idea or writing subject.Claudia Azula Altucher
2. Read the newspaper.It will help you become more aware of the important things
happening around the word. You'll learn to form your own opinions and connect the dots
between seemingly unrelated things. You'll also have a lot more to talk about at parties or with
friends.Manas J Saloi
3. Play devil's advocate.Take something you recently learned and generate a unique opinion
on it that wouldn't immediately come to mind. Try to support it with evidence, and be open to the
idea that new evidence will change your opinion. Repeat this every day, and you'll become much
better at thinking outside the box.
If you're feeling stuck, try reading and critically evaluating the editorial section of papers . They
will help you understand how other people form arguments and express their opinions.Peter
DePaulo
4. Read a chapter in a fiction or non-fiction book.Aim t o read a b oo k a week. Yo u can
al ways find pockets of time to read, whether on your daily commute or while you're waiting in
line. Goodreads is a great way to keep track of everything you read and to also find a community
of other readers.
Fiction books are great for understanding characters and getting absorbed into another
perspective, while non-fiction books are great for introducing you to new topics, from politics to
psychology.Claudia Azula Altucher
5. Instead of watching TV, watch educational videos.Sometimes, it's more fun to watch
things about a subject you love than to read about it, and you can learn a lot from other people's
experiences.
You can find fun, educational videos on Khan Academy or watch TED talks. You can also find
good ones on Youtube's channelSmarterEveryDay. In videos, the information is often presented
in a digestible, memorable way, so you can be assured they'll stick. Hendrik Sleeckx
6. Subscribe to feeds of interesting information.Follow interesting voices on Facebook
and Twitter, so you'll always learn something new when you look at your newsfeed ordashboard. For example, if you want to keep up with the latest news in science and technology,
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subscribe to the"I Fucking Love Science"page on Facebook. You can also follow email
newsletters, such as Cal Newport'sStudy HacksandToday I Found Out.Saurabh Shah
7. Check in with your favorite knowledge sources.Ever y day, scroll through Quora, Stack
Overflow, specialty blogs, or any other sources that satiate your hunger for knowledge. This is an
extremely easy habit, because other users are curating the content for you, so all you have to do is
follow the ones who write about topics interesting to you. Try using Pocket to save articles for
later reading, and then try to get through them before going to sleep at night.Manas J Saloi
8. Share what you learn with other people.If you find someone to debate and analyze
ideas with, you can add to each other's knowledge and gain new perspectives. Also, when you can
explain ideas to someone else, it means you've definitely mastered the concept . You can even
share what you learn without directly talking to someone. Many people like to start blogs so theycan engage others in online dialogue.Mike Xie
9. Make two lists: a list of work-related skills you want to learn now and a list for
things you want to achieve in the future.Google Docs is a convenient way to keep track of
your lists. For both, decide what you want to learn, compile sources that will teach you these
skills, and then work on them each day.
For example, if you work in a computer-science related field, your first list might suggest you
learn something new in Python one day or that you try using MongoDB another day.
For your second list, you can think about long-term goals, such as whether you want to go into
marketing or architecture. Write down the small steps you need to take to reach that goal,
whether it's by reading the experts in those fields or taking classes at a local college.Manas J
Saloi
10. Make an "I Did" list.At the end of each day, write down what you completed. This will
help you feel better about all the things you accomplished, especially if you're feeling
discouraged. It will also help you reflect on how productive you were and how you can re-
structure your to-do lists for the next day. Claudia Azula Altucher
11. Write down what you learn.You can start a blog or use an app like Inkpad to help you
keep track of everything you learn. Not only will this be a great way to keep a record of everything
you're doing, but it's also a good source of motivation to keep you accountable. You will want to
learn more if you know that at the end of the day you'll have to write about it. Manas J Saloi
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12. Stimulate your mind.Going on a daily run is a great way to get your brain flowing and to
keep your mental health in shape. It's also a great way to think through difficult decisions or
process new information.Rick Bruno
13. Take online courses.Check out this list ofthe most popular online courses for
professionals.Make sure you don't overload yourself; commit to one to two and truly focus on
them. The syllabi will also keep you on track, so you know you will be doing something every day,
whether it's listening to a lecture or working on an assignment. Manas J Saloi
14. Talk to someone you find interesting.Even if they're strangers, don't be afraid to
approach them. Ask about their interests and how they discovered them. Oftentimes, you learn
the most from people you barely know. Manas J Saloi
15. Hang out with people who are smarter than you. Spend as much time as you can with
smart people. Every day, you should strive to have a coffee date or walk with someone who
inspires you.
Always be humble and willing to learn. Ask as many questions as possible. If you are always
around people who are more knowledgeable than you, you'll have no choice but to learn more.
Manas J Saloi
16. Follow your questions.If you see or hear about something cool, don't just let the moment
pass. Follow uppursue your curiosity and find the answer to your question. Mike Xie
17. Use a word-of-the-day app.You will increase your vocabulary, which can help you in
competitive tests like the SAT or GRE, or even just sound more eloquent in daily interactions.
You can also try to learn new vocabulary in a different language. Every day, try to add five to 10
more words to the foreign language you are trying to pursue. You can use LiveMocha, Basuu, or
DuoLingo. Manas J Saloi
18. Do something scary."Getting out of our comfort zone always makes us wiser." Every day,
push yourself a little further. Try public speaking by joining a ToastMasters class, lead a meeting
by volunteering a proposal at work, or reach out to someone you really admire by sending a quick
letter or email.Claudia Azula Altucher
19. Explore new areas.If you can't travel every day, at least try to find something new within
your hometown. You'll meet different people, learn new facts, and understand something new
about the world. It's a lot more productive than staying at home and watching TV.Manas J
Saloi
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20. Play "smart" games.Some games, like chess and Scrabble, expand your mind. Challenge
yourself when you play them. For example, play Scrabble without a dictionary. You can also solve
puzzles via games like Sudoku, 2048, and Doors. Saurabh Shah
21. Set aside some time to do nothing.Oftentimes, sitting in silence can help you get
inspiration and reflect on your day. Claudia Azula Altucher
22. Adopt a productive hobby.If you have something you can work on every day, from
knitting to fly fishing, you can actively learn more just from doing. For instance, you may try to
play a new piece of music every day, read a physics textbook, write a few more pages in your
novel, or learn a new computer skill.Mayank Rajput
23. Apply what you learn.If you recently learned a new coding skill or how to play an
instrument, make sure you are using that skill in your life as often as possible. Learning by doing
is one of the most effective ways to become smarter.Himanshu Pal
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