13 Cool Reasons To Be Smart -

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other websites whilst I just assimilate
others personally.
I am sharing this one with you Inquisitor readers.                               13 Reasons Why It is Cool to be Smart
1. You Don't Have To Try As Hard
Contrary to popular belief, it's really cool to
be smart! Being brainy has a lot of perks,
so get ready to soak up all of the great
things that life has to offer you.
First of all, you don't have to try as hard to
do well. If you've already got the
knowledge, it takes a lot less effort to do
well on a test, finish an assignment, study,
or get your work done. With all of that time
back at your disposal, you can fit in plenty
of fun on the side!
2. Being Smart Is In
In the olden days, being smart meant that
you were looked down upon as a "nerd" or
a "geek," and mocked mercilessly for your
intelligence. These days, though, being
smart is considered "in." Even one of the
biggest hit shows on TV, 'The Big Bang
Theory,' revolves around smart people!
It's a great time to be smart, so don't
bother dumbing yourself down. Be proud
of your intelligence!
3. Win More Arguments
If you ever get into debates or arguments
with people, you know how much high
intelligence can help! Smart people win
arguments left and right, because they
always know how to out-smart their
adversaries.
They may find you annoying and say that
you think you're "smarter than everyone
else," but so what? You actually are, so if
the shoe fits, put it on and go for a run!
4. Get Better Jobs
You've probably heard it said that you
should be nice to the nerds, because you'll
end up working for them someday. That
saying didn't come into existence for no
reason!
Smart people generally have the
qualifications and intellect required to snag
better jobs. That's just the way it is. You
might as well be one of those people on
top of the job market, right?
5. Understand the Best Jokes and
References
Some jokes are so intelligently planned and
executed that they sail right over the heads
of people of average intelligence. If you're
smart, though, you'll be able to understand
even the most difficult-to-comprehend
jokes!
Who doesn't love a good joke?
6. Raise Smarter Kids
If you're hoping to start a family one day
(or you're already in the process of doing
so), think about your kids! Smarter parents
usually result in more intelligent children,
either due to genetics or learned behaviors.
Creating a new generation of intellectuals
can only be good for humanity as a whole,
so passing your smarts onto your kids is
very cool, indeed!
7. Be a More Well-Rounded Person
Uneducated people generally have a very
small view of the world around them, and
they miss out on a lot of the great things
life has to offer. That rarely happens to
smart people, though! They see things that
the average person would never even
notice, and they understand the way things
work in a completely different way.
If you're smart, rejoice and remember that
it's part of what makes you such a cultured
and well-rounded person.
8. Make More Money
Like we mentioned earlier, smart people
have a tendency to get better jobs than the
average Joe Schmoe. As you can imagine,
money goes along with that! Intelligent
people are more likely to have incredible
job opportunities that result in high
paychecks.
It doesn't get much cooler than a big pile
of green. Bill Gates would probably agree.
9. Better Conversational Skills
Some people have a hard time with holding
long, thoughtful conversations. But if
you're smart, you have plenty of interesting
things to say, and you'll be better equipped
to turn those tidbits into an actual
conversation.
Interpersonal relationships are one of the
most important things in life, and
communication is the key to success, so
this perk definitely comes in handy!
10. Get More Respect
Have you ever heard someone go on a rant
against "silly people"? Honestly, the world
is filled with uneducated folks who can be a
real drain on the rest of society. As a result,
disrespect is sent their way regularly, and
they probably don't have any idea why.
Intelligent people, on the other hand, are
respected by their peers and sometimes
even complete strangers. That's an
incredibly good feeling!
11. Get Awarded for Your Brilliance
Athletes get a lot of rewards for playing a
good game or getting a certain rank, but
what do smart people get for being
intelligent? Well, oftentimes they get prizes,
too!
Whether you're in school or working in an
adult job, rewards are given for being
successful, and intelligence can help you
get there. It could come in the form of a
trophy, a plaque, or even a promotion or
raise!
12. Even the Celebs Are Doing It
If you thought being smart equated to
being stuffy, boring, and/or ugly, think
again! Even some of the most glamorous
celebrities have brilliant minds, with some
going so far as to pursue higher education
in Ivy League schools.
Here's just a short list of celebrities who
are considered very smart:
• Natalie Portman
• Emma Watson
• Jake Gyllenhaal
• Rashida Jones
• Conan O'Brien
• Matt Damon
13. Be Surrounded By Greatness
Finally, if the company of celebrities doesn't
interest you, maybe the company of
fictional characters will! These are just
some of the totally awesome intelligent
characters the world has come to know and
love:
• Topanga Lawrence from 'Boy Meets
World'
• Donatello from 'Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles'
• Hermione Granger from 'Harry Potter'
• Dr. Temperance Brennan from 'Bones'
• Sherlock Holmes
• Tony Stark from 'Iron Man'
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