Want to expand your mind? A little bit of efford every day goes a long way.
In the Quora thread, "What would you do to be a little smarter every single day?", readers shared the habits they follow to fuel their brain.
Here are some simple actions that could help you become a smarter person.
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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.
2. Read the newspaper.
It will help you become more aware of the important things happening around the world. 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 with friends.
3. 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 experience. In videos, the information is often presented in a digestible, memorable way, so you can be assured they'll stick.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Do something scary.
"Getting out of our comfort zone always make us wiser." Everyday, 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.
7. Apply what you learn.
If you recently learn a new coding skill pr how to play an instrument, make sure you're using that skill in your life as often as possible, Learning by doing is one of the most effective ways to become smarter.
8. Exercise, and eat a healthy diet.
Opt for brain foods to fuel your thinking, and avoid alcohol and heavy meals that will make you sluggish. When your energy dips, take a walk. "The more blood flowing into your brain, the better your performance. Great thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi and Charles Darwin were famous for their long walks."
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