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Step 1
The first ways of becoming smarter are obvious. If possible, go to school, meaning college, and get an education. College does not automatically mean you will be smarter, just educated. It means that you will have been exposed to many different ideas and hopefully you will have learned how to think. Being able to think outside the box and for yourself are two traits that smart people possess.
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Step 2
Secondly, read books. Preferably not fiction, but not all fictional books are bad. Reading books triggers thought and ideas and works the brain out more than viewing television. If you do watch television, try watching something where you can learn such as the History Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery, etc. The programs actually provide you with information you can use.
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Step 3
Third, expand your vocabulary. Try to learn one new word a week. It does not seem like much, but adding 52 new words to your vocabulary will really make you appear much smarter. Subscribing to vocabulary.com is a good start. You will have a new word sent to your email address daily. This way you are actually getting 365 words a year, but that is usually more than most people can absorb.
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Step 4
Lastly, and this is one most people overlook. Do not repeat, I repeat, do not repeat everything that people tell you until you know that it is true. Uneducated people and people not perceived as being smart are notorious for doing this. They hear an outrageous claim and they repeat it to the nearest ear. Ever heard the expression “consider the source”? That is my exact point. You can do much harm to your quest for being smart if you are known for giving bad information. Always remember to question everything.
