Hello,
I saw this post and just had to reply. I am currently in Navy Nuclear Power Training and I am amoung some of brigthest people I have ever met. It seems to me that everyone here is so smart that they lack not only wisdom, but common sense. I really wonder how these people will function in an emergency. Not to scare anyone...but it is true.
If any of you all are trying to "increase your intelligence".....I certainly wouldn't worry about it....unless you desire to work in a basement at MIT designing a new Neutron Flux Cannon. I would recommend working on People skills, before any sort of intelligence....don't get me wrong...I have done PR and the whole bit, but I don't bury myself in it. Start by reading Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People". Put these rules into action, my friend, and I will guarantee you it will take you further than any intelligence will. Many leaders I have met are not so intelligent...they just have great people skills, an Aura of self confidence, and a normal inteligence level.
Ever hear of the saying that A students work for B students who work for C students?
George W. Bush actually got fairly low grades at school. He probably isn't an extremely intelligent person....but he surrounds himself with intelligent people. He is a leader....not a thinker.
I think you will find that what people admire depends on the community that you are in. Some communities admire intelligence....others admire leadership and charisma...it all depends....If you are wise and your friends don't think you are intelligent.....find new friends.
Good Luck to you,
JR
