Signs You're Smarter Than Average: A Self-Improvement Program
This program explores five signs that studies suggest may indicate above-average intelligence and offers activities to foster these traits.
Program Modules
The Oldest Child Advantage
Explore how firstborn children often develop advantageous traits due to parental resources and psychology.
Reflect on Parental Influence
WeeklyConsider how your parents' attention and resources shaped your development. If not the oldest, consider your birth order's impact.
Take a Leadership Role
WeeklySeek out opportunities to mentor or guide others, reinforcing leadership skills often developed by oldest children.
Unlock Your Potential with Music
Explore the connection between music lessons and enhanced verbal intelligence.
Take a Music Lesson
WeeklyCommit to learning a musical instrument, even if it's just the basics.
Practice Active Listening
DailyListen to music actively, focusing on the melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. Try to identify different instruments and musical structures.
The Benefits of a Smoke-Free Life
Highlight the correlation between not smoking and higher IQs. (If you smoke, focus on quitting. If you don't, reinforce the benefits).
Maintain Smoke-Free Status
DailyContinue to abstain from smoking, focusing on the cognitive benefits.
Quit Smoking
DailyIf you smoke, research and implement strategies to quit. Consider nicotine patches, therapy, or support groups.
Embrace Divergent Thinking
Cultivate creativity through problem-solving, inspired by the divergent thinking of left-handed individuals.
Solve Problems Creatively
WeeklyApproach problems from unconventional angles, brainstorming multiple solutions before choosing the most effective.
Learn a New Skill
WeeklyExpand your skillset by learning something new that challenges your thinking and requires adapting to different tools or techniques.
Understanding Correlation vs. Causation
Develop a critical understanding of the difference between correlation and causation.
Analyze News Headlines
WeeklyCritically analyze news headlines and articles, identifying potential instances where correlation is presented as causation.
Study Research Methods
WeeklyLearn about different research methods (e.g., controlled experiments) used to establish causation.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the potential advantages of being a firstborn child.
- Recognize the cognitive benefits of learning music.
- Appreciate the positive impact of a smoke-free lifestyle.
- Cultivate divergent thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Differentiate between correlation and causation.
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