So, what's it like being a genius?
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- Enjoy hearing about the ups and downs of being a genius from the World Genius Directory: 2016 Genius of the Year - America award winner, member of Mensa and 14 high IQ societies Jeffery Alan Ford who is the Autistic (Asperger's Syndrome) Genius. Please remember to subscribe to my channel if you wish to learn more about intelligence, Autism Spectrum Disorders and life in general.
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Finally, somebody who says he's a genius that isn't a narcissist and is genuinely intelligent. You're cool as hell.
I have asperger's syndrome too and some of your advice has really helped me. Thank you! Favorite YT channel!
Thank you, superwav! That means a lot to me. I wish you the very best in life and hope you can/have/or will discover the best ways for you to utilize your many gifts that you undoubtedly possess. I find new gifts pop up the more we use the gifts we already know we possess. Sometimes it's just sharing a kindness, compassion or a smile ... other times it's using our talents and skills. Thank you again for your comment. You made a very positive difference in my day!
Wow what a humble guy. Love it.
Much appreciated. Thank you!
now I know when he said he was autistic he wasn't lying
@A us aspies take things literally hence the lack of awareness of sarcasm. I also have aspergers but learned how to identify it.
When you do a square root in your head.
My iq was measured at 457, back in 1950. I can hear colors.
One of the best comments on TH-cam.
@@ronanzaletel6517 welcome
As a synesthete, it is not so far from reality to me.
I must hace an IQ of 457, lol.
I have an iq of 800 and nobody believes me.... but at the end is very true..... I live in 2097
@@benthomas1741 Welcome, this is my version of reality.
I'm at 131, but I'd trade it for happiness and persistence. I've been the "gifted one" of my peer group growing up. They've all been fascinated/entertained by me, but they are all now successful and my career/family failed.
Really? I always thought I would be happier if i was the smartest kid in the class.
Valeria Cortez Trust me, it’s not. Knowing more and knowing your smarter than everyone else is not as good as it sounds. I’ve been at the top of my class with an IQ of 151 and it seems like I’m so disconnected from everything I thought I never wanted to achieve. He’s right, socially it’s hard to interact with other people, I often misjudge others psychologically responses because I always assume that they think the same as I do, it’s only natural.
@@valeriacortez7003 I can't see why you would think that. Why would you be happy? Because you know you are "better" than others?
@Matei Furnigea Same here. With your gift, average people are not performing socially at a level to stimulate your interest. I have zero tolerance dating girls that are not bright. I find them incredibly boring. Im glad about my fiancee, she is incredibly sharp so her sense of humor clicks with mine, allowing an almost unspoken communication. She's bilingual and from another culture, so Im constantly learning from her. It's not you Matei. You are Lamborghini on a side street, you belong on the autobahn!
These comments are ridiculous, your IQ is only 131, on a bad day you'll probably test slightly above average, get a grip and even at peak 131 is like 160 million people.
You have a way with words Jeffery. The part where you talked about your mother was moving and put me into tears. I wish you nothing but happiness and well being in your life.
Thank you!
Thank you, I thought almost the same even if I'm way less smart than you to formulate it in such coherent and beautiful way. At the end of the day unconditional love is what makes a life worth living and so worth to be remembered.
Thank you. And please know that I agree wholeheartedly with your wise words. Much appreciated!
My IQ is 134 and I thought I was half-way intelligent. This dude is amazing. So humble.
I do agree with you though. In no way do I mean to come off as pretentious, but the average IQ in The United States of America is around 100 I believe. So it's even hard for me to have a meaningful conversation with your "average" person. Much less you, must be hard.
134 is beyond halfway intelligent - that's a terrific score!
I find that as long as people are kind, interesting or perhaps have a special interest or are unique in someway that I can find much to enjoy from their company. I love to listen to people more than speaking myself.
I must be at 499. Realize humble doesn't have to do with IQ. Insight does. God. Tao. Energy, Life force. Not thought. Seeing. believing. Perception. Oneness. They all do.
Why not try to increase this score? Looking for the answer how to do that.
Being kind, a compassionate Heart, is the highest form of intelligence.
Guys i noticed something, before this video began i always thought i was a normal guy, i paid bills, went to school, and had friends the rest of you. One day while i was taking a shower in the ganges river ( im an vegan atheist,(i dont care about the difference with vegetarians ) , as the soap ran down my face i had the wake up call, GOD IM A GENIUS!! I always had a hard time fitting in, its probably due to the fact that how smart i am is holding me back. One day while talking a walk i put spare change in the cup of a homeless man and he said, GOD KID, YOURE SMART. so there you go youtube, i got 2 ppls 2 tell me im smarts. so be like me, my mom and dad said im speciall
masatotai 😂
For the intelligent atheists out here who battle wits on the daily, please understand we like to be known for our thought process and intellect. Please don't make us look bad, not over the simplest of things. We have a bad enough image, according to others, that's untrue.
Lol he copied the whole paragraph from a book
My name is Barker, Blayne and I scored an IQ of around 165 in over 7 professional facilities from around the world. I just wanted to say that everything he had said is very true and i respect all the notes and what not that he had to share, but one thing that you missed out was the comparison to other people with lower/average IQ's. As a genius (around 140+ IQ) depending on the person, your just understand things really well, and in my case i understand physics EXTREMELY easily. Where as most people have to study and do the math/calculations to find the answer to a problem, i can piece everything together almost instantly, and for harder things (like for example i spent many days thinking and designing an infinite power source and was actually pretty close but never quite got it.) it takes a few extra steps depending on how you learn things because REMEMBER IQ isn't intelligence... IQ is the ability to learn, and everyone has their own way of doing so. another thing is imagine CONSTANTLY thinking... you never have a moment to spare when it comes to thoughts and a lot of the time, your subconscious is very optimistic about being able to solve something. I personally get intense migraines from over thinking because when i finish one thought, i immediately go to the next, which is why you see a lot of geniuses doing things like solving problems or playing games/watching movies. It simply detracts the majority of your brains processes and allows a little bit of silence. And as Jeffery said at the end, dont neglect people that arnt on your level, its not how society is built up, its how its torn down..... ok no... i take that back, The Darwin Effect is a beautiful thing :P
To Jeffery Ford: If you ever get a chance to make another video, please make one about some of the topics i listed. i would love to see you go in depth on a geniuses train of thought constantly running because i personally don't understand it myself, even with the little research i'v done. It would be a real eye opener :D
I've never taken an IQ test before. I never went to college, or even finished high school. However, I am a freethinking, creative person who can imagine things that have never been imagined before. When I create something that's original, it's the most pleasurable, fulfilling experience I can have - even better than sex. And yes, I've been treated like a freak or weirdo by "normal people" all throughout my life. I use to surround myself with creative, intelligent people, but lately I've been choosing my friends by what's in their hearts and by how thoughtful and loving they are to others. A bighearted, compassionate person is what really makes a model citizen, not a highbrow know-it-all. I was very happy to see that you share the same sentiment, Jeffrey. Thank you for your wisdom!
Thank you! I've met numerous people with Down's Syndrome and cognitive impairments of various sorts and am often touched by the genuine sweetness of their hearts. In some very important ways they could be our model humans.
I heart & soul agree with you!
You sound so much like me. I could have wrote this. So now I won't write very much in my comment because I don't want to look like a copy cat! LOL! 🌞🌛
It's good to know there's another one of us out there in the world!
Good luck being empirically creative, in a highly rationalist society.
I am only 16 years of age, and my iq is between 145 to 160. But I hate boasting about it, or just the simple thought of doing so. It would make the people around me upset and irratated. So whenever they face a problem, and they solve it on their own, I admire them, and I let them know that they are smarter than they think :)
Wow i am 15 years old and my iq is 97😭
Just out of curiosity - where did you happen to get that score?
@A Fun fact: mentioning things and boasting them are two different things!
@A "it seems as though you say you hate boasting about it as an excuse to boast."
It seems as though you made up some random bullshit about what I said that doesn't actually have anything to do with what I said.
"you sure about that iq score? Your comment suggests otherwise"
Damn dude, gottem!!! LOL!!!!!
Man this guy is cool, respect.
Thank you very much. All my best to you!
He's very cool :-)
I follow his videos. I think...he's down to earth, and tries to share what he knows. You can't ask for any better of a person.
I've scored near genius (striking range to 160). My issue is, it's more of burden, than anything else. My brain never wants to shut off. I mean---never. Like Jeffrey has stated more than once, there are definitely ups and downs. I don't think it's as glamorous as television and media make it out to be.
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I agree! I was born as highly gifted, with an I.Q. of 164. And I used to have to pretend to not understand topics in maths just so I didn’t have to move up a year. I hated it, but now I accept it a lot more.
Hen Lawry at what age you started speaking?
2:50 That is a perfect way of explaining it, people are all “capped.” People with high IQ’s are capped higher, so we have to be a bit “phony,” or however you want to put it. If you don’t “dumb yourself down,” a bit you will seem like a “smart ass,” or however you want to put that, so you are damed if you do and danced if you don’t, that’s a “paradox,” by the way. You may have just learned something but in a group of people I’d be considered a dork, pedantic or possibly just annoying- hence the knowledge wouldn’t have been spread. With a lot of stuff this “dumbing down,” can have more detrimental effects on society as well as the person him or herself.
When you leave the Bill curve either to the left or right things get a bit more difficult, life is set up for average intelligence, obviously it’s just math.
You make good points. This also makes it difficult to 'govern' the citizenry. Seeing through the game should never be confused with being able to win the game because others less able will often strive for their own personal gain no matter how severely they muck everything else up in the process.
I like to define genius as 'someone with an uncanny clarity about something'. I am blessed to be surrounded by geniuses. Many people think geniuses are those who have great recall or can solve high end math/logic problems. There are also artistic geniuses...or musical geniuses.
I often say..."genius has no mirror"...meaning....you cannot see it in yourself....others see it more as 'your gift compared to others'.
Jeffery is good at putting into words what it is like. "knowing what you don't know is humbling" .."seeing the gifts in other people (plumbers and mechanics" ...."having to interact with people on their level"....."looking for a challenge to apply his purpose".....the social awkwardness of not fitting in with the 'bell curve'.
Thanks for the share Jeffery.
It's amazing how few people understand this and believe if they aren't a science or a math wiz that they aren't true problem solvers. Having a firm grasp of systems and the ability to manipulate it to manifest chosen and/or accurate results can be genius in ways not easily definable.
I love how you aren't shy about being a genius. A lot of people try to be humble and say "oh im not that smart" when they are actually smart. You tell it how it is and say upfront you are a genius and are not shy about it. Its not something to be ashamed of idk why people always try to hide that they are smart
Simply put, people are judgemental... especially to those outside the scope of 'normal'. Believe me as a genius myself - people almost ALWAYS take offence, even if I touch on it very carefully. It's a thin ice subject; heck even expressing myself a little more naturally usually ends up with people getting angry because they don't understand me lol
Rightly said; he does not consider himself a genius because he knows what he doesn’t know whereas other people don’t
Dunning Kruger Effect
In every sense of the word Mr Ford, you are an incredible human being, Nothing but love.
Thank you so much! Messages such as yours helps to motivate others to achieve more and to validate their efforts. Your message means a lot to me. Thank you again!
You have tremendous fashion sense. This sweater and the "duh, winning!" shirt are great!
*knowledge intensifies*
How interesting........the first impression I had of you Jeffery, from the first video I saw of you speaking was: "THIS BRILLIANT MAN'S HEART SHINES THROUGH IN A BIG WAY!!!"
Your closing comment about the HEART resonated deeply. You are a good soul.......!!!!! Thank you Jeffery and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 to you and your loved ones!!
Thank you Doug and happy new year!!!
You inspire me kindness, great job and love the way you are "normally" a genius. Many people waste their ego inflated energy trying to demonstrate their high intelligence. Best wishes to you!!
Thank you. I'm grateful for your message because you have also inspired me! And, you are right. I've seen many people spend far too much of their lives trying to 'win' the approval of their peers and others. Seeking validation through the acceptance of the masses is a fool's errand. I believe in simply doing your own thing, developing your gifts and helping others in your own way. Even then - the haters will hate. It's the human condition and it is sad for them - but it is their choice and their life.
I don't think I am particularly intelligent, I kind of scraped through university, however I work as a software developer in Silicon Fen(Cambridge UK) with some extremely intelligent people. I work in software because I like solving problems and somehow people seem to be happy emploiying me.
The one thing that really irks me is that some of the most intelligent people I have worked with have also been really mean people so it's really good to hear your emphasis on developing the heart as well as the mind.
I like your video. You seem like a very down to earth guy. I think if more people thought the way you did. There might be less conflict in the world. At least in some aspects. Everyone has something they can offer, and can even teach others if they wish.
Thank you. I agree with you and hope more people in the world will be open to learning from others the way you are. I know everything I know ... I now want to know what you and everybody else knows!
To anyone reading this.. I want you to live your best life. No matter where your iq is at, it's fine. Having a high IQ might seem like a dream for many people, but dont worry too much about it. Don't let it stop you from chasing your dreams. Don't let it be a wall. As long as you do your best in life, then that's okay. IF you believe you can achieve something, then go for it! Work hard!
I haven’t applied to any of those directories or societies. I’m in the 99.7th percentile per my IQ tests and the data returned to me from my clep test results when I clepped out of all of my 100 and 150 levels in college. I don’t always like referring to myself as a genius either, especially with the added dimension of being a woman. What I do enjoy is helping people. That really means a lot to me. You seem like a really lovely human being. You do. And I want to thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Dominique, I started referring to myself as a genius only after being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in order to help people understand that people who are under the current ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis come with a wide variety of abilities and challenges. It felt horribly awkward at first. That's one of the reasons why I've made videos on the Dunning-Kruger Effect and Impostor Syndrome. It's tough to see oneself accurately if you're highly intelligent, gifted, or lacking intelligence and lacking particular gifts (in various specific contexts.) My favorite gift is similar to yours - helping people. When I won the VedIQ Guild's 2019 Visionary of the Year award it meant so much to me because it acknowledged something more important about myself than just having high intelligence and problem solving skills. I've written about mindfulness in the Mensa World Journal and even spoke at a Yoga Teachers Training Class even though I've never really practiced the physical aspects of yoga. We are so much more than just brains and bodies. There's spirit, character, kindness, compassion, nurturing, etc.. I admire your abilities and heart. Your comment reached me tonight and I'm glad it did. Thank you!
@@jefferyford5309 Well I’m subscribing. That does sound right up my alley, and as you said, part of genius is knowing what you don’t know
What you say is right ! Intelligence is important , but what is more important is a good heart . Also , we should have a open mindset in order for us to expand ourself and should also have creativity that will enable us to think out of the convention, something I believe high iq does not provide . All in all , good video !!!
I never expected him to take that intelligence comparative aspect. It’s very strange is the first intelligent person I’ve ever known to consider himself a genius. I mean usually someone who says they’re a genius it’s a complete moron. But he’s clearly quite intelligent it’s not a simple aspect except that he does not know everything but is willing to try to learn everything. Truly a fascinating and brilliant man
Mensa Results:
Cattell B IQ score = 131
Exceeded my expectations considering I don't really excel at anything in particular... Just pretty good at most things...
Excellent result. Congratulations!
Very interesting. And so well adjusted (as far as I can tell from the little "data"), being that substantially "differenent" from basically "everybody". Sub. Best of luck from Germany!
Thank you! Wishing you and everyone in your great country all the best today and always!
You are an incredible person. I appreciate your wise words and humbleness.
Thank you very much!
I am determined to improve my intelligence, conscientiousness and creativity. Thank you for the inspiration you've given and for sharing these videos! Much appreciated.
You're very welcome. I believe you'll do it and I wish you much success and happiness.
Many thanks to you🙏@@jefferyford5309
I'm always in awe whenever I listen to this guy, I can relate so much to this, even though I don't consider myself to be that smart. I've never had my IQ officially tested but I've always had the idea that it was in the 115-125 range otherwise I wouldn't be watching videos like this.
I remember when I was 15 and thought I had an IQ of 150 like a bunch of the people here. Well, maturity happens and I realized how pathetic that is. Not only to mention it but how much importance you'd put on it, let alone a self-estimate.
I've only come back for these videos recently because I actually had to get tested by a clinical psychologist and I got a solid 25 points lower than what the online tests used to me give! What a surprise!
The online tests are frequently way too narrow in the areas of intelligence that they test on which can provide scores that are too high or too low depending on people's strengths - not to mention the issues around arriving at a proper score. I figure the tests might be fine for entertainment but I wouldn't necessarily refer to most of them as IQ exams.
@@jefferyford5309 Hey Jeffrey! Thanks for replying :)
I agree. Unsurprisingly, I scored highest on the Raven's Progressive Matrices subtest. I'd attribute at least *some* of it to practising with those Mensa free IQ tests. But yeah--it's my strength and not representative of my Full-Scale IQ.
My understanding is that Raven's progressive matrices, which most Mensa practice tests consist of, has the highest correlation with 'Full-Scale IQ' out of all the subtests. I've seen some reports that the vocabulary and information subtests are the highest, but I don't have anything conclusive. I'd love to find out more but I'm not sure where to look--do you have any recommendations?
I'm doing a fairly new degree, a bachelor of science majoring in "psychological research", and psychometrics is my new obsession :D
This describes it perfectly, not in detail, but otherwise perfectly
Thank you, Kai!
I am also highly intelligent but I have hard OCD that expands towards weak autism and my life is hard, I really love your attitude.
Thank you. I wish you well with your life and hope you can either overcome or best learn to adjust to your challenges. All my best to you!
Thank you too! My honour is massive and I do not feel worth your time. OCD gets better and in front of me are big things. This is the year my efforts finally starting to pay off. On top of that, I am no longer subordinate to my parents.
Thanks Jeffery for taking your time to share with us. What I feel I have is a different type of genius then measured by the standard tests. Recently I read an article in Psychology Today that talked about the range of genius that hasn't been measured and how the definition of "genius" is changing and expanding. My genius was creative, not that I couldn't be an analytical genius but I prefered creativity. I felt stupid taking a standard I.Q. test which leftvme feeling I wasn't very intelligent. It was a maze of puzzles that were very confusing to me. I was a straight A student until high school. My family life was messed up, my grades started dropping and with math I never got past the basics. Didn't take algebra etc. For most I.Q. tests it seems to me that math is very important, in fact I think it's most important. Considering how intimidating the I.Q. test was to me I can't say that I'm right about this it's my interpretation of it. My creativity wasn't learned it came natural and what made me a genius in that area was my mind would be going 100 miles an hour with ideas that I couldn't even keep up with and I ended up closing down because it was driving me crazy. I couldn't do 10 projects at a time and it was very hard even to concentrate on one because another one would take over before I even gotten halfway through the one I was working on. The other type of intelligence that most people aren't cognizant of is emotional intelligence which everyone's at a different level and a different age of emotional maturity and it's a type of intelligence. I would say you are at a high level of this type of intelligence too. It's the ability to see what is good and bad for yourself, to be able to analyze yourself and admit to your weaknesses and your strengths. The ability to love yourself and others. It's actually very rare and our society today to love yourself it's a very hard thing to do. If someone's gone through very traumatic experiences like child abuse xcetera usually when the extreme trauma happened is the age that person will stay emotionally if they never get any help for it. So if you were traumatized at the age of five you could stay there emotionally for the rest of your life. Anyway thank you so much for sharing with us your experiences of being a genius and I think it's awesome that you're so humble and such a loving person it's very inspiring and I wish we had more like you in the world. I'm enjoying watching your videos very much and I'm learning from you.
Thank you, Devra! A good IQ test should test exponentially more on how well you can think and less on the math you have memorized. That's true with the verbal sections of tests as well. Creative geniuses are indeed geniuses. BTW, you can be way over Mensa level and struggle with math and science. For some it's their verbal/analytical skills that absolutely soar. I'm fortunate to be able to perform well in various ways. That ability also causes problems (like with you) in terms of the expression and dedication to one of my abilities is always at the expense of expressing another. When creative for long periods I have to become analytical and back and forth later, rinse, repeat for life! Static is boring. Dynamic is where it's at!
Jeffery Ford I was so happy to see you replied. Let's me feel a little less alone. As far as discomfort about being a genius my favorite saying is from Socrates and I have an inkling you might be a fan of his quotes too"To know, is to know you know nothing. That is true meaning of knowledge."
I don't know why Mr. Rogers came into my head, I'm weird I love being weird. Anyway that song came into my head about the beautiful day in the neighborhood. Wish you lived my neighborhood. It's nice of you to reply to everyone. I'm like that too. It can become a little overwhelming at times but if they took the time to write to me I feel it's so nice of them and I want to write back. ☁ 🌞☁
P.S. I was a screenwriter which I think is kind of funny after what you said about films and I could tell you a few things about that. All films especially all the big studios have a certain timing. Every single one of them certain things have to happen within a certain period of time or at exactly this time and so they're very predestined. And there's a lot more I could write a book on the subject.
Always happy to respond to interesting, intelligent and respectful comments. I usually don't respond to confrontational or disrespectful statements. People claim they desire freedom yet they want routine, ritual sameness - hence the need for predictable programming for so many people. Plus, the studios likely invest so much and are hesitant to deviate from a formula that's proven to work. Hope you'll continue to find meaningful outlets for your talents and intellect. All my best to you!
IQ tests overlook pre-analytical skills and focus on upfront reasoning ability. While IQ is generally important, IQ tests are not designed to tap into certain developmental components of creativity; intuition and expertise. One day we will be able to scan a person's brain and infer individual limitations from elements of structure and reflex. For now, we shouldn't assume the person who can tell us what comes next in the set; 4, 14, 144, 4414, 41441, but rather, the person who invented the set, if not the person, who invented the objects themselves.
So true Jeffery! I aoplogize for not responding sooner I was dealing with medical issues. I wish I had friends that I could talk to as you were speaking of. I like all kinds of people and agree with you that all kinds people are interesting and I enjoy talking to all kinds of people. I don't have anyone at this point that thinks on my level. My one friend that did passed away. Thanks for getting back to me! 😉
quantum mechanics... that's all I gotta say.
Mán how do you know these things?! You must be smrat. (Sic)
@@gisli12 there’s a big difference between knowing words and knowing what they mean or are about
Quantum mechanics + 1... What else is there to say 🤷♂️😎🥱
@@theultimatebro9278it’s been 7 years since i posted that lol currently in the process of getting my PhD in physics… that’s all i gotta sayyyy 😼
Absolutely love the sweater.
I totally agree with the dramatic movie thoughts. Not to say I'm as genus as you, but it is kind of a bummer when you're good at picking out patterns and you know what to expect in a film or series, haha.
I agree. It's very formulaic.
That's why books are better. Even though there may be a formula, the raw details in books make up for it.
oml i never thought id see a genius so humble
Thank you. That's very kind of you. This is one of the first videos that I ever made. There is definitely a learning curve when creating these videos and I would definitely make it a bit differently now than I made it then. Still, it's so great to hear you saw something special in it. Thank you for the feedback and the kind words. Your kindnesses like this make a difference in people's lives. Always remember that.
Thanks for the clarity, Jeff. It's good to hear your explanations. It's all news to me, and very interesting. Best!
Thanks, Brian! All my best to you as well and never hesitate to comment and/or ask questions!
Nice video bro. I just took a test from Mensa and I got 143 on Stanford binet scale.
EXCELLENT!!!
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Love how humble you are Jeffery, and I totally relate with the same reaction to movies people do after they're done 😂 That's so funny. I don't know about you I likeee getting deep and nitpick-y on the nuances and hidden messages of the movie, but certainly am no genius. Your story and advice has given me insights on what I can do to become a ,"genius." Taking your advice on notes, grammar, attempting to do complex thinking, and problem solving is like my goal because I feel like you can excel at anything when you have the mindset and be thankful for what you have, but also being humble about not knowing because there's so much you don't know. I do feel alone when I think of complex stuff though and usually the people I speak with are in discussion groups on the internet, but they too have so much information and input too, some times I get lost trying to figure out and comprehend all that. In normal everyday interactions with friends and family, it's not much to be learned because we just want to get done, go to sleep, listen to the same music, tv show, podcast, and eat. I'm like is there more??? Then, again, I go onto the internet and think holy crap a perspective change, but then, I'm asking, am I like blindly following someone's advice or information? So, I constant ask these questions and end up in a road block or the uncomfortable zone of "I have no clue." And when I talk about it it's like nobody understands it, so tipping the scale back to the barely above the surface conversations of small talk, bleh. Still, what I'm trying to say is that you inspired me to keep look and chasing after not only "being a genius," but more of the fact that the nuances in life are so minute that you have to hyper-aware to see it. And having that same understanding or having a person say it normally in this helps! I'm definitely going to try to increase my verbal IQ and absorb as much detail as I can! Verbal IQ has in I need a bigger vocabulary and vernacular (cool word,) to express the farthest extent of what I'm trying to say. I'm never sure if I completely expressed it all the way through. Also, you make it seem so fun to learn new things, so it's like a normal. So it gives it an all-to-good purpose to seek more knowledge! Thanks! Will be keeping your videos, advice, and all that you said in mind to connect with new stuff I'll learn!
Excellent post! You stated, "I'm never sure if I completely expressed it all." That's an inherent limitation of everyday verbal communications or even advanced written communications. Brevity becomes an increasing necessity in a world filled with short attention spans and an even shorter desire by most people to fully digest information and then play with it in their mind. Enjoy your inquisitiveness and enjoy being fully alive and more aware than the masses.
I've felt a lot of what you're saying, and I can rarely find people who understand what I say when I say stuff like this, I've tried a few times with different people and most of the time they're just confused and then move on to another topic or find something else to talk about.. it kind of sucks and I think I've become as "shy" as I am today because of it, I never really say what I truly think because I'm afraid I'll be looked upon as stupid, without even a chance to refute that sort of statement..
I got lucky I was born in Detroit diverse city in the world and have ADHD. I love having Asperger’s and I love being different. Thank you for sharing your guidance and wisdom. As best as we can describe the words that they have for us. Apologies for my grammar
Your grammar is fine. I totally get where you're coming from. I'm glad that you love being different because I do too. As a matter of fact .... My TED Talk is titled, “An autistic genius discusses how differences make us special” You might want to check it out sometime. Regardless, I wish you all the best and thank you for such a great comment. Much appreciated!
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Being a Genius makes me feel like I was played by the Educational Institutions by not being told how my intelligence really Works. How come I was never told that I had a IQ around 150 or higher?
I can commiserate with you. It's idiotic. Nobody is afraid to tell a youngster he/she is a sports, musical, artistic or literary prodigy ... but heaven forbid a child learns they are gifted with intelligence. Think of what a child could do with that belief system concerning their gifts and value.
I have not seen someone touch on the social complications of having a high IQ and explain it so well. I'm very glad I came across your channel.
Thank you! I'm glad you found my channel and hope that other videos I make will also be of use to you in the future. All my best to you.
Hi Jeffery, what were you like as a child and at what age were you when you figured out you had higher thought processes than most others? Thanks for sharing your different life with us. Hope you continue to do well and have a good life.
I wish i was more like you Mr. Ford..atleast just a little bit..I think my IQ is extremely low..Having deep conversations with people must be a joy and doing activities that require more complex thinking..
Great job, Jeff. .. You sound like a genius to me!
Thank you! Just doing what I can to give a little back to the world.
Great job, Genius Jeffery!
Thank you, Goddess M!
Once you actually start considering the fact that your vision is more detailed and precise than all the others, the first thing you'd do would be to start using it, to find the so-called hidden solution, to use your talent to cut edges, right? Well, I have a doubt that if you get deep into that concept, from a point and on you will stop seeing the world as is, and you will only see the problems. People ignore the fact that intelligent personalities face problems, they think that it is only about problem-solving, but for each solution you find, you get 10 more problems. Trust me on this, if you actually want the "truth" and be able to learn it all, if you are efficient enough to cover a good enough length, you will soon realize that it's not only a dead-end but you were going the wrong way from the start. So, everybody who is a tad thankful for what they have and all the peace around them (including me), should take a step back and just enjoy it while it lasts. It is my understanding and I keep on seeing it, that whenever we get something that we've been chasing, the joy fades away way faster than the amount of time it took you to achieve it. My favorite analogy here is, if you've ever cheated on an android game where the purpose is to keep you occupied, and you get to unlock everything and own the game, you will lose all your interest right away, everything shall seem meaningless. I believe and stand by this, that the same exact way life works.
The point of this comment was to show that this and millions of others examples and situations will lead you to one and only answer, something that you couldn't expect to come back. That is, to appreciate what you have, and if you truly want more than you already do, remember to enjoy the trip because that is the only thing that matters.
@Intuitivelogic, I cannot argue with you on that one as with your definition you covered how happiness differs between people, religions, and ethnics. Happiness indeed is a human function, much like stress, anxiety, and pain. As far as programming goes, it is a function without an argument. The argument is slowly being applied throughout a person's life, and that precisely causes them to see one thing as positive and another as not. No matter where you will be, what you will be doing, this mechanic is carved into your mind.
Taking the following notion and giving it more thought you will quickly come to realize that nihilism is all there really is. Taking each repetitive pattern that you observe every day, you will get by analyzing it the result of.. nothingness. No matter how arrogant you want to be about it, that is really all there is. Not to mention that "meaning", "love", "freedom", "fair", "unfair" and such terminology is nothing but a creation of our subjective minds and the universe is not responsible to give us any "hope".
Something last, throughout this message, I've been treating and referring to us, humans as some kind of a superior "living" organism. So what? There are two types of things in the world? Non-living and living? Nope, we are just as lifeless as any other rock we've seen.
We are plainly made out of cells, (which again, cells are nothing but "self-sufficient" objects) but we, as a whole, we are indeed conscious yet cells aren't... that totally makes a lot of sense, cause why not? (I'm being sarcastic on this last sentence btw)
@Intuitivelogic, you are one of the very few.. to think and thus live in such a way.
Constructing your own loop, your perspective of reality and living through it, is undoubtedly the closest thing to a purpose that we can get.
@Intuitivelogic, couldn't be more true but if you start digging through the concept of society and human behaviour you will get nowhere. We were certainly not made to follow any logical path nor our actions say so. It makes you a fool to believe that, there are just only so many things wrong with us, our origin explains it all.
He's so sensible.
Thank you. All my best to you.
I love this man ☝🏼😊❤️. Thank you for another awesome and insightful video Jeffrey. If I may add to your insight of having a heart, from experience, it is important to be a bit intuitive with whom you share your heart with because some people will take advantage of it and it’s possible to get hurt and that’s never a nice feeling.
That is so true. Many normies love to take advantage of the gifted in often the cruelest of ways.
hi Jeffrey! glad I found your video since i was curious about high iq societies. of course, I understand that asperger's (now just called a spectrum of autism under the latest DSM) is very common in people of exceptional iq and it's just fastinating that genius and mental illness are highly correlated. as for myself, I'm the opposite of autistic and have bipolar 1 rapid cycling. but as many of those in my corner of the sandbox, tend to be more of the creative types with more highly deviant behavior than others... not to say its bad, it's just amazing on how many ways I can use a toothpick for what it wasn't intended for and understood people talking in spanish after 3 days, so boredom is inevitable unless i'm learning something. so, I can relate to what you are saying about having to bring your level of conversation down to the level of most people and I was playing with the idea of joining a high iq society since i'm really unhappy with my career which really isn't connected with my major nor what my goals are and want to interact with more like-minded people who enjoy taking on complex social and political problems. I tend to ballpark about 125-130 give or take, so... i'm kinda sitting at 4th place in the Olympics of intelligence if you will lol. but I did do some research and saw that there are still some that are open to the 95th-98th percentile that I would fall into. I was wanting to know what it is like to be in a high iq society and if it might be possible to find someone who could mentor me in philanthropy and public policy? orif you ever want to chat about the latest TED talk or how bad ass Neil degrasse Tyson is or when you want o start planning an aeroponic garden in your neighborhood, let me know! It's great to see someone as humble as yourself being awarded and i'm sure that you're leaving the world a little better than you found it. have a great day!
+Bipolartorecovery Thank you for your comment. What are high IQ societies like? They are all different and constantly changing as the membership and leadership changes. For me, high IQ societies are a lifeline to sanity - a place where I belong. True, I don't fit in well with a couple of the societies I belong to because never ending debates fueled more by ego than the importance of subject matter fails to interest me. I encourage you to try them out. And yes, you will probably be able to find mentors for nearly anything in many high IQ societies. That is especially true with the older members who desire the stimulation of helping others and have the time to do so. If one society isn't a good fit for you, keep on trying. You're likely to find a good fit sooner than later.
+Jeffery Ford thanks so much for getting back to me! I was wondering if there tend to be more creative people in one organization rather than analytical/mathematical? BTW, do you tend to be more forest or trees in your interests? more math/science minded or are you creative, if so, in what way? i'm very much of a forest person so it's hard to pick one thing to focus on however my skills/talents tend to lay in more creative/people centered activities. I'm a sucker for science and study neurology for fun, as well as to help my recovery which has helped quite a bit. anyway, what was the criteria they selected you for genius of the year? did you do something really cool in 2015?
I didn't think it would be a secret but I find I constantly have to tell people that one's level of intelligence is not something to be ashamed of or boastful of. It is not something you earn. When I speak, it is matter of factly. I don't mean to insult anyone during a discussion, and even when I engage in slinging insults back and forth, my intent isn't to make a person feel bad, it is to formulate the best insult. I would rather it didn't hurt anyone's feelings. I just can't seem to avoid the challenge.... weird I know.
Thank you sir for these videos, I have found the most refreshing and inspirational. You clearly have wisdom and humility, which I find beautiful and very rare in this world.
being a genius, you see a lot of things coming from a mile away, this can be good, bad, whatever, I know what's gonna happen before the movie starts because they all have the same format.
So true. There are many books on how to write formulaic novels and screen plays. It's rather sad. I'm not a huge fan of Pro Tools being used in music either.
@@jefferyford5309 yes I agree because you can quickly notice in modern music and media the templates that are used and then almost all mainstream stuff becomes predictable and boring
@@indeedamundo5374 That's absolutely true ... for the minority of us who are more aware (and I'll leave it at that.) However, a higher percentage of people like/enjoy these formulas and that is why they are mainstream. Mainstream entertainment for mainstream people. That is why it is occasionally entertaining (for me) to watch international films and to enjoy international music. Even then, it is a slim percentage that I enjoy ... but at least it offers something fresh and sometimes surprising from time to time.
I love your humility!! it is truly refreshing, And it is what undoubtably divides us from THEM!!... as there are seemingly two types of people... Which are givers and takers.. or non egotistical and of course egotistical... what you said and the main POINT at hand is what most fail to hold tight.. which is "A TRUE wise Man knows his limitations".. I personally haven't tested my IQ.. BUT NOW I THINK I MUST.. I'VE READ ABOUT MANY SIGNS THAT MAY POSSIBLY and to keep one's IQ as being higher than normal.. I seem to to carry those characteristics.. I HOWEVER feel the same as you sir regarding titles. I believe we are as important as ANYONE else.. BECAUSE if that were not the case THAN well we would learn from one another... or maybe NEED each OTHER through the good and or BAD!!.. HATE and regret and being JUDGEMENT. and SO on is soooo easy by nature!! of COURSE, What is HARD?... anything of the opposite.. like feeling and sharing love unconditionally.. Or compassion and devotion meaning with out question or second THOUGHT YOU HAVE the ability to put other's BEFORE YOU.. AND you find joy while doing SO.. however with all this comes a price!! here on this plane of existence!!.. In all REALITY we live in consciousness that is a killer be killed mentality.. but this is only BECAUSE of the MASSES that keep mostly FEAR and HATE... IN THE HEART AND MIND... WE AS A WHOLE CAN OVER COME THESE obstacles or chains how you look at it, only if we would come together rather than fight each other... this doesn't take a genius or even a smart individual it takes the will power of army ants!, as it SEEMS they know and or do something we dont KNOW and or DO!!!... TO watch the whole colony is quite AMAZING!! peace and love to ALL..
Thank you very much! You offer interesting insights and perspectives that many people should take time to ponder. I wish you much success in life and hope that you will share the things you have learned and believe with others. Thanks again!
Interpretation
Being a genius
Is having an ability to problem solve and able to learn
It is to understand who are people are and being at their level to have an meaningful conversation
It is having an ability to know that you do not know something
I wish he would create a question and answer ticktock. They are truly the most amazing people, i wish they would share more of them with us. I love what he said about a good ❤️ much love to all the geniuses
Dear Jeffery Alan Ford,
how come so many geniuses seem not to get this major point in life: "Love thy neighbour"?
It is key for a joyful life. You obiously understand it, so many other intelligent people don't.
You're right. I would think it would be more obvious to many folks. Some of it might have to do with being bullied so much as children for being different and people trying to make you ashamed of your intellectual strengths. Some of it might have to do with learning enough history to know just how wicked people have been throughout time. Also, if you have the capacity to intellectually entertain yourself in your own mind you don't need the constant distraction of other people in your life like so many other people do. Too many possible reasons for both loving and not so much loving your neighbor to list.
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"Too many possible reasons for both loving and not so much loving your neighbor to list."
That's right for the early years, but not so much for the grown genius with life experience.
It is very easy to observe that deeply joyful people are those who are loved and - even more important - love.
Being a hermit can be a great relief for extremely intelligent people, I fully understand that. But after a few years you really get how important other people are (at least that was my experience).
The only true argument is the ominpresent wickedness of people. There is no objective reason to trust anybody. Humans can be as deceptive as their intelligence and discipline allow, and both those qualities can be camouflaged very easily. Also you never know what wicked motive anyone could really have.
Any trust requires a leap of faith. And any leap of faith can be fatal.
But then: The quality of the life you try to conserve by not leaping can only be miserable. That reminds me of the bible: "Those who love their life will lose it".
Thank you!
@@jefferyford5309 I think sometimes people misinterpret my ability to entertain myself without other people as coldness, or at least aloofness. I don't think I'm a genius, but have always scored high on those kinds of things. I have always been able to entertain myself, and create enough wonder and curiosity about things that others disregard. That trait always seemed like an obstacle to me in keeping social connections in a normal way. Only my mom praised me for it, not being as demanding because I amused myself well. Mostly though, it has been a source of shame. I need other people. I love them. My friends and family are my heart. But damn! Nobody really seems to understand that I also need my own time alone to think on things and figure out the Big Picture dynamics going on. I feel better now, knowing that someone so brilliant shares that same trait. I've also tested on the spectrum, so maybe it's that.
Cool vídeo, bro. You're an amazing person. Keep going with gr8 stuff :)
Thank you! I have a video being posted tomorrow and a whole series on intelligence with one new video posted each week this summer going into fall.
Exacty. Problem solving, Beautiful person you are
Thank you, Eleanora! Your kind words are much appreciated! Wishing you a beautiful life filled with meaning!
I have an mensa iq of 121 but im only 14 and it was a test for 16-17 is this maybe a disadvantage? I also have asperger😔 and am happy to watch someone that also has the asperger syndrome
I became 14 yesterday and I have an IQ of 137
Very nice speech, good luck !, we can see that people who have really high IQ are modest and have no need to show it !
Thank you. Your perception is correct. Most of us are fairly modest. Of course, there are the very vocal exceptions that give us all a bad name ... but that's true for any group of individuals. Wishing you the very best in life!
Im 13, My IQ is 145 and I can totally relate to him
I'm glad that you realize your intellectual strengths while you are a teenager. Many schools and families hide this information and I believe you deserve that knowledge about yourself. Hone and use your skills to provide yourself and those you value a better life in the years ahead. Maximize your strengths and just know the best is yet ahead for you. I'm expecting great things from you in your future. Believe in yourself and all you are inside.
+ANIMO P How did you get tested for that score? If it was a random online test you found on Google, it is highly inaccurate and its results should be discarded immediately.
I was very skeptical of what you might have to say. But you said normal things :)
this was exactly what i needed to hear
Jeffrey, more videos,... please! I want to read the books you have read, I want to listen to the music that you enjoy - I think I read the 'wrong' books and listen to the 'wrong' music.
You are very humble. People who have an IQ of 115 to 125 are the most arrogant.
Thanks, Rohan!
Would you make a video of you speaking at your level? So I may be able to see the skill gap? I am grateful once more for the ideas you share. I agree with you. Though I'd like to understand what a conversation you feel comfortable with is about/styles used.
Hi i am also just 17 I am also inspired by him he is brilliant I mean IQ really matter
I won't elaborate on this but simply consider for a moment that perhaps it would not be advisable (or for me even desirable) to do so. What is understood and known in one's mind needn't always be shared with, or for others. Besides, there is a limiting nature even to your request that makes it unappealing to me. That said, I do honor and understand your positive intention - but I do decline.
@@jefferyford5309 @Jeffery Ford I understand, with this explaination I whole heartedly agree. It makes sense. Even in this brief expression of self I can recognize caliber. I am grateful. 😁😁
Jeffery, do you think geniuses are born, or do you think that people can "become" geniuses? After all, the brain is neuroplastic. I believe what people get out of life is what they put into it. Let me know what you think. Your words and engagement are greatly appreciated!
I think some people are born with the capacity for genius and whether or not it evolves is determined by choices, opportunities and environment.
Ironically, the huge sweatshirt he’s wearing makes his head look quite sure because it probably isn’t . People with high IQ’s tend to have larger heads.
Yeah i can too when the noise vibrates through the sound waves at the speed of sound
Iv watched a chinese drama once and its about this family and how they cooped with the revolution, the many things which they experienced, how they got torn apart had to scrap to get by. Then at the end they are finally back at home just as before the revolution, the woman is making food, the man is working on something, and the credits start rolling.
I cried so much, because that is the perfect example of a drama. These people went through all these ordeals and in the end life goes on, rice must still be cooked and work must still be done.
Americans don't know how to make subtle movies, its why their drama is too over the top, its not realistic.
There's a Buddhist saying, "Before enlightenment - chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment - chop wood, carry water." The best dramas and horror movies are psychological in nature and build over time. Subtleties and nuances edge us toward the front of our seat. These "over the top" movies you speak of are more like farces made for children.
I like that hoodie, and very appropriate for STEM students/majors in their twenties. :P
Lovely video, and congratulations on your award!
Thank you, Todd!
Good video, but I'm curious, what's it like to take in and interpret information for genius? Do you look at math problems and other information and "see" things vastly differently than a normal person?
BolnoyBratchny how would someone even answer that? I dont have an IQ as high as he does (142) but I can say that I dont see information differently. It really doesnt change much.
I think literally and when I hear or see a question I specifically answer that question. Many people will say, "Well I thought they were asking..." and get it all wrong. I just answer the specific questions asked because words have specific meanings. That's great for IQ tests but when you're this literal it makes socializing tough sometimes.
Iq doesn’t measure intelligence
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Yep. This is the current Mensa test. By having said collection, you have an estimated IQ of approximately 300-319.
I have a quick question sir: What is your honest opinion on the school system? In my view the way society has decided to put extreme emphasis on memory instead of understanding is truly disturbing, it’s like they want us to become machines. Why can’t they teach us to truly grasp and be able to enjoy the material we deal with in school. I bet most students don’t even understand most of the things they learn but as long as they remember the formula or the equation they will receive a good grade. I really don’t understand the logic behind this type of learning, the only possible reason I see is the efficiency this system has, you give students the steps to solve something and move on to the next topic. It would have been better if schools would have allowed students to delve into the topics independently and try to figure things out, once everybody has reached their max understanding you begin to teach them the main ideas and assist them in the learning process. Obviously this would be much more time costly and most teachers would actually have to do something instead of printing worksheets and handing them down. That is just my opinion, I would like to know yours ?
Wow you are an inspiration with an IQ such as yours! I mean just the IQ and your intelligence!!!!! Impressive!!!
Thanks, Jerry! I'm grateful for my gifts. Wishing you well!
Im crying rn. I've been craving someone who could maybe understand or atleast attempt to comprehend the struggles i face due to my high IQ. luckily i stumbled upon this video. Thank you
Thank you. Wishing you well and please realize while you might be in the minority ... you are not alone. All my best to you.
How come you believe that people can't increase their IQ up to your level? What do you mean when you say you have to bring your level of thought down to theirs and they can never bring their level of thought up to yours?
I believe you are referring to our needing to adjust our levels of expressed intelligence when conversing with others. We need to accept people where they are at the moment. Think of Aristotle's Law of Identity (a thing is itself.) Some people lack the reasoning and processing ability to grasp certain subjects and conclusions no matter how much you try to assist them. That could be due to general intelligence, limited knowledge base in the subject at hand, or far too often cognitive dissonance as well. Hope that helps and I wish you the very best in life!
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Beautiful... I understand...
Legend.
Great job! Thank you for the insight.
Thank you!
Hello Jeffery! I find your videos to be interesting. I want to ask you about IQ tests and considering there are many tests out there. Which ones are the most credible? I have had my IQ tested and it usually falls in the range between 150-160. I have had the pleasure of having dinner with several Mensa members, several of the members are many years older than me considering I am in my early 20s. Though I am happy to gallivant and socialize with them I am interested in meeting younger members of Mensa. Thank you Jeffery and I look forward to hearing back from you. -Rob Pinto
In my opinion the WAIS exam is the best I've seen. Very thorough and tests on numerous forms of intelligence.
I’d like to hear some of your theories without the layman terms. I like smart people.
I understand what you're saying and respect what you're saying. I also enjoy listening to smart people. Truthfully, I avoid many words so it can be inclusive and beneficial for all without talking down to anybody. Many (but certainly not all) apparently complex topics can be understood by most people if it is just presented directly and succinctly enough so that it is plain and interesting. I speak more to communicate than to impress. I will however at times have to use more complex terminology and then I define the word right after I speak it so everyone can benefit. It took me years to develop this speaking pattern and methodology. I warn others though not to necessarily follow my lead on this because over time I think it does the speaker harm. We need to keep ourselves sharp. That's also one of the reasons I'm so insular because then I am keeping my own company and can think (and speak in my head) as quickly and elaborately as I so choose. Thank you for your comment because I totally agree with your sentiment and it gave me an opportunity to share the benefits and pitfalls of my approach to speaking.
I am at 99.9th percentile but still i lived a normal life.I became intelligent after i started reading,learning and introspecting,not before.
If Aliens were to procreate with humans, this would be the first offspring you’d see.
We're all supposedly made from stardust so perhaps you're correct.
Jeffery Ford got dammit you roasted me
I really wish I could speak to you on your takes on certain movies that I like. Would be so interesting seriously
Hi Jeffery! I would like to ask you a question I had about IQ, more specifically IQ tests. Last year my school noticed a lack of interest from me in academics. My school didn't know exactly why I had low interest so without much thought they came to the conclusion that I might have mental difficulties that prevented me to learn like any other normal person. Long story short they took an IQ test on me, few weeks later my results came. I expected to be given a number but to my surprise the school counselor explained to me that she wasn't allowed to give me an exact number. Then she told me something that I found very odd, she said me that I had scored a below average iq in the test, but that the test also determined that I had a high iq "capacity". In my opinion she was definitely lying. Either I had a low iq and she simply didn't want to make me feel bad, or I actually had a high iq and she didn't want to tell me because then I would get even more arrogant. Since you seem to be knowledgeable about iq tests, what do you think is most likely what actually happened? I can tell you are a humble guy but please give me a 100% honest answer. I just want your genuine opinion on this.
Hi! Thanks for the great comment. I can truly sympathize with your situation. School for me was cruel and unusual punishment. Boredom beyond belief in most classes. I really can't comment on your conversation with her because I don't know enough of the backstory behind it and it's likely neither of us ever will. Get the best education and skills training you can receive there and remember what Frank Sinatra said, "The best revenge in life is massive success." Make something of yourself and realize school doesn't last forever ... and YOU, not an IQ test, defines who you are. I hope you'll go on to make a positive difference in this world.
damn, that was a solid answer
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There is no "IQ potential", you either have a high IQ or you don't. You're definitely not stupid if that's what's worrying you.
I'd bet she's lying to try and make you work harder instead of just being honest because she's a woman, and they're naturally manipulative. Then you throw in a sense of entitlement from getting a job immediately after college because well, affirmative action, and really women are more emotionally intelligent anyway, following the completion of a degree program she only got accepted into on some bs affirmative action policy again along with the fact she's most likely been neglecting her motherly instincts in the pursuit of her shite career fixing other people's problems because it makes her own seem less significant and helps stem the depression from never having children and realizing she's going to die alone so she justifies lying to you because you're just like a son to her, and you need some tough love, it'll "help" you in the short run and she can give you a pity party which satisfies her own neuroses without any consideration to the fact she's setting you up for an anxiety disorder and possibly even a personality disorder as the little thought that "maybe I'm not good enough" seeps into your subconscious and slowly consumes your entire life, like an anorexic thinking they're obese, a genius thinking he's retarded.
You're not stupid. A counselor wouldn't say "high IQ potential" if you had a substandard IQ, it'd be condescendin. You'd get the "It's going to be really hard, but you don't need to have a high IQ to be successful" speech. The other way around? Why it'll be harmless! It'll be beneficial because a real genius who works really hard? They're unstoppable!
And then you spend the rest of your life a miserable overachiever, dying of stress related disease. So, you have a choice now. You can ride on your IQ through highschool like I did, skip homework, ace the tests, and live a mediocre life or you can work hard, strive to achieve, and do it for the right reasons, be able to enjoy life, etc.
Good luck, kid. Don't waste too much time trying to get laid, you can lose years chasing that crap.
...Jesus Christ. So many people here only came to say they're smart.
The bee goes to the flower....
hi, it's Elisabetta. watching...
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Hi Elisabetta! Thank you for subscribing!
I was tested as a child, and was in the gifted range. It has resulted in many challenges as I feel extremely isolated often. I see through the media propaganda and political nonsense going on which also makes it frustrating to be in this world. Add to that the cultural stupidity we have currently with the strange mixture of relativism and an insistence on equality of outcome, and I am frustrated by the world. The only peace I have found has been in studying scripture and theology. However, this has become something that has a snowball effect…and as a busy wife and mother to three young kids I am highly distracted.
i always wanted to meet a genius.
Me too! The definition for genius is tricky and up for debate. The amusing thing is due to the Dunning Kruger Effect and Impostor Syndrome people who are geniuses often don't recognize it in their own life.
+Jeffery Ford you're right again sir.🙌
I really loved this video I one day hope to be very bright. This is so sweet how he treats people equal to him and values morales such as kindness over Intelligence. I am a freshman just entered high school and do you have any clue where I could be tested for my I.Q at my age and acutely.
This isn't counseling advice but I'd personally speak with my parents, physician and possibly my school counselor about this. I wish I had known how gifted I was at an earlier age. All my best to you on your journey!