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It's always heartening to see people at the far end of the IQ spectrum presenting as humble, patient, and encouraging human beings who want their fellows to succeed. Thanks, Jeffery.
Thank you and you're very welcome. Other peoples success is often rewarding to far more people than just themselves. We enjoy a multiplier effect throughout our lives that tend to rise us up if we are flourishing in the proper conditions for growth.
@@jefferyford5309 you have given me some hope. I used to be pretty smart as a kid, but the environment I was forced to be around, as well as a bad diet, has severely lowered it. I'm 27 and want to go to college someday
@@DavidBloodJohnson It's great hearing from you again, David. I've heard it said that a persons past doesn't have to equal their future ... and it's true! The time you spent eating poorly and in whatever environment you were in doesn't define you ... YOU DO! Let go of the past, forgive yourself if necessary and move positively forward toward the life you most desire by making the best choices possible for yourself. One other thing, I used to tutor college/university students and many older students felt out of place in the classroom. Don't let that stop you because you will be an excellent example that will give hope to others AND you have 40 years left until retirement ago of 67. You have so much life ahead to live and to shine. Make your life extraordinary!
@Avocado Toast I appreciate the kind words, but I see it as a curse that I need to be rid because along with it i have a learning/intellectual disability, severe ocd, add/adhd, ptsd, intrusive thoughts, etc. I am doing this all on my own, and I'm 2 years past the age of a fully developed brain. My family abandoned me, and pretty much left me to rot. I will always see this as a curse to be rid of. I never even finished high school because I was kicked out. I may be too late for me to go through neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity. I'm pretty much screwed for the rest of my life. I can't eat normal food like everyone else. All of my interests are things that do not even contribute to society, but no matter how much I want to get away from those interests, my brain will not let me.
TL;DW Directory: 02:44 - How to listen correctly 05:50 - How to read intelligently 08:45 - Increasing your attention span 12:58 - Developing the mental syntax necessary for higher level thoughts 16:08 - Creating a strong intellectual environment for you to live in
Jeffery Ford hi, I'm a kid, my dad has an IQ of 160. He's considered a, "Super genius" He often says I could be a genius. That's one of my dreams. My mom tell's me, "Your not a genius. Your dad has a very high IQ, but is not a genius. Genius's have very hard life's and are introverts." I think that their's people who are smarter then you, everybody has an equal. A minor, and a superiority. I have ADHD, so attention span is hard for me, but I've figured out too control it... So, you've really helped me. I'm only 11, so I'm still not very. "Wise" But I'm still trying to imagine ME being a genius, I hope you see this...
Da real Mr crbs, I'm not Jeffery Ford, but thought I'd chime in. When I was growing up, I was in much the same situation. My father was, and is, a genius (on the IQ scale). Although, that does not mean it comes without character flaws, sometimes to a fault. You're very humble for your age to understand that everyone falls within a spectrum, where there are always people above and below. My advice to you is to focus on learning as much as you can, exploring the world, and fostering your own curiosity. Don't pay too much attention to IQ scores or any other measure of intelligence. What matters the most is if you enjoy life, enjoy company, and have fun.
How to listen correctly: •accept that words mean what they mean •accept what's being conveyed with you •don't listen waiting to speak; be active •ask questions •don't judge what people are saying why they are saying it to you(Don't judge so quick) •take notes How to read intelligently: •consider the source of everything(age, environment, era of college attendance, place of birth, gender, who, date) Attention span building(working memory): •learn to be comfortable in your own company and in silence •create a nice environment •have have special interest(passion) where you can incrementally shift that passion to other things •diet: know your body Developing proper mental syntax for higher thought: •really really good grammar •increase your vocabulary •music •math(structure,systems,patterns) Creating a strong intellectual environment: •quiet •Still •peace •encourage daydreams Misc: •pool intellectual resource(other people •think with yourself •surround yourself with great books(with people who you want to emulate logically or emotionally) •other things that aren't in music Thank you sir. And I highly implore others to watch the video in its entirety
Math brings me to tears in two minutes. One parent was kind of helpful. The other parent lived to scream at me while I was doing homework. The WORST! I never got over it. Reading, same. I taught myself how to read at 40. Love books. This is a good video. Thank you so much.
Donna, Thank you for sharing your story! So many people have given up not because of a deficiency on their part but because of the nonsense they have had imposed upon them by others. I'm incredibly happy you went back and learned to read at 40. That is a beautiful and loving thing you did for yourself and I hope your message will inspire others to do the same. You have dignity and wisdom. I honor that in you!
Jack Black It means that Donna learnt to read once more at 40 years old. She/he (I don’t want to be accused of assuming genders) obviously delayed the learning, rather procrastinated learning how to posses the skill of reading. Hope this was helpful-Amy-Rose (Also considering something, do you think I should try for Mensa because I need other’s opinions. I’m not sure if I’m too young to ask my parents. I am 12. Don’t worry if you don’t have a specific opinion on this subject but I would greatly appreciate any acknowledgements and opinion. Many thanks.)
When someone is yelling at you, the parts of your brain that handle Logic, Reasoning and Creativity shut OFF. That is NOT the correct way to help a child do homework at all! I'm so sorry. I'm glad you taught yourself to read again, I hope that you can at least learn enough math to balance a checkbook and understand your own taxes. Its so important for many things in life
@@marjorie2459 Do you like picture books better, like illustrated books or children's books? Maybe you are a visual learner. I prefer books with some illustrations in them, it just hold my interest much better.
High inteligence is nothing without discipline and work. I am a smart person. I am being humble and there will always be someone above me, but I speak 7 languages at 17, grade A student, a great speaker have a high sense of awareness. Yet for all these years I was useless, just looking at a screen and doing nothing. Now i am a business owner, am studying 3 more languages and doing that all while exercising and working consistently. In life, emotional inteligence is way more useful. You must stop wanting and thinking about and instead do. This guy is an example of both. Take notes.
@@spoopyscaryskelebones3846 I consider "speaking" a language anything B2 and above. :) While it is true that most languages i speak are slavic (russian/serbo croatian/macedonian/bulgarian) and closely related, i can still communicate in english german and albanian. My best foreign language is english and my worst is albanian which i am still learning but undersand (it is particularly hard because of the wide variety of dialects)
@@suncityy4833 any advice to someone wanting to learn a language, for example german. I want to be self taught until I surpass B1 level but I don’t want to miss essential grammatical rules
Notes (Disclaimer: English is not my 1st language): The speecher has IQ in the 99.9 percentile and he believes that: -IQ can be almost always raised since the external context we grow up in is far from perfect. - to raise IQ you need a good foundation: - how to listen = arguing comes often from not listening to others. To be a good listener be active (i.e. shut down the internal voices in your head and ask questions). Through listening we can "steal" technical experience of people, so do it. While listening, suspend judgement (often the speaker justify a statement after he has made it, so let him explain to have a better idea of what is being said). Take notes (e.g. while talking with the doctor). -how to read INTELLIGENTLY= for everything you read consider always the source. Consider the age and the context in which the author is writing (age, historical phase, geography, gender). Ask yourself who published the material. Think about the date of publishing. -attention span= you want a good attention span because a good working memory it's a prerequisite for high level thougths. To do this: learn to be comfortable both in company and while alone (to do that you can create a good environment). Also, you need to have a very special interest where you reach a state of flow. Then apply this state of flow capacity to other things. -Diet= know how different foods affect you. Mental syntax= it is necessary to develop higher level thoughts. You need good grammar skills to think better. Vocabulary= most people think in words. The more nuanced your vocabulary the better your thoughts. Music & Math= both help develop mental syntax. Those 2 combined with language skills give you a very solid foundation Environment= you need a place where you can stay at peace with yourself (inside or outside your house). Give yourself time to daydream (the foundation of invention) and a space where you can hear your thoughts (society always wants to tell us what to think, learn to listen to yourself) Other people= get involved with other people as they know yhings that you don't. People change people. Great books= read great books . If you read good grammar you learn good grammar. Music= listen to classical music. Not all music is good for your mind. Museums= go to museums.
22 years old here, and you have been right on point in taddressing solitude and daydreaming as the key to an active intellectual life. I've always been a very introspective and introverted person and daydreaming has been a constant in my daily life since I was 9. I never had the chance to develop typical friendships with peers my age, so daydreaming was a way for me to be occupied and it's done it's job in making me feel less alone. I recommend the book Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World by Michael Harris. It's one of my comfort reads and there is a lovely section in one of the chapters addressing the importance of daydreaming to reinforce a sense of self-identity.
Thank you, Avery. Building up your tribe can take awhile for many/most outliers in our world. Celebrate your differences and make the most of who you are. Respectfully, Jeffery
I am 24, just as you are now. I find that I'm not really curious anymore. I'm not introspective and I don't like to think very much. I have my routine and I do think about what to do about my favourite spend of time I have access to: Building muscle. I used to be more introspective and wonder a lot more. Now i just do not care and I can't make myself care. Even writing this comment, each sentence is borne out of very brief impulses. I am not thinking throughout. Just in short bursts. I'd become mentally hyperactive otherwise. Problem is I need intelligence and curiosity in order to make money, so I can be independent and give rise to the next generation. I came here looking for help. I seem unable to learn almost anything. I can't think fast anymore. :(
@@TheBcoolGuymy advice to you would be to figure out what you wnt to learn as you mentioned you’re looking for independence in generating your money. Understand why & understand what business interests you the must. The same with learning understand why you’re doing i, figure out what you want to learn and what is of interest to you. Once you have figured that out what you want to learn is more specific and you won’t waste your time reading or learning things that don’t correspond with your pursuit. Once you have done that develop building blocks and a plan to learn and understand the thing you’re interested in. Ideally starting from the basics gradually working your way up to harder concepts ect
Those who are truly intelligent show humility. I have met many smart people in my college years, but the smartest of them in my courses were as humble as this man here.
@@jefferyford5309 I feel as though humility may be a key to skepticism which in itself is a strong foundation for scientific and mathematical thought. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on these topics. They have inspired me to go back over some of my college math courses and get a deeper understanding that just the grade I was given.
Jeffrey, I have known many bright people in my life, most self-proclaimed, but you encapsulate not only a bright mind but a wise soul - and that is true genius. It is clear that you care for and think deeply about your fellow human beings, and it is important to you to help them live productive and as creative lives. You, and your videos, are inspiring - you are helping many people you do not know to become the best people they can be. I hope you continue your video series - this may be your most important life’s work as it lifts up and inspires so many of us. Stay well my friend, and may God grant you many more years healthy and happy years on this earth.
I can't think of a good reason to why you don't have more subscribers. This is powerful information from a powerful man like yourself. Thank you for sharing and please share more.
Thank you, Arsh! Much appreciated. I watched your Angelina Jolie video in your playlists. Wanted is my favorite movie of hers. Girl Interrupted, Gia and The Tourist are outstanding as well.
What a sweet and humble man you are! I was actually searching for videos like this in order to help my children this summer, because they have started slacking, academically. But as I listened, I actually started wanting to implement your suggestions for myself!! Thank you and God bless you🙏🏾
Thank you, Madgie Madgie! I have another video titled, Become a Genius & Master the Secret of Life that I've spoken about on the Christal Frost Show's radio/podcast that can absolutely transform peoples lives to places they never believed possible. I can assure you that it will blow your mind and it can EASILY be done in the home with less effort than most people would believe possible. I hope you'll check it out for both yourself and your children. th-cam.com/video/Std3RX5ujNg/w-d-xo.html All my best to you and yours!!!
Learning to ask good questions is an incredibly underrated skill. I can listen to a speech and think someone is smart but they are demonstrating knowledge or insight in to a single domain. If someone asks really good questions however it can show they have good listening skills, comprehension, are actively questioning and analysis what is being said and they know what to ask to improve their knowledge.
I'm so glad a video like this exists. It's focused on sharing skills and techniques. Teaching people the how and the why of doing something practical. I'm a student who used to consistently perform in the top 1-3% in just about every cognitive skills, aptitude, and school based test for his entire life. I landed myself into medical school at the age of 18, living on my own, away from home. None of the comforts of my hometown - no familiarity, family, structure, community, schedule, church, or support network keeping me in check. I quickly fell apart. Everyone around me was suddenly just as intelligent as I was. I was no longer able to stand out so easily; i had to manage living alone, i didnt have anyone keeping me accountable, i had trouble keeping schedules on my own. No structure, no handholding by family or school, playing way too many video games, exercising too little, sleeping very late, sleeping very little, and eating horribly - if i eat at all. I feel like 1-2 years of this really left me without my former talents. I hope it's not too late. These skills will hopefully see me reacquire the levels of skill and talent i felt i had possessed some 2-3 years ago.
Usually Mensa types are just good puzzles, but all this advise is actually useful. Notice a common theme through all his advice is not jumping to conclusions. He keeps saying Possible, not definitely. Everyone wants easy definite answers and that’s where people go off the rails. Life is about taking new complex things and making them simple. Not about making everything simple. Trying to make everything permanently simple is the same as giving yourself an expiration date because you’re gonna become outdated because everything changes.
Concentration and persistence is definitely key along with being able to put things together and seeing things in a systemic manner and developing processes that make sense for the matter at hand.
Hi Jeff, I am an A.I. theorist and I came up with a new understanding of intelligence. Mental coordination. I have a meta-model that says we build models of the world then simulate what can happen. As we learn more we can subconsciously be creative combining what we know in new ways. My insight into this also was from Immanuel Kant. That all we can know is perception. So this is the metamodel. We recognize and then simulate then decide. I love your videos and hope you make more. I made some videos myself if you want to see them. You are a wonderful person. What you said in your video are good tips for how to organize thinking. It follows my model that I want to develop further. I am asking people to help me so I share with people and discuss with them my thoughts. I like solving problems like you. I want to understand how it is possible people can solve problems. That is why I am an A.I. theorist. I need to understand intelligence before I can create it. And I need to make friends to help me with what I cannot do myself. Keep making wonderful videos Jeff.
I truly appreciate your comment and what you're pursuing. We need people like you to move humankind forward toward maximizing our evolutionary potential.
This is very interesting. From my experience, it seems as if I've increased my IQ over a 4 year span. I don't know if it's because of puberty, but I experienced a huge increase in mental capabilities around 9th grade. The year before, I got bad grades in a class, so I told myself I would get straight A's throughout all of high school. In 9th grade, I suffered daily to attend to my anxiety and lack of focus. Ever since that year, I've been getting better ever since. These tips seem to be true according to what I experienced over the years in high school. If I had anything to add (now that I'm writing this on the spot), then it would be to practice introspection and/or mindfulness meditation. For me, I was lonely in high school, so I spent most of my time alone. The world, as it truly is, really opens up to you once you train your metacognition to look at your thinking and behavior. I've learned to move past my enslaving psychological complexes.
J ross Psychological complexes can directly hinder one’s ability to apply their intelligence. I only made good grades after I began the process of sorting out my complexes
@J People who lack mindfulness, self-awareness, and boundaries are more susceptible to influence from social media. And the influence from social media can vary from being healthy to extremely neurotic, depending on what is going on in the culture at that time & the person's history on the app. Where social media can engender neurosis, it is pathological and can trap people in loops of fantasy-indulgence. Thus, the person using the app should heavily monitor themselves and their social media ecology in order to avoid any neurotic influence & fantasy entrapment going against their individuation. The healthiest parts of social media would be those influences which inspire action in the world, self-development, good relating with others, and the acquisition of resources for the fulfilment of your potential.
Thank you so much for this video. It really made me sad to hear from some people that you can't improve one of the main aspects that's responsible for your success in life. You saved a person from completely giving up on life.
Thank you so very much for letting me know how this information has affected your life. . This means a lot to me. I strongly suggest that you also watch my video titled, Become a Genius and Master the Secret of Life. th-cam.com/video/Std3RX5ujNg/w-d-xo.html It breaks things down into the simplest components and I know it has also helped others. I make videos that I wish I would have had when I was younger and then I share my experiences and knowledge with the world. Thank you for reminding me once again that my offerings have value. Your act of kindness today made a difference in my life as well. All my best to you.
First time I hear IQ can be raised.. I don't understand why everyone says IQ cannot be increased. I have been thinking about this lately and figured that studying math seriously should help in raising IQ, but I didn't think about studying grammar and language! My IQ is not genius level, but it is cool to think that one could get there... This is very motivational, thanks!
This may have been published 3 years ago, but this is so inspiring. I’ve never heard somebody speak anything so inspiring like you did. For some time I’ve lost motivation for school, and pretty much life but after listening and watching this it’s like changed my point of view of how I view things. Thank you so much for making this video it’s really helpful to me, I’ve never in my life seen someone like you and I want to thank you I feel motivated from watching this. It makes me want to actually do something and reach my goals that I’ve never tried to reach because recently I have been failing school due to 2020 and everything happening and it’s caused me to loose motivation but this actually help me gain back my confidence. Thank you!
Thank you so VERY much, Nishinoya! May you manifest everything that is great inside of you and have an even greater time doing it and enjoying its rewards!
You're very welcome and I'm glad that you understand as well. It's amazing to me that so many people try to fight this being true and want to attack whatever source tries to improve their lives and make our world better. Thank you for speaking up with your acknowledgement. Much respect to you!
Fantastic discussion. Might I add, "try something new". Learn how to recognize different patterns, by taking up new challenges. For instance, a second language, chess, an instrument, jiu jitsu,... healthy new habits which force you to see the world from a different perspective.
This is some of the best advice I have ever heard in my opinion. I have always been a numbers guy, and I have stayed in my own little mind with just numbers. I will branch out and learn some new things. May GOD bless you, sir.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're a numbers guy and that you also would like to branch out and learn some new things. Numbers can be quite fascinating. A person could live a very full life investigating the power (and sometimes mystery involving) of numbers. Enjoy discovering more about the world and who you are and know I wish you the best!
Thanks. You gave some good sense advice. Focus for me is the no.1 factor. The critical thinking: “The purpose of philosophy is not the truth the purpose of philosophy is to teach you how to think.” I personally think in images, but I know 4 languages. The tip about vocabulary is welcomed. Thanks. A new idea : BDNF and blood flow to the brain , exercise make you more mentally fit. The self-control of attention is essential.
Thank you Jeffrey - I’ve watched this video today 26 May 2023, exactly 6 years after you made it, and it means a lot to me, as if it was meant just for me today! - thank you so much! Blessings to you!
Thank you so much. Much of what I included were timeless truths for assistance that will likely never become outdated. May we both continue to grow and improve ourselves in a myriad of ways of our own choosing. I wish you wellness and many blessings as well!
Thank you, Growing up I was insecure about my intelligence which led me to be on wrong path , later on I learned to believe in my self, I got away from my old life and I hope practicing this will let me increase my perception on life.
wow it is so refreshing hearing someone validate my feelings about early education and how the modern education system is more about indoctrination as opposed to fostering critical thinking skills. that is now more apparent than ever. thank you for that
The listening and refraining from judgement is key. "Principles over personality." And yeah...reading is a skill, not a passive activity. I'm going to check out more of your work.👏
Thank you. Reading and listening are subjects that should be taught and practiced throughout grade school and then as an introductory first year college component for a mandatory communications course.
That was beautiful. Bring life to life. Honestly, I want to change my lazy, unambitious ways so bad, and the biggest struggle is utilising focus and discipline to really understand the systems that govern the ideas in what I'm learning. It's always possible, I shouldn't constantly beat myself up over failure, but instead present the opportunity to change. Bless your soul Jeffery.
Wise words. Thinking in terms of systems and patterns can take us far in life. I've noticed this works differently for different people AND in different ways throughout our lives as our strengths change as we mature and grow. Enjoy the process the best you can and know that I wish you well!
I just found your channel and appreciate you covering a topic that is often misrepresented, misinterpreted, or clouded in emotional arguments. Over ten years ago, I achieved a Prometheus score on one of the Hoeflin tests (the one without vocabulary questions). Back then my vocabulary was weak, and my scores, such as SAT, reflected that. I made an effort to read more fiction (including your favorite), and, as you recommend in this video, I sought out authors with a variety of backgrounds, genders, etc. The Hoeflin tests are no longer active--maybe not even available--but my vocabulary has drastically increased alongside my writing ability. Your mentioning of focus is great point that others tend to ignore. People talk about intelligence as an innate trait, like hair color, that is independent. I think it is more helpful to think of intelligence as a skill, like throwing a ball. Nobody knowledgeable discounts the genetic influence, but throwing a ball well relies on neuromuscular factors, flexibilty, advantageous anatomy. And, of course you can practice and improve!
Well stated. We can all improve our minds in a myriad of ways. How one desires to do so for one's self should be contemplated at length and put into action ... if one so desires.
Listen Correctly - Words mean something. Be active while listening. Ask questions to learn. - Don't judge what people are saying. Don't interrupt. Take notes Read Intelligently - Consider the source (background of author) - Surround yourself with great books Attention Span (longer) 1. Learn to be comfortable in silence and in own company 2. Have special interest that allows you to focus 3. Diet (use sugar and caffeine well) Mental Syntax - Have very good grammar - Improve Vocabulary Environment - Quiet and still where you can daydream and create - Be at one with your own thoughts
The best teachers are not just people who give information, but they also teach their students how to get it themselves. Thank you for this video.👏👏🙏🙏 Edit: SUBBED.
Yes sir you are right because no one tells how to increase IQ and every lines of yours are 110% correct and I am going to follow these immediately , thankyou...
This is all true and valuable information! Thank you for making this video! i Would like to touch on the importance of getting help... i cant stress that enough.. You mentioned about ADHD etc., people getting the help they need to focus.. I would highly encourage people to pursue any type of mental health they need... Personally, i am Bipolar.... When i finally addressed my mental health issue, my life became increasingly better... Not only my life, but I also started having a positive impact on other peoples lives. My mental abilities started astonishing me over time. In a two year time I had accomplished more than I had in my entire life. Doors started opening to me that i never thought possible.... So yes, please, if you need some type of help, get it. Don't be ashamed. Also, the part of environment... That is such a huge factor... Also, very key element you spoke on, Your environment. Your environment and the people you have around you are a key player, not only in your intelligent quotient, but in your ability to exceed in life. Create a positive and peaceful environment for yourself..... and stop being lazy. Put in the work, such as increasing your vocabulary. Thank you so much for this video and i truly hope this video reaches every person on this planet. I also hope with the worlds available technology, more and more people like yourself start to emerge and are able to play a larger part in our society... People like yourself are truly a blessing, and especially in this day in time, we need many more like you influencing the younger generations. Thank you for being you.
I have watched this video about 5 times, I think so much about IQ and thinking in general. Finding this video really helped me plan for what I wanted my future to consist of. I scheduled my Mensa administration test and I thank you for helping me find my way.
the crazy thing is, i literally knew all of this, but never really took the time to make the connections and dwell deeper into how and why they work. well, this video basically helped me materialize those thoughts ive held inside me from a long time, especially coming from someone i can really trust without judging their whole lives before them speaking a word (i do that). coming from a 16 yr old, but, never lose hope in life, in what you really at your best can be, sure it would take sacrifices, changes, things you may not wanna do, but the reward outweighs all of them, the brain is a fascinating little lump of protien and fat, believe in yourself. good luck to everyone who have been thinking that they were a loser up until now!
Daydreaming is so vitally important because everything new begins with a new thought - plus, it's fun dreaming up new dreams and thoughts that are self generated and totally uncensored by the rules of others.
There is a point where too much of everything , even good, becomes poisonous eg. drinking too much water could kill you. That happend with me daydreaming all the time and my wife became unhappy. Latly I came across Wim Hof metod and started breathing, streaching and cold exercises (find on TH-cam). Not only it makes me being here and now with others loved ones, listning to them (daydreaming still a lot of fun and good energy, but not all the time). I found out that WH metod increased my IQ test scores too.
Joining groups and creating an environment are great advice, I've been imagining that for a long time, getting people with different skill set together to build something is what makes humans much more superior compared to other animals
I'd love to see more of individuals of excellence bonding together to create a better world and finding ways to expand the vision so that it can include the masses.
Thank you so much Jefferey, I've been feeling lost for a while and you put everything into perspective for me. I'm going to immediately start implementing these habits into my life. I wish you the best.
Thank YOU, Kyle. I'm glad I helped you along your path. Life is a long time and it takes time to fully grow, mature and develop. It doesn't happen all at once. For me it has taken decades and I'm still maturing and becoming someone new and someone more. I hope I never stop growing. Enjoy your journey and I wish you the very best along your path.
A huge effusive thanks to you - sir Jeffrey Allan Ford - for transforming my brain! I followed almost every of your pieces of advice thenceforth - I expanded my vocabulary and improved my grammar. I learnt 568 advanced words in English and 38 in my native language within a couple of months - it's very fulfilling. You're a hero!
I am enjoying reading so many intelligent people's sophisticated thoughts and humble opinions on this comment section, and your replies. How you are embracing people's comments from different perspectives is inspiring and encouraging me to listen to others better. Personally I haven't met anyone whose IQ is 99.9 percentile and above(or I haven't realized) and I had assumptions that those people might be arrogant. Thank you for breaking my ignorant assumption.
Thank you! The high IQ world is a true cross section of humanity with its truly humble participants as well as its sometimes pain in the derriere egomaniacs who believe their every syllable is a gift from on high. While I certainly prefer the one group over the other ... I have definitely found that I can learn from both and that sometimes the ego driven members help to keep things alive and moving forward. We all have our place ... no matter how annoying some folks can sometimes be. I know that I'm a fairly different human being (my TED Talk discusses that) so if I want to be understood and tolerated by others then I need to extend that same courtesy to those who are different from myself. Balance & Respect & Appreciation.
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you so much for replying. This means a lot to me since I have desire to be intelligent and I want to talk with great intellects. I will treat others how I want to be treated like you said. I have questions I want to ask you. I treat people with respect and I love exploring the ideas or truth with people and I often come across people who are not ready to discuss. (My definition of people who are ready to discuss = people who are able to see other people's perspectives and people who have ability to admit that they were wrong). What do you do when you face situations like this and why? Or should I just understand that this is the way they discuss and accept them? Do you sometimes try to change their thoughts? I would love to hear your insight on this and I would appreciate a lot.
@@thegreatestcomesfromthewor6929 My father once said to me, "Think about how hard it is to change yourself ... then realize that it is exponentially harder to change anybody else." My dad was right about that. I rarely care to change anybody's viewpoint because it just doesn't really matter to me in most cases. Plus, so many people are absolutely immersed in their own cognitive dissonance that it makes it a fools errand to try to speak rationally with them. Plus, most people think and make decisions based more on emotions than they do based on critical thinking so then you're practically reduced to speaking to them like you would speak to a child which demeans us both. BTW, I made a video about cognitive dissonance if you care to view it. One more thing ... care more about what YOU think than what other people think. Learn to (and work to deserve to) have your viewpoint matter more to you than other peoples affirmation of your views -- that is what individuality and freedom is all about.
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts on this. It is so hard to change myself. I will focus on what I think rather than what other people think or rather than other peoples affirmation of my viewpoints. I think you are changing people's lives or thoughts by creating the videos here. I watched your cognitive dissonance video after you told me. It was very helpful to understand myself and others. I will work hard to reduce my cognitive dissonance.
Thank you! That's an incredibly rewarding compliment in the form of an observation to receive. I'll continue to post various videos on intelligence, genius and ways to brighten people's lives and hopefully they will resonate with you.
You are right about how it feels good to be around people on your iq level. I just got this nice feeling while listening to you and seeing how you think and acknowledge the multilayered nature of things. Actually the lack of connection I usually get make me feel almost antisocial and sad. It is such a relief to at least connect with what you say. I never wanted to segregate people but maybe I will find refuge in one of this societies you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.
That was really cool. I thought I was going to hear about how to learn to do things that apply to an IQ test, but most of this I think was for real world intelligence. One thing I would add in evaluating credibility is that learning to gauge motivation is critical. How much money is involved? How much peer pressure? How much ego? These are the primary three motivators in the world today. Ego is the biggest problem, because that's the one in your head.
Took notes during this video. Listening Tried to listen without mental chatter. Considered the source, perspective and date. Attention Tried to focus attention by keeping comfortably silent in my own company. Considered the help of others. Engage in a special interest. Know my strengths. Improve my skills. Take control over my metabolism. Mental Syntax Develop cognitive tools Work on my grammar and nuanced vocabulary by using internet tutorials. Practice music and mathematics. Create a strong intellectual environment. Complex thought while walking within natural settings. Create a nice working place. Join groups, pool intellectual resources. Keep a personal library of great books. Develop appreciation of art and music.
Good and sound advice all around, Jeffery. A few thoughts from someone much closer to the opposite end of the IQ spectrum from you: * Regarding “consider the source,” something I think is important as a prerequisite to that is having a good foundation of self-knowledge. Without knowing one’s _own_ biases and other cognitive tendencies, considering (or speculating about) those of others has a higher potential for misuse (e.g., by getting deflected/rejected by one’s own unrecognized biases, or further reinforcing them). * I suspect that in many cases, people who use poor grammar, punctuation, and syntax don’t know it, and so won’t seek out resources to improve it no matter how abundant and easily accessed the resources are. But what you said later in the video, about the potentially positive influence of reading good writing by those you’d want to emulate, could be useful in at least some of these cases. * Where you said “daydreams are _not_ a waste of time,” I would say, daydreams not _necessarily_ a waste of time. It depends on the context (when, where, why, how long). I’m sure many of us are all too familiar with using daydreaming as a way of avoiding things, for instance.
Thank you. People are still viewing it and assimilating the message and using it however they please. So many ways to touch peoples lives .... Wishing you an amazing life!
As soon as I opened your video, I felt a huge amount of energy passing through my body. It seems to me that you have a very special mission here on planet earth. I can feel that you are being helped by very powerful spiritual forces. You are actually, a very powerful spiritual being yourself. Everything that you are has been chosen by you and your spiritual team before you were born, so you would be able accomplish this important mission. I am a Psychic by the way.
I'm glad that I was able to share with you during this time of your life. I'm now an autodidact - meaning I teach myself the things I desire to know (when I'm able.)
This video you have made was what I needed to guide myself, I'm 18 now and all throughout highschool I chased these principles one by one unconsciously. It all began with writing on my own to cope with my chaotic world, then it spread into a curiosity of information and I found myself reading thinking fast and slow by Daniel Khanman. I was fascinated by what I didn't know now, so I moved on to different math classes and pushed myself in them to see what they "really did for me"(before I thought it was JUST for being able to do calculations which a calculator could do easily, I was ignorant). I noticably became more resilient when it came to problem solving. When I coupled all of this together, during my sophomore year in highschool all the way up to graduation, with meditation. I began to feel a the steady lapping of waves of potentially useful thoughts against the shores of my mind which became resources for helping with deciding the life that I'd want layed before me. Everything felt within my grasp, but then I graduated from school. I stopped practicing math, I stopped sitting and thinking in silence as much, I leaned more heavily into hanging out with friends and girlfriends. I felt slow, my room became messy, and my self esteem sunk. You provided the video that made me realize the importance of these forms of thinking I had come across so naturally. This will certainly change my life for the better, thank you for keeping it real.
Thank you! Your comment really means a lot to me. Sometimes life makes it easy to get caught up in a wide variety of things - and the opportunity cost of that then causes us to sometimes lose track of the best of who and what we are. I'm glad you're finding your way back AND that you have people in your life as well. Stay you!
Tremendous presentation. I teach this material and you are a fantastic spokesperson for this message. Validating and empowering in tone and rich in content. Thank you for this important contribution.
Thank you very much. I appreciate your feedback and wish you much success in helping to guide others to improving their intelligence. It's important work that you're doing and keep in mind you might be planting seeds that will grow long after you've lost touch with your students. You are likely far more successful than you'll ever know especially considering the multiplier effect that occurs as your students lives touch others peoples lives, etc. etc..
I'm do weird because when I do Iq tests on the internet the results are beyond 20-60 (Very Dumb) and I AM consideres the geniuses oficial my School and by my parents (Sorry english is nota my First language)
Intelligence is the ability to make new meaningful connections in proper timing. And our brain react to the fullest when our interests are related to. So, the way to increase intelligence is some sets of thinking combinations of 'new' and 'interest'. Find and learn or create new interesting things. Any brain activities that are associated with this will help you increase your own creative abilities, i.e. intelligence.
Read philosophy and play chess I say. One is about understanding complex ideas, the other is about thinking ahead. Creativity, now that's a totally different ball game. No idea what my own IQ is, I passed the 11 plus thing in the UK, so it can't be too low. Met some guys though that just blew me away. Like a lot depends on your environment, work in local government or something and you think you're intelligent, move out of that into the real world and you meet these guys who are unreal.
Hi Pat, In my opinion, the trick is to find your tribe where your kind (and level) of intelligence is most desired, needed and appreciated. That helps with bonding, rapport and being most useful and fulfilled.
Jeff You deserve total deference, for your humility and willingness to share your gift, thank you, you prove the adage " the most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason creates"
Thank you. The world needs more beauty and less strife in the world right now (and always.) My videos are intended to build people up in ways they've never anticipated to be possible for them to achieve. Genius can be built incrementally over time through persistence and dedication. One just needs the drive and to learn the process of "how to."
I try to keep in mind that not everyone has the same good fortune as so many others around them. I encourage those who lack the computer (or tablet or smart phone) and connection to frequent a public library where computers can often be used for free.
This changes my perspective substantially. The topic related to checking source of Information is my favourite, because it changes my view on how I consume advice from people
Glad my message could be of use to you. I once heard that the worst vice is advice ... so I generally try to mostly just offer up ideas and possibly even alternatives from time to time. Wishing you the best in life!
Great video! At a recent IQ test I scored 150 and I'm preparing soon to take the original supervised Mensa test and let's see. I'm playing so called 'brain games' at neuronation site, which I think are really great and helpful. I'm trying to limit my diet to the 5 following things: lean meat (I really like pork, as I know their anatomy is close to the humans and thus containing many good for humans nutrients), fish and seafood, leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, kale), different nuts (especially walnuts) and different berries. All of that as organic, as my budget allows me. I've just learned to juggle with 3 tennis balls counter clockwise and I'm planning to start learning soon to do it clockwise. And few other brain developing activities. From all the mentioned things for brain development in the video, I would argue a bit about the grammar. For what it's actually good - for developing rigor? Maybe... In my view, too much concern about the grammar can be more of unnecessary obsession, than rigor developing factor. I'm always repeating to my friends, that the function of the language (spoken or written) is to transfer information. If the information is successfully transferred - the function is executed. Anything further is unnecessary formality. I'm trying as much as possible to avoid formalities. I think, that they are harmful for the thinking and hold back the intellectual development. My advice in this case is - rather let your imagination race wildly, than worry about rules and formalities.
Thank you for the terrific comment. You make many good points and you're growing as an individual. It's important to keep adding and changing for growth. I wish you well on the formal exam. All my best to you.
I recommend consuming meat from ruminant animals, such as those in the Bovidae and Cervidae families (beef, deer, sheep, etc.), over pork specifically because ruminants have a more efficient digestive system for processing a plant-based diet compared to monogastric animals like humans and pigs. Potential benefits of ruminant meat include higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids (especially if grass-fed), a better micronutrient profile, plus a richer flavor, and a more appealing texture.
This is all great advice. And as someone who has improved IQ, it takes practice. So take notes and make a list if you have to. Practice. Make it visible. Perform these tasks every day. Just one more thing to stay focused, expand your vocabulary, and keep things interesting. If there is anything that is difficult to understand, look it up. Go to the source. There is no excuse not to, now that we have internet. And practice using the concepts in sentences to make them yours. It takes time to master the letters and symbols that pass for knowledge. So take the time to install and use them. Do continue to make progress...
Very glad to hear that my video has helped you. I honor your choice of professions and trust that you will help to heal many people in the future. Your life will touch not just the people you heal, but also their friends, relatives and the future generations that will have an opportunity to exist all because you chose a career of lifesaving service to others. With Much Respect, Jeffery
I believe that the thing that matters the most is mindful awareness. Basically, mindful awareness of your own behavior in the moment governs your choices and perception of reality. This is why meditation is effective. Change is easy when you are aware of what you want to change.
I wrote an article for the August 2019 edition of the Mensa World Journal titled, Meditating Away Our Genius Monkey Minds. We are living in an era where too many people are afraid to pause, breathe and to simply be. I've given radio/podcast interviews on mindfulness and meditation and have been a guest speaker for a Yoga Teacher Training course. For me, it's a practice, not a religion. I don't over-ritualize it but I accept and understand why some people do. We must all find our own way along our journey. All my best to you.
Hey, this was a really interesting listen! My views on self-actualization reflect pretty closely to yours, as far as I can tell. This stuff should come from a place of self-love and open-mindedness to the sea of ideas around you. We're all constantly learning, but I worry that as we get older, people become more rigid in their beliefs and opinions and that stunts a lot of personal and societal development. So it's refreshing to hear someone like you have the spirit of a young adult like me. One thing caught me towards the end though - your view on a lot of music not being very good for the mind? I'm hardly an artist (I'm a compsci student), but I've been brought up classically trained on piano from when I was young as eight, and since then I've learned to appreciate a lot of pre-19th century music. As I've gotten older however, I've started to have a really strong palette for a wider variety of more experimental modern music that reflects a lot of the social/political issues that different groups of people experience. I'm known to have a 'weird' taste in music but my friends like to come to me as a critic on everything because they know I'm passionate about it. Whilst I enjoyed listening to you, I found that comment a bit shocking to hear and felt that it was a bit reductive on artists that are pushing boundaries in the modern landscape. It doesn't have to be for you of course(!), but even modern pop music that seems vapid on the surface always has some kind of intelligent subtext that speaks for its own popularity. Art that can tap into the hearts of millions of people at once is powerful, and it takes a special kind of genius to achieve this. That's why I being able to digest different kinds of music is so important to me, and was wondering what you really meant when you said that?
There's elements to pick up on too... And then there are times where he is not shining as a 100% perfect teacher... I would prefer the complete package myself as well
I believe that when it comes to music, you should listen to music that challenges your concept of music. If you listen to mostly pop, give jazz and classical a chance. If you listen to mainly classical, give hip-hop and spoken-word a chance. If you listen to a lot of music, avant-garde metal, danger music, neo-tribal and other more niche genres would be the way to go. Expand your audio library. I mainly think visually, so I like to do the same with visuals. Look at pictures of (or better go to) places you've never been, avant-garde fashion, traditional fashion, etc. This goes for all of your senses really. In my experience, you're going to definitely see a huge change in the quality of your dreams, the things you can imagine, and more.
Thank you for another great inspirational video. Simplifying thoughts, not living in your head too much, and more...all GREAT talking points. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us.
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You know that there is a species more intelligent than humans on earth then right?
That our "leaders" are corrupt and driving us towards disaster ?
It's always heartening to see people at the far end of the IQ spectrum presenting as humble, patient, and encouraging human beings who want their fellows to succeed. Thanks, Jeffery.
Thank you and you're very welcome. Other peoples success is often rewarding to far more people than just themselves. We enjoy a multiplier effect throughout our lives that tend to rise us up if we are flourishing in the proper conditions for growth.
@@jefferyford5309 you have given me some hope. I used to be pretty smart as a kid, but the environment I was forced to be around, as well as a bad diet, has severely lowered it. I'm 27 and want to go to college someday
@@DavidBloodJohnson It's great hearing from you again, David. I've heard it said that a persons past doesn't have to equal their future ... and it's true! The time you spent eating poorly and in whatever environment you were in doesn't define you ... YOU DO! Let go of the past, forgive yourself if necessary and move positively forward toward the life you most desire by making the best choices possible for yourself. One other thing, I used to tutor college/university students and many older students felt out of place in the classroom. Don't let that stop you because you will be an excellent example that will give hope to others AND you have 40 years left until retirement ago of 67. You have so much life ahead to live and to shine. Make your life extraordinary!
@@jefferyford5309 I'm just trying to figure out how to heal my brain, along with fighting with my autism diagnosis.
@Avocado Toast I appreciate the kind words, but I see it as a curse that I need to be rid because along with it i have a learning/intellectual disability, severe ocd, add/adhd, ptsd, intrusive thoughts, etc. I am doing this all on my own, and I'm 2 years past the age of a fully developed brain. My family abandoned me, and pretty much left me to rot. I will always see this as a curse to be rid of. I never even finished high school because I was kicked out. I may be too late for me to go through neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity. I'm pretty much screwed for the rest of my life. I can't eat normal food like everyone else. All of my interests are things that do not even contribute to society, but no matter how much I want to get away from those interests, my brain will not let me.
TL;DW Directory:
02:44 - How to listen correctly
05:50 - How to read intelligently
08:45 - Increasing your attention span
12:58 - Developing the mental syntax necessary for higher level thoughts
16:08 - Creating a strong intellectual environment for you to live in
Thank you for creating this!
Jeffery Ford, thank YOU for creating the video!
Jeffery Ford hi, I'm a kid, my dad has an IQ of 160. He's considered a, "Super genius" He often says I could be a genius. That's one of my dreams. My mom tell's me, "Your not a genius. Your dad has a very high IQ, but is not a genius. Genius's have very hard life's and are introverts." I think that their's people who are smarter then you, everybody has an equal. A minor, and a superiority. I have ADHD, so attention span is hard for me, but I've figured out too control it... So, you've really helped me. I'm only 11, so I'm still not very. "Wise" But I'm still trying to imagine ME being a genius, I hope you see this...
Da real Mr crbs, I'm not Jeffery Ford, but thought I'd chime in. When I was growing up, I was in much the same situation. My father was, and is, a genius (on the IQ scale). Although, that does not mean it comes without character flaws, sometimes to a fault.
You're very humble for your age to understand that everyone falls within a spectrum, where there are always people above and below. My advice to you is to focus on learning as much as you can, exploring the world, and fostering your own curiosity. Don't pay too much attention to IQ scores or any other measure of intelligence. What matters the most is if you enjoy life, enjoy company, and have fun.
Vangus Khan thanks, it's kinda hard too match up too a, "Genius' if you know what I mean.
How to listen correctly:
•accept that words mean what they mean
•accept what's being conveyed with you
•don't listen waiting to speak; be active
•ask questions
•don't judge what people are saying why they are saying it to you(Don't judge so quick)
•take notes
How to read intelligently:
•consider the source of everything(age, environment, era of college attendance, place of birth, gender, who, date)
Attention span building(working memory):
•learn to be comfortable in your own company and in silence
•create a nice environment
•have have special interest(passion) where you can incrementally shift that passion to other things
•diet: know your body
Developing proper mental syntax for higher thought:
•really really good grammar
•increase your vocabulary
•music
•math(structure,systems,patterns)
Creating a strong intellectual environment:
•quiet
•Still
•peace
•encourage daydreams
Misc:
•pool intellectual resource(other people
•think with yourself
•surround yourself with great books(with people who you want to emulate logically or emotionally)
•other things that aren't in music
Thank you sir. And I highly implore others to watch the video in its entirety
Well done! Thank you for your contribution. Much appreciated!
amazing! Thank you so so so much
@@N1sjsjsj You're so so welcome! All my best to you!
Oh, I didn't even need this video. I already do all this.
My ADHD-brain salutes you
I'm 65 and retired with an engineering background. This is the best advice, in a nutshell, I've ever heard in my life.
Would you recommend going into engineering? I mean was it fulfilling? I want to go into financial engineering
@@sohailalexander4681Did you manage to start with financial engineering?
Hats off to u sir
Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥
„Silence is the best way to be human.“ Thank you Jeffery - this is emotional IQ at highest level.
Thank you, Michael. Wishing you wellness and happiness throughout your life!
Math brings me to tears in two minutes. One parent was kind of helpful. The other parent lived to scream at me while I was doing homework. The WORST! I never got over it. Reading, same. I taught myself how to read at 40. Love books. This is a good video. Thank you so much.
Donna, Thank you for sharing your story! So many people have given up not because of a deficiency on their part but because of the nonsense they have had imposed upon them by others. I'm incredibly happy you went back and learned to read at 40. That is a beautiful and loving thing you did for yourself and I hope your message will inspire others to do the same. You have dignity and wisdom. I honor that in you!
Jack Black It means that Donna learnt to read once more at 40 years old. She/he (I don’t want to be accused of assuming genders) obviously delayed the learning, rather procrastinated learning how to posses the skill of reading. Hope this was helpful-Amy-Rose (Also considering something, do you think I should try for Mensa because I need other’s opinions. I’m not sure if I’m too young to ask my parents. I am 12. Don’t worry if you don’t have a specific opinion on this subject but I would greatly appreciate any acknowledgements and opinion. Many thanks.)
Same here. I cannot concentrate on what I am reading. I do read but my brain is busy thinking other things. I admit I'm a lil stress on my situation.
When someone is yelling at you, the parts of your brain that handle Logic, Reasoning and Creativity shut OFF. That is NOT the correct way to help a child do homework at all! I'm so sorry. I'm glad you taught yourself to read again, I hope that you can at least learn enough math to balance a checkbook and understand your own taxes. Its so important for many things in life
@@marjorie2459 Do you like picture books better, like illustrated books or children's books? Maybe you are a visual learner. I prefer books with some illustrations in them, it just hold my interest much better.
High inteligence is nothing without discipline and work. I am a smart person. I am being humble and there will always be someone above me, but I speak 7 languages at 17, grade A student, a great speaker have a high sense of awareness. Yet for all these years I was useless, just looking at a screen and doing nothing. Now i am a business owner, am studying 3 more languages and doing that all while exercising and working consistently. In life, emotional inteligence is way more useful. You must stop wanting and thinking about and instead do. This guy is an example of both. Take notes.
Thank you! I very much appreciate your words and am impressed with your successes. Best of everything to you!
WOAH- might I ask for how you’ve managed to own even a business at age 17?
What do you consider as "speaking the language", is it A2? B1? Just saying basic phrases? What's your threshold?
@@spoopyscaryskelebones3846 I consider "speaking" a language anything B2 and above. :)
While it is true that most languages i speak are slavic (russian/serbo croatian/macedonian/bulgarian) and closely related, i can still communicate in english german and albanian.
My best foreign language is english and my worst is albanian which i am still learning but undersand (it is particularly hard because of the wide variety of dialects)
@@suncityy4833 any advice to someone wanting to learn a language, for example german. I want to be self taught until I surpass B1 level but I don’t want to miss essential grammatical rules
Notes (Disclaimer: English is not my 1st language):
The speecher has IQ in the 99.9 percentile and he believes that:
-IQ can be almost always raised since the external context we grow up in is far from perfect.
- to raise IQ you need a good foundation:
- how to listen = arguing comes often from not listening to others. To be a good listener be active (i.e. shut down the internal voices in your head and ask questions). Through listening we can "steal" technical experience of people, so do it. While listening, suspend judgement (often the speaker justify a statement after he has made it, so let him explain to have a better idea of what is being said). Take notes (e.g. while talking with the doctor).
-how to read INTELLIGENTLY= for everything you read consider always the source. Consider the age and the context in which the author is writing (age, historical phase, geography, gender). Ask yourself who published the material. Think about the date of publishing.
-attention span= you want a good attention span because a good working memory it's a prerequisite for high level thougths. To do this: learn to be comfortable both in company and while alone (to do that you can create a good environment). Also, you need to have a very special interest where you reach a state of flow. Then apply this state of flow capacity to other things.
-Diet= know how different foods affect you.
Mental syntax= it is necessary to develop higher level thoughts. You need good grammar skills to think better.
Vocabulary= most people think in words. The more nuanced your vocabulary the better your thoughts.
Music & Math= both help develop mental syntax. Those 2 combined with language skills give you a very solid
foundation
Environment= you need a place where you can stay at peace with yourself (inside or outside your house). Give yourself time to daydream (the foundation of invention) and a space where you can hear your thoughts (society always wants to tell us what to think, learn to listen to yourself)
Other people= get involved with other people as they know yhings that you don't. People change people.
Great books= read great books . If you read good grammar you learn good grammar.
Music= listen to classical music. Not all music is good for your mind.
Museums= go to museums.
Well done! Thank you for the summary. I'm sure it will be of help to others. Much appreciated.
22 years old here, and you have been right on point in taddressing solitude and daydreaming as the key to an active intellectual life. I've always been a very introspective and introverted person and daydreaming has been a constant in my daily life since I was 9. I never had the chance to develop typical friendships with peers my age, so daydreaming was a way for me to be occupied and it's done it's job in making me feel less alone. I recommend the book Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World by Michael Harris. It's one of my comfort reads and there is a lovely section in one of the chapters addressing the importance of daydreaming to reinforce a sense of self-identity.
Thank you, Avery. Building up your tribe can take awhile for many/most outliers in our world. Celebrate your differences and make the most of who you are. Respectfully, Jeffery
Man, i highly recommend to you "memories from the underground", it's from dostoievski, very power full and very short also. Bless ❤
I am 24, just as you are now. I find that I'm not really curious anymore. I'm not introspective and I don't like to think very much. I have my routine and I do think about what to do about my favourite spend of time I have access to: Building muscle. I used to be more introspective and wonder a lot more. Now i just do not care and I can't make myself care. Even writing this comment, each sentence is borne out of very brief impulses. I am not thinking throughout. Just in short bursts. I'd become mentally hyperactive otherwise. Problem is I need intelligence and curiosity in order to make money, so I can be independent and give rise to the next generation. I came here looking for help. I seem unable to learn almost anything. I can't think fast anymore. :(
@@TheBcoolGuymy advice to you would be to figure out what you wnt to learn as you mentioned you’re looking for independence in generating your money. Understand why & understand what business interests you the must. The same with learning understand why you’re doing i, figure out what you want to learn and what is of interest to you. Once you have figured that out what you want to learn is more specific and you won’t waste your time reading or learning things that don’t correspond with your pursuit. Once you have done that develop building blocks and a plan to learn and understand the thing you’re interested in. Ideally starting from the basics gradually working your way up to harder concepts ect
This guy is such a bro, it's amazing
Garbojax McBruce huh
Those who are truly intelligent show humility. I have met many smart people in my college years, but the smartest of them in my courses were as humble as this man here.
That's an interesting observation. I find that age and experience humbles one if they are the least bit self honest and self aware.
@@jefferyford5309 I feel as though humility may be a key to skepticism which in itself is a strong foundation for scientific and mathematical thought. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on these topics. They have inspired me to go back over some of my college math courses and get a deeper understanding that just the grade I was given.
I've also met some really smart people who were also somewhat impatient
No one owes strangers humility, you don't know them and don't even know if they do, just worry about yourself.
@@ladybird491 Tf
This man is handing out pure gold. I hope I will nurture my children and give them the opportunities I didn´t had.
Thank you very much. I wish the very best for both you and your child!
@@jefferyford5309 awwwwwwwwww
This nigga’s dropping knowledge.y’all better keep up.
this is a white man
LOL
This bro just called Jeffery Ford the freaking n word 💀
@@tybg8135 Who invited this kid!
😂😂😂
Jeffrey, I have known many bright people in my life, most self-proclaimed, but you encapsulate not only a bright mind but a wise soul - and that is true genius. It is clear that you care for and think deeply about your fellow human beings, and it is important to you to help them live productive and as creative lives. You, and your videos, are inspiring - you are helping many people you do not know to become the best people they can be. I hope you continue your video series - this may be your most important life’s work as it lifts up and inspires so many of us. Stay well my friend, and may God grant you many more years healthy and happy years on this earth.
Thank you, Eric! I like to view my life as a series of opportunities to grow and to help others do the same. It gives my life purpose and meaning.
I can't think of a good reason to why you don't have more subscribers. This is powerful information from a powerful man like yourself. Thank you for sharing and please share more.
Thank you, Neo. I'll be doing more videos in the next month or so. I wish you the very best.
The one was your name neo
its been 3 years and you still reply the comments...ur really sweet ,loads of love to u jeffery from india
Thank you, Arsh! Much appreciated. I watched your Angelina Jolie video in your playlists. Wanted is my favorite movie of hers. Girl Interrupted, Gia and The Tourist are outstanding as well.
"People change people. Allow the good ones to change you for the better." Nice.
What a sweet and humble man you are! I was actually searching for videos like this in order to help my children this summer, because they have started slacking, academically. But as I listened, I actually started wanting to implement your suggestions for myself!! Thank you and God bless you🙏🏾
Thank you, Madgie Madgie! I have another video titled, Become a Genius & Master the Secret of Life that I've spoken about on the Christal Frost Show's radio/podcast that can absolutely transform peoples lives to places they never believed possible. I can assure you that it will blow your mind and it can EASILY be done in the home with less effort than most people would believe possible. I hope you'll check it out for both yourself and your children. th-cam.com/video/Std3RX5ujNg/w-d-xo.html All my best to you and yours!!!
Great! I like you encourage us to daydreaming. Imagination is indispensable to build intelligence.
So true! "Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein
Learning to ask good questions is an incredibly underrated skill. I can listen to a speech and think someone is smart but they are demonstrating knowledge or insight in to a single domain. If someone asks really good questions however it can show they have good listening skills, comprehension, are actively questioning and analysis what is being said and they know what to ask to improve their knowledge.
Great comment. A good question can be of great benefit to both the questioner and the one being questioned.
I'm so glad a video like this exists. It's focused on sharing skills and techniques. Teaching people the how and the why of doing something practical. I'm a student who used to consistently perform in the top 1-3% in just about every cognitive skills, aptitude, and school based test for his entire life. I landed myself into medical school at the age of 18, living on my own, away from home. None of the comforts of my hometown - no familiarity, family, structure, community, schedule, church, or support network keeping me in check. I quickly fell apart. Everyone around me was suddenly just as intelligent as I was. I was no longer able to stand out so easily; i had to manage living alone, i didnt have anyone keeping me accountable, i had trouble keeping schedules on my own. No structure, no handholding by family or school, playing way too many video games, exercising too little, sleeping very late, sleeping very little, and eating horribly - if i eat at all. I feel like 1-2 years of this really left me without my former talents. I hope it's not too late. These skills will hopefully see me reacquire the levels of skill and talent i felt i had possessed some 2-3 years ago.
A world of wisdom in a 21 minutes video. Definitely a must watch. Thank you
You're most welcome! Keep learning from life and enjoy the fullness of being alive!
Usually Mensa types are just good puzzles, but all this advise is actually useful. Notice a common theme through all his advice is not jumping to conclusions. He keeps saying Possible, not definitely. Everyone wants easy definite answers and that’s where people go off the rails. Life is about taking new complex things and making them simple. Not about making everything simple. Trying to make everything permanently simple is the same as giving yourself an expiration date because you’re gonna become outdated because everything changes.
Very well stated! I genuinely appreciate your comment and your thought process and reasoning that created it. Well done.
What I noticed is that the most common character trait of geniuses is a really good concentration ability. Thank you for your videos!
Concentration and persistence is definitely key along with being able to put things together and seeing things in a systemic manner and developing processes that make sense for the matter at hand.
Really great video.
Sort of thinking:
~ 75% pictures
~ 20% words
~ 5% feelings
Actually there is a really great tedx talk.
Jeffery: “I’m really ignorant, I don’t know how to fly a space shuttle”
Jeffery*
Him saying that and being so smart really proves his point that pushing ignorance is good for intelligence
What a fool, I was flying space shuttles before I could ride a bike!
@@augustflorian3401 100% it's so freeing, it's amazing!!!
Hi Jeff,
I am an A.I. theorist and I came up with a new understanding of intelligence. Mental coordination. I have a meta-model that says we build models of the world then simulate what can happen. As we learn more we can subconsciously be creative combining what we know in new ways. My insight into this also was from Immanuel Kant. That all we can know is perception. So this is the metamodel. We recognize and then simulate then decide. I love your videos and hope you make more. I made some videos myself if you want to see them. You are a wonderful person. What you said in your video are good tips for how to organize thinking. It follows my model that I want to develop further. I am asking people to help me so I share with people and discuss with them my thoughts. I like solving problems like you. I want to understand how it is possible people can solve problems. That is why I am an A.I. theorist. I need to understand intelligence before I can create it. And I need to make friends to help me with what I cannot do myself. Keep making wonderful videos Jeff.
I truly appreciate your comment and what you're pursuing. We need people like you to move humankind forward toward maximizing our evolutionary potential.
This is very interesting. From my experience, it seems as if I've increased my IQ over a 4 year span. I don't know if it's because of puberty, but I experienced a huge increase in mental capabilities around 9th grade. The year before, I got bad grades in a class, so I told myself I would get straight A's throughout all of high school. In 9th grade, I suffered daily to attend to my anxiety and lack of focus. Ever since that year, I've been getting better ever since. These tips seem to be true according to what I experienced over the years in high school. If I had anything to add (now that I'm writing this on the spot), then it would be to practice introspection and/or mindfulness meditation. For me, I was lonely in high school, so I spent most of my time alone. The world, as it truly is, really opens up to you once you train your metacognition to look at your thinking and behavior. I've learned to move past my enslaving psychological complexes.
Big brain
super kid good grades are correlated with intelligence directly
J ross Psychological complexes can directly hinder one’s ability to apply their intelligence. I only made good grades after I began the process of sorting out my complexes
it's the same for me too
@J People who lack mindfulness, self-awareness, and boundaries are more susceptible to influence from social media. And the influence from social media can vary from being healthy to extremely neurotic, depending on what is going on in the culture at that time & the person's history on the app. Where social media can engender neurosis, it is pathological and can trap people in loops of fantasy-indulgence. Thus, the person using the app should heavily monitor themselves and their social media ecology in order to avoid any neurotic influence & fantasy entrapment going against their individuation. The healthiest parts of social media would be those influences which inspire action in the world, self-development, good relating with others, and the acquisition of resources for the fulfilment of your potential.
Thank you so much for this video. It really made me sad to hear from some people that you can't improve one of the main aspects that's responsible for your success in life. You saved a person from completely giving up on life.
Thank you so very much for letting me know how this information has affected your life. . This means a lot to me. I strongly suggest that you also watch my video titled, Become a Genius and Master the Secret of Life. th-cam.com/video/Std3RX5ujNg/w-d-xo.html It breaks things down into the simplest components and I know it has also helped others. I make videos that I wish I would have had when I was younger and then I share my experiences and knowledge with the world. Thank you for reminding me once again that my offerings have value. Your act of kindness today made a difference in my life as well. All my best to you.
First time I hear IQ can be raised.. I don't understand why everyone says IQ cannot be increased. I have been thinking about this lately and figured that studying math seriously should help in raising IQ, but I didn't think about studying grammar and language! My IQ is not genius level, but it is cool to think that one could get there... This is very motivational, thanks!
Thank you! Wishing you much success throughout your journey. Be well!
This may have been published 3 years ago, but this is so inspiring. I’ve never heard somebody speak anything so inspiring like you did. For some time I’ve lost motivation for school, and pretty much life but after listening and watching this it’s like changed my point of view of how I view things. Thank you so much for making this video it’s really helpful to me, I’ve never in my life seen someone like you and I want to thank you I feel motivated from watching this. It makes me want to actually do something and reach my goals that I’ve never tried to reach because recently I have been failing school due to 2020 and everything happening and it’s caused me to loose motivation but this actually help me gain back my confidence. Thank you!
Thank you so VERY much, Nishinoya! May you manifest everything that is great inside of you and have an even greater time doing it and enjoying its rewards!
He is so right . Finally, a person who understands. Thank you, Mister Ford, and thanks to the algorithm for the video.
You're very welcome and I'm glad that you understand as well. It's amazing to me that so many people try to fight this being true and want to attack whatever source tries to improve their lives and make our world better. Thank you for speaking up with your acknowledgement. Much respect to you!
Fantastic discussion. Might I add, "try something new". Learn how to recognize different patterns, by taking up new challenges. For instance, a second language, chess, an instrument, jiu jitsu,... healthy new habits which force you to see the world from a different perspective.
Thank you! Excellent advice for optimizing brain function at any age and helping to retain cognitive abilities as one ages.
Ha, what a surprise! Check who watched the video and commented - Jeffrey Vogt himself! :) Greetings my friend! :)
Excellent advice. I just started learning piano and talk about a huge "paradigm shift" (in a good way)! :-)
This is some of the best advice I have ever heard in my opinion. I have always been a numbers guy, and I have stayed in my own little mind with just numbers. I will branch out and learn some new things. May GOD bless you, sir.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're a numbers guy and that you also would like to branch out and learn some new things. Numbers can be quite fascinating. A person could live a very full life investigating the power (and sometimes mystery involving) of numbers. Enjoy discovering more about the world and who you are and know I wish you the best!
Thanks.
You gave some good sense advice.
Focus for me is the no.1 factor.
The critical thinking:
“The purpose of philosophy is not the truth the purpose of philosophy is to teach you how to think.”
I personally think in images, but I know 4 languages.
The tip about vocabulary is welcomed. Thanks.
A new idea : BDNF and blood flow to the brain , exercise make you more mentally fit.
The self-control of attention is essential.
Thank you. You make some worthwhile points. I enjoyed your comment. Much appreciated!
Thank you Jeffrey - I’ve watched this video today 26 May 2023, exactly 6 years after you made it, and it means a lot to me, as if it was meant just for me today! - thank you so much! Blessings to you!
Thank you so much. Much of what I included were timeless truths for assistance that will likely never become outdated. May we both continue to grow and improve ourselves in a myriad of ways of our own choosing. I wish you wellness and many blessings as well!
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you! All the best to you💐🙋♀️
1:05 thank you, some ppl need to hear this
Agreed. Thank you for your feedback!
Been doing all of the things mentioned for a while now, finding this video reassured me that i was not crazy.
I'm really glad to hear that. I hope that you will continue to discover a myriad of new ways to grow throughout life. Stay especially you!
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you, Growing up I was insecure about my intelligence which led me to be on wrong path , later on I learned to believe in my self, I got away from my old life and I hope practicing this will let me increase my perception on life.
wow it is so refreshing hearing someone validate my feelings about early education and how the modern education system is more about indoctrination as opposed to fostering critical thinking skills. that is now more apparent than ever. thank you for that
You're very welcome! The world needs far more rationalists who are truly functionally intelligent.
The listening and refraining from judgement is key. "Principles over personality." And yeah...reading is a skill, not a passive activity. I'm going to check out more of your work.👏
Thank you. Reading and listening are subjects that should be taught and practiced throughout grade school and then as an introductory first year college component for a mandatory communications course.
That was beautiful. Bring life to life. Honestly, I want to change my lazy, unambitious ways so bad, and the biggest struggle is utilising focus and discipline to really understand the systems that govern the ideas in what I'm learning. It's always possible, I shouldn't constantly beat myself up over failure, but instead present the opportunity to change. Bless your soul Jeffery.
Wise words. Thinking in terms of systems and patterns can take us far in life. I've noticed this works differently for different people AND in different ways throughout our lives as our strengths change as we mature and grow. Enjoy the process the best you can and know that I wish you well!
I just found your channel and appreciate you covering a topic that is often misrepresented, misinterpreted, or clouded in emotional arguments. Over ten years ago, I achieved a Prometheus score on one of the Hoeflin tests (the one without vocabulary questions). Back then my vocabulary was weak, and my scores, such as SAT, reflected that. I made an effort to read more fiction (including your favorite), and, as you recommend in this video, I sought out authors with a variety of backgrounds, genders, etc. The Hoeflin tests are no longer active--maybe not even available--but my vocabulary has drastically increased alongside my writing ability.
Your mentioning of focus is great point that others tend to ignore. People talk about intelligence as an innate trait, like hair color, that is independent. I think it is more helpful to think of intelligence as a skill, like throwing a ball. Nobody knowledgeable discounts the genetic influence, but throwing a ball well relies on neuromuscular factors, flexibilty, advantageous anatomy. And, of course you can practice and improve!
Well stated. We can all improve our minds in a myriad of ways. How one desires to do so for one's self should be contemplated at length and put into action ... if one so desires.
Listen Correctly
- Words mean something. Be active while listening. Ask questions to learn.
- Don't judge what people are saying. Don't interrupt. Take notes
Read Intelligently
- Consider the source (background of author)
- Surround yourself with great books
Attention Span (longer)
1. Learn to be comfortable in silence and in own company
2. Have special interest that allows you to focus
3. Diet (use sugar and caffeine well)
Mental Syntax
- Have very good grammar
- Improve Vocabulary
Environment
- Quiet and still where you can daydream and create
- Be at one with your own thoughts
Thanks! Much appreciated.
The best teachers are not just people who give information, but they also teach their students how to get it themselves. Thank you for this video.👏👏🙏🙏 Edit: SUBBED.
Yes sir you are right because no one tells how to increase IQ and every lines of yours are 110% correct and I am going to follow these immediately , thankyou...
You're very welcome. I hope you are enjoying life and doing well.
Be always ready to change your opinion about everything you have learned so far.(be your own journalist)
That's right. Always keep an open mind no matter how certain you believe yourself to be.
I love your contest. It's simultaneously kind and extremely refreshing
Thank you, mister. Much appreciated!
Thank you, Jefferey. It's my second time watching your vid (four years ago and now).
Thank you. I'm glad that you've found it useful. I wish you the very best in life!
Dude you aren't ignorant you have great wisdom, ignorance isn't a lack of experience or knowledge it's knowing when you don't know something.
This is all true and valuable information! Thank you for making this video! i Would like to touch on the importance of getting help... i cant stress that enough.. You mentioned about ADHD etc., people getting the help they need to focus.. I would highly encourage people to pursue any type of mental health they need... Personally, i am Bipolar.... When i finally addressed my mental health issue, my life became increasingly better... Not only my life, but I also started having a positive impact on other peoples lives. My mental abilities started astonishing me over time. In a two year time I had accomplished more than I had in my entire life. Doors started opening to me that i never thought possible.... So yes, please, if you need some type of help, get it. Don't be ashamed. Also, the part of environment... That is such a huge factor... Also, very key element you spoke on, Your environment. Your environment and the people you have around you are a key player, not only in your intelligent quotient, but in your ability to exceed in life. Create a positive and peaceful environment for yourself..... and stop being lazy. Put in the work, such as increasing your vocabulary. Thank you so much for this video and i truly hope this video reaches every person on this planet. I also hope with the worlds available technology, more and more people like yourself start to emerge and are able to play a larger part in our society... People like yourself are truly a blessing, and especially in this day in time, we need many more like you influencing the younger generations. Thank you for being you.
Thank you, Jeremy. You shared a lot of what needs to be shared with others. Thank you for making a difference - these things ... and you ... matter!
@@jefferyford5309 your welcome. Thanks for being the kind type of human you are... That's a hallmark of your intelligence.
The kindness you have is enough for me to get me and do what I want to do. Thanks
You're very welcome. Your comment made a difference in my morning and is much appreciated. Thank you!
I have watched this video about 5 times, I think so much about IQ and thinking in general. Finding this video really helped me plan for what I wanted my future to consist of. I scheduled my Mensa administration test and I thank you for helping me find my way.
the crazy thing is, i literally knew all of this, but never really took the time to make the connections and dwell deeper into how and why they work. well, this video basically helped me materialize those thoughts ive held inside me from a long time, especially coming from someone i can really trust without judging their whole lives before them speaking a word (i do that).
coming from a 16 yr old, but, never lose hope in life, in what you really at your best can be, sure it would take sacrifices, changes, things you may not wanna do, but the reward outweighs all of them, the brain is a fascinating little lump of protien and fat, believe in yourself. good luck to everyone who have been thinking that they were a loser up until now!
The fact that daydreaming is one of my favorite hobbies-
Daydreaming is so vitally important because everything new begins with a new thought - plus, it's fun dreaming up new dreams and thoughts that are self generated and totally uncensored by the rules of others.
@@jefferyford5309 true i was making a story and most of it was inspired by my own daydreams
There is a point where too much of everything , even good, becomes poisonous eg. drinking too much water could kill you. That happend with me daydreaming all the time and my wife became unhappy. Latly I came across Wim Hof metod and started breathing, streaching and cold exercises (find on TH-cam). Not only it makes me being here and now with others loved ones, listning to them (daydreaming still a lot of fun and good energy, but not all the time). I found out that WH metod increased my IQ test scores too.
Can i increase my iq by 50 percent by doing yoga and meditation.
Joining groups and creating an environment are great advice, I've been imagining that for a long time, getting people with different skill set together to build something is what makes humans much more superior compared to other animals
I'd love to see more of individuals of excellence bonding together to create a better world and finding ways to expand the vision so that it can include the masses.
Thank you so much Jefferey, I've been feeling lost for a while and you put everything into perspective for me. I'm going to immediately start implementing these habits into my life. I wish you the best.
Thank YOU, Kyle. I'm glad I helped you along your path. Life is a long time and it takes time to fully grow, mature and develop. It doesn't happen all at once. For me it has taken decades and I'm still maturing and becoming someone new and someone more. I hope I never stop growing. Enjoy your journey and I wish you the very best along your path.
Nice to see people giving hope and caring to improve people's view of them selves. I think it's much needed and appreciated.
Thank you. Wishing you the very best of everything!
A huge effusive thanks to you - sir Jeffrey Allan Ford - for transforming my brain!
I followed almost every of your pieces of advice thenceforth - I expanded my vocabulary and improved my grammar.
I learnt 568 advanced words in English and 38 in my native language within a couple of months - it's very fulfilling.
You're a hero!
That's very impressive! I hope you'll live a happy, fulfilling life filled with growth and meaning.
I am enjoying reading so many intelligent people's sophisticated thoughts and humble opinions on this comment section, and your replies. How you are embracing people's comments from different perspectives is inspiring and encouraging me to listen to others better. Personally I haven't met anyone whose IQ is 99.9 percentile and above(or I haven't realized) and I had assumptions that those people might be arrogant. Thank you for breaking my ignorant assumption.
Thank you! The high IQ world is a true cross section of humanity with its truly humble participants as well as its sometimes pain in the derriere egomaniacs who believe their every syllable is a gift from on high. While I certainly prefer the one group over the other ... I have definitely found that I can learn from both and that sometimes the ego driven members help to keep things alive and moving forward. We all have our place ... no matter how annoying some folks can sometimes be. I know that I'm a fairly different human being (my TED Talk discusses that) so if I want to be understood and tolerated by others then I need to extend that same courtesy to those who are different from myself. Balance & Respect & Appreciation.
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you so much for replying. This means a lot to me since I have desire to be intelligent and I want to talk with great intellects. I will treat others how I want to be treated like you said. I have questions I want to ask you. I treat people with respect and I love exploring the ideas or truth with people and I often come across people who are not ready to discuss. (My definition of people who are ready to discuss = people who are able to see other people's perspectives and people who have ability to admit that they were wrong). What do you do when you face situations like this and why? Or should I just understand that this is the way they discuss and accept them? Do you sometimes try to change their thoughts? I would love to hear your insight on this and I would appreciate a lot.
@@thegreatestcomesfromthewor6929 My father once said to me, "Think about how hard it is to change yourself ... then realize that it is exponentially harder to change anybody else." My dad was right about that. I rarely care to change anybody's viewpoint because it just doesn't really matter to me in most cases. Plus, so many people are absolutely immersed in their own cognitive dissonance that it makes it a fools errand to try to speak rationally with them. Plus, most people think and make decisions based more on emotions than they do based on critical thinking so then you're practically reduced to speaking to them like you would speak to a child which demeans us both. BTW, I made a video about cognitive dissonance if you care to view it. One more thing ... care more about what YOU think than what other people think. Learn to (and work to deserve to) have your viewpoint matter more to you than other peoples affirmation of your views -- that is what individuality and freedom is all about.
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts on this. It is so hard to change myself. I will focus on what I think rather than what other people think or rather than other peoples affirmation of my viewpoints. I think you are changing people's lives or thoughts by creating the videos here. I watched your cognitive dissonance video after you told me. It was very helpful to understand myself and others. I will work hard to reduce my cognitive dissonance.
I would enjoy having you as a mentor or professor
Thank you! That's an incredibly rewarding compliment in the form of an observation to receive. I'll continue to post various videos on intelligence, genius and ways to brighten people's lives and hopefully they will resonate with you.
You are right about how it feels good to be around people on your iq level. I just got this nice feeling while listening to you and seeing how you think and acknowledge the multilayered nature of things. Actually the lack of connection I usually get make me feel almost antisocial and sad. It is such a relief to at least connect with what you say. I never wanted to segregate people but maybe I will find refuge in one of this societies you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.
31 yr old electrician, thank you man
You're most welcome. I have a lot of respect and gratitude for people who become electricians. I thank you for what you contribute to our world.
I appreciate you putting yourself out there. Expand a video on each bullet point and challenge others to counter you
Thank you for the comment and for your constructive ideas. Much appreciated!
That was really cool. I thought I was going to hear about how to learn to do things that apply to an IQ test, but most of this I think was for real world intelligence.
One thing I would add in evaluating credibility is that learning to gauge motivation is critical. How much money is involved? How much peer pressure? How much ego? These are the primary three motivators in the world today. Ego is the biggest problem, because that's the one in your head.
Took notes during this video.
Listening
Tried to listen without mental chatter.
Considered the source, perspective and date.
Attention
Tried to focus attention by keeping comfortably silent in my own company. Considered the help of others. Engage in a special interest.
Know my strengths. Improve my skills.
Take control over my metabolism.
Mental Syntax
Develop cognitive tools
Work on my grammar and nuanced vocabulary by using internet tutorials. Practice music and mathematics.
Create a strong intellectual environment. Complex thought while walking within natural settings. Create a nice working place. Join groups, pool intellectual resources.
Keep a personal library of great books. Develop appreciation of art and music.
Your calm and confident capability present genius themselves.
Good and sound advice all around, Jeffery. A few thoughts from someone much closer to the opposite end of the IQ spectrum from you:
* Regarding “consider the source,” something I think is important as a prerequisite to that is having a good foundation of self-knowledge. Without knowing one’s _own_ biases and other cognitive tendencies, considering (or speculating about) those of others has a higher potential for misuse (e.g., by getting deflected/rejected by one’s own unrecognized biases, or further reinforcing them).
* I suspect that in many cases, people who use poor grammar, punctuation, and syntax don’t know it, and so won’t seek out resources to improve it no matter how abundant and easily accessed the resources are. But what you said later in the video, about the potentially positive influence of reading good writing by those you’d want to emulate, could be useful in at least some of these cases.
* Where you said “daydreams are _not_ a waste of time,” I would say, daydreams not _necessarily_ a waste of time. It depends on the context (when, where, why, how long). I’m sure many of us are all too familiar with using daydreaming as a way of avoiding things, for instance.
for being 7 years ago, this video has aged fantastically because the advice is good!
Thank you. People are still viewing it and assimilating the message and using it however they please. So many ways to touch peoples lives .... Wishing you an amazing life!
As soon as I opened your video, I felt a huge amount of energy passing through my body. It seems to me that you have a very special mission here on planet earth. I can feel that you are being helped by very powerful spiritual forces. You are actually, a very powerful spiritual being yourself. Everything that you are has been chosen by you and your spiritual team before you were born, so you would be able accomplish this important mission. I am a Psychic by the way.
Okay sure why not
I could’ve used a teacher like this in grade school. Being born with 8 rays shining is a gift and a curse
I'm glad that I was able to share with you during this time of your life. I'm now an autodidact - meaning I teach myself the things I desire to know (when I'm able.)
@@jefferyford5309 i am the same way , if i want to know it, i know how to find the sources and then i learn it.
18:30 I know I’m not the only one that heard this 😂
wtf
negawatt?
“And I go what” 😂
This video you have made was what I needed to guide myself, I'm 18 now and all throughout highschool I chased these principles one by one unconsciously. It all began with writing on my own to cope with my chaotic world, then it spread into a curiosity of information and I found myself reading thinking fast and slow by Daniel Khanman. I was fascinated by what I didn't know now, so I moved on to different math classes and pushed myself in them to see what they "really did for me"(before I thought it was JUST for being able to do calculations which a calculator could do easily, I was ignorant). I noticably became more resilient when it came to problem solving. When I coupled all of this together, during my sophomore year in highschool all the way up to graduation, with meditation. I began to feel a the steady lapping of waves of potentially useful thoughts against the shores of my mind which became resources for helping with deciding the life that I'd want layed before me. Everything felt within my grasp, but then I graduated from school. I stopped practicing math, I stopped sitting and thinking in silence as much, I leaned more heavily into hanging out with friends and girlfriends. I felt slow, my room became messy, and my self esteem sunk. You provided the video that made me realize the importance of these forms of thinking I had come across so naturally. This will certainly change my life for the better, thank you for keeping it real.
Thank you! Your comment really means a lot to me. Sometimes life makes it easy to get caught up in a wide variety of things - and the opportunity cost of that then causes us to sometimes lose track of the best of who and what we are. I'm glad you're finding your way back AND that you have people in your life as well. Stay you!
Tremendous presentation. I teach this material and you are a fantastic spokesperson for this message. Validating and empowering in tone and rich in content. Thank you for this important contribution.
Thank you very much. I appreciate your feedback and wish you much success in helping to guide others to improving their intelligence. It's important work that you're doing and keep in mind you might be planting seeds that will grow long after you've lost touch with your students. You are likely far more successful than you'll ever know especially considering the multiplier effect that occurs as your students lives touch others peoples lives, etc. etc..
I'm do weird because when I do Iq tests on the internet the results are beyond 20-60 (Very Dumb) and I AM consideres the geniuses oficial my School and by my parents
(Sorry english is nota my First language)
@Bilu Bilu Which online test?
Intelligence is the ability to make new meaningful connections in proper timing. And our brain react to the fullest when our interests are related to. So, the way to increase intelligence is some sets of thinking combinations of 'new' and 'interest'. Find and learn or create new interesting things. Any brain activities that are associated with this will help you increase your own creative abilities, i.e. intelligence.
Well said!
@@jefferyford5309 Thank you :)
Thank you for your knowledge and most importantly your time, I appreciate it fully.
Thank you, Joshua. It's my pleasure to share some of what I've learned throughout my life with you. All my best.
The mensa IQ challenge online is fun. I have scored a few points higher this week than I did last week. Fun little tool.
Cool! I didn't even know they had an online IQ challenge. So many ways to enjoy life!
I never apologize for being the smartest guy in a room! if I'm not, I'm drawn to the intellect of others
this is most amazing video, covered everything, i think i will return to this video in future to understand more of what was said
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad to have been of help to you. Wishing you the best in life!
@@jefferyford5309 thank you, happy to get reply from you, and same i wish for you
Read philosophy and play chess I say. One is about understanding complex ideas, the other is about thinking ahead. Creativity, now that's a totally different ball game. No idea what my own IQ is, I passed the 11 plus thing in the UK, so it can't be too low. Met some guys though that just blew me away. Like a lot depends on your environment, work in local government or something and you think you're intelligent, move out of that into the real world and you meet these guys who are unreal.
Hi Pat, In my opinion, the trick is to find your tribe where your kind (and level) of intelligence is most desired, needed and appreciated. That helps with bonding, rapport and being most useful and fulfilled.
Jeff You deserve total deference, for your humility and willingness to share your gift, thank you, you prove the adage " the most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason creates"
Thank you. The world needs more beauty and less strife in the world right now (and always.) My videos are intended to build people up in ways they've never anticipated to be possible for them to achieve. Genius can be built incrementally over time through persistence and dedication. One just needs the drive and to learn the process of "how to."
13:56 'except for the internet connection and your computer' that was a really smart one, i didn't think about it
I try to keep in mind that not everyone has the same good fortune as so many others around them. I encourage those who lack the computer (or tablet or smart phone) and connection to frequent a public library where computers can often be used for free.
This changes my perspective substantially. The topic related to checking source of Information is my favourite, because it changes my view on how I consume advice from people
Glad my message could be of use to you. I once heard that the worst vice is advice ... so I generally try to mostly just offer up ideas and possibly even alternatives from time to time. Wishing you the best in life!
Big props for giving us this knowledge
this man is doing great work for this world, we could all help ourselves by listening to him
ElectronicNewt482, Thank you very kindly! I hope something I shared will be of assistance for you.
Great video! At a recent IQ test I scored 150 and I'm preparing soon to take the original supervised Mensa test and let's see. I'm playing so called 'brain games' at neuronation site, which I think are really great and helpful. I'm trying to limit my diet to the 5 following things: lean meat (I really like pork, as I know their anatomy is close to the humans and thus containing many good for humans nutrients), fish and seafood, leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, kale), different nuts (especially walnuts) and different berries. All of that as organic, as my budget allows me. I've just learned to juggle with 3 tennis balls counter clockwise and I'm planning to start learning soon to do it clockwise. And few other brain developing activities.
From all the mentioned things for brain development in the video, I would argue a bit about the grammar. For what it's actually good - for developing rigor? Maybe... In my view, too much concern about the grammar can be more of unnecessary obsession, than rigor developing factor. I'm always repeating to my friends, that the function of the language (spoken or written) is to transfer information. If the information is successfully transferred - the function is executed. Anything further is unnecessary formality. I'm trying as much as possible to avoid formalities. I think, that they are harmful for the thinking and hold back the intellectual development. My advice in this case is - rather let your imagination race wildly, than worry about rules and formalities.
Thank you for the terrific comment. You make many good points and you're growing as an individual. It's important to keep adding and changing for growth. I wish you well on the formal exam. All my best to you.
Hehehe, 'formal' exam... :) Thank you, all the best for you too.
How did you do?
I recommend consuming meat from ruminant animals, such as those in the Bovidae and Cervidae families (beef, deer, sheep, etc.), over pork specifically because ruminants have a more efficient digestive system for processing a plant-based diet compared to monogastric animals like humans and pigs. Potential benefits of ruminant meat include higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids (especially if grass-fed), a better micronutrient profile, plus a richer flavor, and a more appealing texture.
This is all great advice. And as someone who has improved IQ, it takes practice. So take notes and make a list if you have to. Practice. Make it visible. Perform these tasks every day. Just one more thing to stay focused, expand your vocabulary, and keep things interesting. If there is anything that is difficult to understand, look it up. Go to the source. There is no excuse not to, now that we have internet. And practice using the concepts in sentences to make them yours.
It takes time to master the letters and symbols that pass for knowledge. So take the time to install and use them. Do continue to make progress...
hey mr jeffery I am a second year med student from libya , benghazi
thank you for the great info you had shared it helps
Very glad to hear that my video has helped you. I honor your choice of professions and trust that you will help to heal many people in the future. Your life will touch not just the people you heal, but also their friends, relatives and the future generations that will have an opportunity to exist all because you chose a career of lifesaving service to others. With Much Respect, Jeffery
Smart people... have a student mentality! Forever a student! Forever a good listener!
So true!
Thank you so much 🙏🏽 You just changed my life
I believe that the thing that matters the most is mindful awareness.
Basically, mindful awareness of your own behavior in the moment governs your choices and perception of reality. This is why meditation is effective. Change is easy when you are aware of what you want to change.
I wrote an article for the August 2019 edition of the Mensa World Journal titled, Meditating Away Our Genius Monkey Minds. We are living in an era where too many people are afraid to pause, breathe and to simply be. I've given radio/podcast interviews on mindfulness and meditation and have been a guest speaker for a Yoga Teacher Training course. For me, it's a practice, not a religion. I don't over-ritualize it but I accept and understand why some people do. We must all find our own way along our journey. All my best to you.
This was eye opening, thank you!
Thank you! I wish you the very best of everything.
Hey, this was a really interesting listen! My views on self-actualization reflect pretty closely to yours, as far as I can tell. This stuff should come from a place of self-love and open-mindedness to the sea of ideas around you. We're all constantly learning, but I worry that as we get older, people become more rigid in their beliefs and opinions and that stunts a lot of personal and societal development. So it's refreshing to hear someone like you have the spirit of a young adult like me.
One thing caught me towards the end though - your view on a lot of music not being very good for the mind? I'm hardly an artist (I'm a compsci student), but I've been brought up classically trained on piano from when I was young as eight, and since then I've learned to appreciate a lot of pre-19th century music. As I've gotten older however, I've started to have a really strong palette for a wider variety of more experimental modern music that reflects a lot of the social/political issues that different groups of people experience. I'm known to have a 'weird' taste in music but my friends like to come to me as a critic on everything because they know I'm passionate about it. Whilst I enjoyed listening to you, I found that comment a bit shocking to hear and felt that it was a bit reductive on artists that are pushing boundaries in the modern landscape. It doesn't have to be for you of course(!), but even modern pop music that seems vapid on the surface always has some kind of intelligent subtext that speaks for its own popularity. Art that can tap into the hearts of millions of people at once is powerful, and it takes a special kind of genius to achieve this. That's why I being able to digest different kinds of music is so important to me, and was wondering what you really meant when you said that?
You inspire me sir. hats off too you!
Congratulations you won.
aliens will always exist what?
The first time in my life to subscribe to a channel once I listen to the first minute of the video 👌
Thank you! That's much appreciated. All my best to you.
i'm high and i cant follow
There's elements to pick up on too... And then there are times where he is not shining as a 100% perfect teacher... I would prefer the complete package myself as well
I'm high and I'm following.
He is high on IQ
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I believe that when it comes to music, you should listen to music that challenges your concept of music. If you listen to mostly pop, give jazz and classical a chance. If you listen to mainly classical, give hip-hop and spoken-word a chance. If you listen to a lot of music, avant-garde metal, danger music, neo-tribal and other more niche genres would be the way to go. Expand your audio library.
I mainly think visually, so I like to do the same with visuals. Look at pictures of (or better go to) places you've never been, avant-garde fashion, traditional fashion, etc.
This goes for all of your senses really.
In my experience, you're going to definitely see a huge change in the quality of your dreams, the things you can imagine, and more.
Thank you for another great inspirational video. Simplifying thoughts, not living in your head too much, and more...all GREAT talking points. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us.
Thank you!!! I'm very happy to share a piece of my life with you "and you know you got it if it makes you feel good." :-)
MY MOM DOESNT ASK FOR HELP FROM PEOPLE. OH AND SHES A WORKAHOLIC. making an real effort to be more ASSERTIVE THAN HER AROUND OTHER LOVED ONES.❤😂🎉