tips

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   Don't limit yourself to what your teachers give you. If you already know everything on your grade level, don't stop studying. Try high school work, then college level — always challenge yourself.
   
2. Don't limit yourself to "smart subjects"; learn about whatever interests you, as this will usually lead to an interest in "smart" subjects. You don't have to start with nuclear physics to be smart.
   
3. Besides looking to learn, always look for new ways to learn. If you aren't big on reading, try watching people, or talking to people, and even the TV - there are many many educational channels available.
   
4. Don't learn simply to learn, it will not work. Find a way to be interested in it, make it fun and you will learn faster, and remember more.
   
5. Always remember that you can’t know everything. Why would you want to, anyway? Being good at one or two things can be more valuable than being considered brilliant.
   
6. Some psychologists now say there are multiple types of intelligence, such as interpersonal intelligence (how to interact and get along with people) and bodily intelligence (coordination, athleticism). Don’t neglect to nurture these aspects of yourself. Even if they don’t make you “smarter,” they can help you lead a happier, more well-rounded life.
   
7. Get enough sleep. Some researchers say, while you sleep, your brain makes new connections. For example if you don't understand how to perform a math equation completely and you 'sleep on it', there is a chance that your brain will have figured it out while you slept.
   
8. Learn a new language because that can open doors to other sources of knowledge. If you can speak to a Chinese Scientist, who does not speak English, you may learn something easier.