intelligent than you realize. Now, let's begin. 

比你想象的還要聰明。現在，我們開始吧。

Have you ever wondered how smart you really  are? Intelligence is a very complicated thing  

你有沒有想過自己到底有多聰明？智力是一件非常複雜的事情

to quantify. Intelligence is your ability  to learn from your experiences and use  

來量化。智力是你從經驗中學習並運用的能力。

those experiences to shape or understand your  environment. There are, however, a wide variety  

這些經驗可以塑造或理解你所處的環境。然而，有各種各樣的

of intelligence types out there, like spatial,  linguistic, or emotional intelligence. Because  

有很多智力類型，比如空間智力、語言智力或情緒智力。因為

intelligence is diverse and complex, judging  how smart you are isn't always an easy task. 

智力是多樣而複雜的，判斷自己有多聰明並非易事。

Intelligence tests are one common way for people  to measure how they stack up against the rest  

智力測驗是人們衡量自己水準的常用方法之一

of the population. But most intelligence  tests don't account for all the different  

但大多數智力測驗並不考慮所有不同的人。但大多數智力測驗並不考慮所有不同的

kinds of intelligence out there. Intelligence  Quotient, or IQ, tests, for example, rarely  

有各種各樣的智力。例如，智商（或 IQ）測試很少

pose questions related to creative or artistic  intelligence. If you're a highly creative person,  

提出與創造性或藝術智力有關的問題。如果你是一個極富創造力的人

you may score below average on an IQ test, but  that doesn't mean you're not smarter than most. 

你可能在智商測試中得分低於平均水平，但這並不意味著你不比大多數人聰明。

If you've never taken an IQ test or don't excel  on tests in general, there are other strategies  

如果你從未參加過智商測試，或者一般情況下不擅長測試，那麼還有其他策略

you can use to judge your intellectual talents.  Your brainpower naturally influences your habits,  

你可以用它來判斷自己的智力天賦。 你的腦力自然會影響你的習慣、

decisions, and preferences, so you can sometimes  measure intelligence by analyzing the things you  

是以，有時您可以通過分析您所做的事情來衡量您的智力。

say and do every day. Over the years, experts have  discovered several ways intelligent people talk,  

每天說的話和做的事。多年來，專家們發現了聰明人說話的幾種方式、

think, and live a little differently from  everyone else. Geniuses, for example,  

他們的思維和生活方式與其他人有些不同。比如天才、

tend to maintain more radical schedules, enjoy  certain hobbies and passions, and engage in rich  

傾向於保持更激進的時間表，喜歡某些愛好和激情，並參與豐富的

creative activities that explore and expand their  minds. If you are a highly intelligent person,  

探索和拓展思維的創造性活動。如果你是一個高智商的人、

you may live your life in a similar way. Even if you don't think there's anything  

你可能會以類似的方式生活。即使你認為沒有什麼

special about you, you may discover telltale signs  of intelligence in your everyday behavior. Things  

在你的日常行為中，你可能會發現智慧的蛛絲馬跡。事物

that seem entirely normal may actually be tried  and true signs of an active and intelligent mind.  

這些看似完全正常的現象，實際上可能是活躍而睿智的頭腦屢試不爽的標誌。

That's why, in this video, we're going to look  closely at twelve signs that you are smarter than  

是以，在本視頻中，我們將仔細研究你比別人更聰明的十二個跡象。

you realize. Before we get started, let's make  one thing clear. This isn't an intelligence test.  

你會明白的。在開始之前，讓我們先明確一件事。這不是智力測試。

You won't walk away from this video with a score  that you can compare to other people you know.  

從這段視頻中，您不會得到一個可以與您認識的其他人進行比較的分數。

But if these twelve habits, talents, and  tendencies sound familiar, the simple truth may be  

但是，如果這十二種習慣、才能和傾向聽起來似曾相識，那麼簡單的事實可能是

that you are way more intelligent than you think. 1. The Generation of Genius 

你比自己想象的要聰明得多。1.天才的誕生

There's a common misconception that intelligent  people are constantly brimming with good ideas.  

有一種常見的誤解，認為聰明人總是滿腦子好主意。

We can thank many geniuses throughout history  for their profound discoveries, but their one or  

我們可以感謝歷史上許多天才的深刻發現，但他們的一個或多個

two great ideas were preceded by many, many bad  ones. In other words, highly intelligent people  

兩個偉大的想法之前都有很多很多糟糕的想法。換句話說，高智商的人

don't always have brilliant ideas. Instead, they  work hard and generate a large number of ideas,  

並不總是有絕妙的想法。相反，他們努力工作，產生了大量的想法、

some of which end up changing the world. This skill, called “idea generation,” sets  

其中一些最終會改變世界。這種技能被稱為 "創意生成"，它為我們提供了

many smart people apart from the crowd. Creating  new ideas at the drop of a hat is difficult,  

許多聰明人都能從人群中脫穎而出。一拍腦袋就想出新點子是很難的、

but the most intelligent people make it look  easy. Every one of your ideas may not be brilliant  

但最聰明的人卻能讓它看起來很容易。你的每一個想法可能都不是絕妙的

or profound, but if you generate lots of them,  you're likely a creative and inspired individual. 

或深刻，但如果你產生了很多，那麼你很可能是一個富有創造力和靈感的人。

2. A Dark Sense of Humor Intelligent people have a sense of humor that can  

2.陰暗的幽默感 聰明人的幽默感可以

be difficult to pin down. You may find yourself  laughing at things that no one else thinks are  

難以確定。你可能會發現自己對一些別人不以為然的事情哈哈大笑。

funny or cracking up over a reference other  people don't get. Your jokes may not always be  

有趣，或者因為別人不懂的一個提法而開懷大笑。你的笑話不一定總是

sophisticated, but if you have a unique sense of  humor, you're probably brighter than average too. 

老練，但如果你有獨特的幽默感，你可能也比一般人聰明。

Why? Because intellectual people make  connections and recognize layers of irony  

為什麼？因為知識分子會建立聯繫，並識別出層層反諷

that others don't notice. Your sense  of humor may be subtle and nuanced,  

而別人卻沒有注意到。你的幽默感可能是微妙而細緻的、

or you may laugh at darker subjects that others  don't enjoy. In either case, you have a hard  

或者你會嘲笑別人不喜歡的陰暗話題。無論哪種情況，你都很難

time finding an audience for your jokes because  your brain works a little differently than most. 

因為你的大腦與大多數人不同。

3. Uncanny Memory Recall 

3.不可思議的記憶恢復

The most intelligent people have an  uncanny ability to remember things that  

最聰明的人都有一種超乎尋常的記憶能力，而這種能力是

others don't. They process and recall ideas  with incredible depth, often latching onto  

而其他人則沒有。他們以驚人的深度處理和回憶想法，經常抓住

tiny details and nuanced ideas. But where  does their superpowered memory come from? 

微小的細節和細微的想法。但他們超強的記憶力從何而來？

Memory isn't all raw intelligence. Instead, it  comes from a blend of experience and ability.  

記憶力並不全是原始的智慧。相反，它來自於經驗和能力的融合。

Smarter people recall ideas more precisely than  most because they spend a lot of time exercising  

更聰明的人比大多數人更能準確地回憶起自己的想法，因為他們花了大量的時間進行鍛鍊

their memories. Almost every day, they challenge  themselves to remember niche knowledge or retain  

他們的記憶力。幾乎每天，他們都在挑戰自己，以記住利基知識或保持

large stores of information. As a result, their  memory becomes stronger and sharper every day. 

大量的資訊儲存。是以，他們的記憶力與日俱增，變得更加敏銳。

Among your friends, you might be known for your  elephant-like memory. Maybe you surprise people  

在你的朋友中，你可能以大象般的記憶力而聞名。也許你會讓別人大吃一驚

with how much you can recall about things  that happened years ago. In either case,  

你能回憶起多少多年前發生的事情。不管是哪種情況

you have a strong memory, probably  because you're smarter than you know. 

你有很強的記憶力，可能是因為你比自己知道的還要聰明。

4. The Power of Daydreaming Do you like daydreaming? Highly  

4.白日夢的力量 你喜歡做白日夢嗎？高度

intelligent people tend to be avid daydreamers.  You have an active and powerful imagination,  

聰明的人往往熱衷於做白日夢。 你擁有活躍而強大的想象力、

so when something doesn't is boring, you  may retreat into a world inside your head. 

是以，當某些事情不令人厭煩時，你可能會退回到自己的內心世界。

Studies have shown that daydreaming is  correlated with higher levels of mental  

研究表明，白日夢與更高水平的心理健康有關。

activity and cognitive performance. So, if you  like drifting off in the middle of the day,  

活動和認知能力。是以，如果你喜歡在一天當中昏昏欲睡、

don't sell yourself short. You're likely  more intelligent than you realize. 

不要妄自菲薄。你可能比自己意識到的還要聰明。

5. Emotional Attunement Many people think cognition and emotion  

5.情感調適 許多人認為認知和情感

are separate skills, but these two categories of  intelligence are intricately intertwined. In other  

這兩種智力是不同的技能，但它們又錯綜複雜地交織在一起。在其他方面

words, people who excel at cognitive exercises  like problem-solving also demonstrate a fuller  

換句話說，擅長解決問題等認知練習的人也會表現出更全面的

understanding of their feelings. Why? Because  smarter people spend more time reflecting on their  

理解他們的感受。為什麼呢？因為更聰明的人會花更多的時間反思他們的

emotions and dissecting what they're feeling in  certain situations. If you're a highly intelligent  

情緒，剖析他們在某些情況下的感受。如果你是一個高智商的

person, you're likely familiar with the depth  of your feelings and able to express them in  

你可能熟悉自己的情感深度，並能用以下方式表達出來

a constructive way. That alone is a telltale sign  that you're smarter and more thoughtful than most. 

建設性的方式。單憑這一點，就足以說明你比大多數人更聰明、更有思想。

6. Craving Total Solitude 

6.渴望完全孤獨

Most highly intelligent people value  their solitude. In other words,  

大多數高智商的人都珍視自己的孤獨。換句話說

they enjoy spending time alone. Smart people  appreciate moments of peace and solitude  

他們喜歡獨處。聰明人欣賞寧靜和獨處的時刻

as many of their favorite activities, like  reading and writing, are best performed alone. 

因為他們最喜歡的許多活動，如閱讀和寫作，最好獨自進行。

To highly intelligent people, solitude isn't  punishing or tedious; it's an opportunity to  

對於高智商的人來說，獨處並不是一種懲罰或乏味，而是一種機會，讓他們能夠

dive deep into the subjects that fascinate  them without anyone else getting in the way.  

深入探究令他們著迷的主題，而不受其他人的干擾。

If this sounds familiar, you're probably more  intelligent, and more introverted, than you think. 

如果這聽起來很熟悉，那麼你可能比自己想象的更聰明、更內向。

7. Raw Musical Talent 

7.原始音樂天賦

Sometimes intelligent people easily master things  that others struggle to learn. For example,  

有時，聰明的人很容易就掌握了別人很難學會的東西。例如

intelligent people learn how to play instruments  relatively quickly because they have a natural  

聰明的人學習樂器相對較快，因為他們有一種天生的

ability to understand basic rhythms. Highly  intelligent people can also keep time better than  

理解基本節奏的能力。高智商的人也比

most, even if they have zero musical experience. In general, highly intelligent people are quick  

即使他們的音樂經驗為零。一般來說，高智商的人很快

to understand and replicate musical patterns. They  not only perform music well but they're drawn to  

理解和複製音樂模式。他們不僅能很好地演奏音樂，還能被以下方面所吸引

diverse musical genres and often get lost in  pieces that are complex and moving. Whether  

他們的音樂風格多樣，經常會迷失在複雜動人的作品中。無論是

you're a musician or a music aficionado, your ear  for music may signal how smart you really are. 

如果你是音樂家或音樂發燒友，那麼你的音樂天賦可能預示著你有多聰明。

8. Understanding Ambiguity Most people have a hard time coping with  

8.理解模糊性 大多數人都很難應對

uncertainty, but highly intelligent people aren't  bothered in the same way. Why? Because sometimes,  

不確定性，但高智商的人卻不會受到同樣的困擾。為什麼呢？因為有時候

ambiguity is the only possible answer. The more  complex something becomes, the less likely you  

模糊是唯一可能的答案。事情越複雜，你就越不可能

are to find a clean and simple solution. You may  notice confusing contradictions and discover gaps  

是為了找到一個簡潔明瞭的解決方案。您可能會注意到令人困惑的矛盾之處，並發現缺口

in your knowledge, but that's okay. Your problems  don't have to be solved right away. If you can  

但沒關係。你的問題不一定要馬上解決。如果你能

be patient and calm in the midst of confusion,  you may be one of the smartest people you know. 

在困惑中保持耐心和冷靜，你可能是你認識的最聰明的人之一。

9. Imagination Overdrive 

9.想象力超速

Anxiety is prevalent among highly intelligent  people. They have strong imaginations that produce  

焦慮在高智商人群中很普遍。他們想象力豐富，會產生

all kinds of spiraling thoughts and negative  patterns. As a smart person, you may also spend  

各種螺旋式上升的想法和消極模式。作為一個聰明人，你也可能會花費

time thinking about ways your life may fall apart. In either case, these worrisome thoughts can  

花時間思考生活可能崩潰的方式。無論是哪種情況，這些令人擔憂的想法都會

manifest as anxiety and self-doubt. If this sounds  familiar, your brain may be working on overdrive.  

表現為焦慮和自我懷疑。如果這聽起來很熟悉，那麼你的大腦可能正在超負荷工作。

It's not always fun or happy, but your anxiety is  just another sign that you're brighter than most. 

這並不總是有趣或快樂的，但你的焦慮只是你比大多數人更聰明的另一個標誌。

10. Sources of Inspiration 

10.靈感來源

Studies have shown that highly intelligent  people enjoy working in less organized  

研究表明，高智商的人喜歡在組織較少的環境中工作。

environments. That doesn't mean intelligent  people are dirty or unhygienic. Rather,  

環境。這並不意味著聰明人都很髒或不講衛生。相反、

many smart people work well in cluttered  spaces surrounded by sources of inspiration. 

許多聰明人在靈感源泉環繞的雜亂空間裡工作得很好。

For example, you might have books across your  desk or papers taped to the wall. You may work  

例如，你可能會把書本橫放在桌子上，或者把文件貼在牆上。您可以

in a studio surrounded by crafts or a garage with  every tool you can imagine spread onto the floor.  

在工作室裡，四周都是手工藝品，或者在車庫裡，你能想象到的所有工具都鋪在地上。

Wherever you like to work, a cluttered  space may be the perfect environment  

無論你喜歡在哪裡工作，雜亂無章的空間都可能是完美的環境

for your mind to work and create. 11. The Benefits of Doing Nothing 

讓你的大腦工作和創造。11.無所事事的好處

If you're a highly intelligent person, you might  spend part of your day doing what seems like  

如果你是一個高智商的人，你可能會把一天中的一部分時間用來做看似

absolutely nothing. On the outside, anyone who  sees you might think you're staring into space,  

什麼都沒有在外面，任何人看到你都會以為你在發呆、

but you're probably doing something smart people  love to do... setting aside time to think. 

但你可能在做聰明人喜歡做的事......留出時間思考。

You might close your eyes and sit, pace  around the room, or talk to yourself out loud.  

你可以閉目靜坐，在房間裡踱步，或者大聲自言自語。

All of these are ways intelligent people maintain  a dialogue with their own brains, allowing them to  

所有這些都是聰明人與自己的大腦保持對話的方式，使他們能夠

generate ideas and solve complicated problems.  Thinking is an activity all its own. If you're  

產生想法，解決複雜問題。 思考本身就是一種活動。如果你

a highly intelligent person, thinking may be  one of your favorite ways to spend the day. 

如果你是一個高智商的人，思考可能是你最喜歡的消磨時光的方式之一。

12. Absolute Concentration Do you have a hard time staying  

12.絕對專注 你是否很難保持專注？

focused? Concentration is a skill many  highly intelligent people have in spades.  

專注？集中注意力是許多高智商人士都具備的一項技能。

Even if they're surrounded by people, they can  shut off their senses and fully concentrate on  

即使周圍都是人，他們也能關閉感官，全神貫注於

something they're passionate about. When that  happens, there's no breaking their concentration.  

他們熱衷的事情。當出現這種情況時，他們的注意力就無法分散。

They work in a fervor until they've  brought their ideas to life. 

他們熱火朝天地工作，直到把自己的想法變成現實。

If you're a smart person, you may have experienced  something like this before. You get a great idea,  

如果你是個聰明人，你可能曾經有過這樣的經歷。你有了一個好主意、

and you run to your desk to get that idea out  of your head. When you're inspired enough,  

你就會跑到辦公桌前，把這個想法從腦子裡趕走。當你有足夠的靈感時

you can focus just about anywhere because you  are way more intelligent than you realize. 

你可以把注意力集中在任何地方，因為你比自己想象的要聰明得多。

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