but valedictorians rarely make history?

但告別者很少創造歷史？

Intelligence is something that isn't always easily spotted

智慧是一種不容易被發現的東西。

Sometimes,

有時會這樣

it means more than simply getting an A on a test,

它的意義不僅僅是在考試中得到一個A。

or receiving your diploma

或領取畢業證書

There's a difference between being a life-long learner,

做一個終身學習者是有區別的。

and jumping through the academic hoops just to get by in life

碌碌無為，碌碌無為

Wondering where you fall with your abilities?

想知道自己的能力落在哪裡？

Here are five signs you're highly intelligent

以下是你高智商的五個標誌

1. You're not afraid to ask questions

1.你不怕問問題

Smart people rarely just follow the status quo without questioning it

聰明的人很少只是跟隨現狀而不去質疑它

In fact,

事實上

it's usually those that don't want to think, that they do what they're told

通常是那些不願意思考的人，他們做他們被告知的事

because asking the "why"s requires extra brain power

因為問 "為什麼 "需要額外的腦力。

But if you've got a rebellious streak to you,

但如果你有叛逆的傾向。

and you're curious about the world you live in,

而你對自己生活的世界充滿了好奇。

then you might be smarter than you actually think you are!

那你可能比你自己認為的還要聰明!

Unfortunately, not every workplace or classroom nurtures this idea

遺憾的是，並不是每一個工作場所或課堂都能培養出這樣的理念。

In fact, some leaders enjoy feeling in control

其實，有些上司很享受控制的感覺

by leading those who know less than them

師夷長技以制夷

Don't fall in this trap, and embrace your inquisitive nature

別掉進這個陷阱，擁抱你的好奇心吧

2. You tend to be self critical

2.你傾向於自我批評

Narcissists like to project their own reality onto others

自戀者喜歡把自己的現實投射到別人身上。

and don't feel remorse when they lie to others

騙了人也不自責

about how good they are at something

擅長

But intelligent people know how to

但聰明的人知道如何

acknowledge their own faults, flaws, and weaknesses

認錯認沒種

Instead of trying to impress others with their abilities,

而不是試圖用自己的能力去打動別人。

intelligent people can be quite humble and critique themselves,

聰明的人可以很謙虛地責備自己。

often looking for ways to self-improve

常常尋找自我提升的途徑

3. You love projects!

3.你喜歡項目!

Do you like reading up DIY ideas,

你喜歡看起DIY創意嗎。

watching videos on new recipes,

觀看新食譜的視頻。

or enjoy repairing your home?

或喜歡維修房屋？

People who are intelligent, love to keep busy

聰明、喜歡忙碌的人

They rarely call it a day after they clock out from work

他們很少在下班後叫一天

and enjoy immersing themselves with fun activities that boost their knowledge

並喜歡沉浸在有趣的活動中，提高他們的知識水準。

Just like going to the gym for a physical workout,

就像去健身房鍛鍊身體一樣。

smart people need their daily brain exercise

聰明人每天都要做腦力運動

Whether it means learning a new language,

是否意味著學習一門新的語言。

taking dance lessons,

上舞蹈課。

or attending art classes

或參加藝術班

intelligent people know how to fill up their schedules and minds

聰明的人都知道如何填滿自己的時間和頭腦。

4. You're messy

4.你很亂

This is definitely one I can relate to

這一點我絕對能體會到

Do you have a messy room or workplace?

你的房間或工作場所很亂嗎？

Turns out there's more going on than just clutter

原來還有更多的事情發生，不僅僅是雜亂無章

According to a study published in Psychological Science by the University of Minnesota

根據明尼蘇達大學在《心理科學》上發表的一項研究報告

48 participants were asked to come up with unusual uses for a ping pong ball

48名參與者被要求想出乒乓球的不同尋常的用途。

The 24 individuals working in neat rooms

在整潔的房間裡工作的24個人

came up with less creative responses

想出了一些不太有創意的對策

than those who worked in messy rooms

比在亂糟糟的房間裡工作的人

So the next time your mom scolds you for not making your bed,

所以下次你媽媽罵你沒整理床鋪的時候。

let her know it's hurting your creativity

讓她知道這是在傷害你的創造力。

5. You don't think that you're smart

5.你覺得自己不聰明嗎？

This is called the Dunning Kruger Effect,

這就是所謂的鄧寧克魯格效應。

in which people with low level of competence tend to overestimate their ability

能力低下的人往往會高估自己的能力。

Whereas, highly competent individuals tend to sell themselves short

而高能力的人往往會賣空自己的能力

Why is this?

為什麼會這樣？

Intelligent people realize just how much room there is to improve

聰明的人意識到有多大的空間可以改進。

and they're never satisfied with their current knowledge level

而他們永遠不會滿足於自己目前的知識水準。

Always hungry for more information,

總是渴望得到更多的資訊。

their brain appetite grows with each new set of skills they pick up

胃口大開的他們，每學一門新的技能，胃口就大開。

Do you resonate with these signs?

你對這些跡象有共鳴嗎？

Please share your thoughts with us below

請在下面與我們分享您的想法

Remember, intelligence doesn't have to be limited, unless you allow it

記住，智慧不一定要被限制，除非你允許它

Everyone has the ability to grow

每個人都有成長的能力

Also, don't forget to subscribe to Psych2go

另外，別忘了訂閱Psych2go。

for more helpful tips and share this video with others

獲取更多有用的技巧，並與他人分享此視頻。

Thanks so much for watching!

謝謝你的觀看!