Getting smarter
04.15.05 (11:16 pm) [edit]In my estimation there are several types of "smart." Let me break it down . . .
1. Street smarts - This is when you learn how to avoid certain parts of the neighborhood or how to drive defensively.
2. School/book smarts - Being a bookworm, picking up a lot from your classes - applying what you learn to everyday life and situations.
3. Self smarts - Like Aristotle said "know thyself." Being able to step back from your life and situations to evaluate your decisions and learn from mistakes. Self evaluation is key.
4. People smarts - Knowing how to work through relationships, make people feel comfortable. Being able to relate to people in different walks of life.
Hmm, what is the most important smart? I am not sure, because each of them have different value in different situations. Am I missing some type of smart? (Not me personally - ha ha, but the list?)
posted by: FinalyFree (reply)
post date: 04.15.05 (9:27 pm)
Very cool observations and really cool list!
Not sure what the most important smart would be but an even balance of them all would be the best :)
posted by: Sosa (reply)
post date: 04.17.05 (10:36 am)
Smart ass...LOL
posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 04.17.05 (5:13 pm)
Reply to: Sosa
Uh, yeah. That's one I didn't list . . . :)