Hello, it is an understatement to say I read a lot of stuff on the Internet. Some of it I blog about, others I share on Nairaland or other websites whilst I just assimilate others personally.

I am sharing this one with you Nairalanders.

13 Reasons Why It is Cool to be Smart

1. You Don't Have To Try As Hard
Contrary to popular belief, it's really cool to be smart! Being brainy has a lot of perks, so get ready to soak up all of the great things that life has to offer you.

First of all, you don't have to try as hard to do well. If you've already got the knowledge, it takes a lot less effort to do well on a test, finish an assignment, study, or get your work done. With all of that time back at your disposal, you can fit in plenty of fun on the side!

2. Being Smart Is In
In the olden days, being smart meant that you were looked down upon as a "nerd" or a "geek," and mocked mercilessly for your intelligence. These days, though, being smart is considered "in." Even one of the biggest hit shows on TV, 'The Big Bang Theory,' revolves around smart people!

It's a great time to be smart, so don't bother dumbing yourself down. Be proud of your intelligence!


3. Win More Arguments
If you ever get into debates or arguments with people, you know how much high intelligence can help! Smart people win arguments left and right, because they always know how to out-smart their adversaries.

They may find you annoying and say that you think you're "smarter than everyone else," but so what? You actually are, so if the shoe fits, put it on and go for a run!


4. Get Better Jobs
You've probably heard it said that you should be nice to the nerds, because you'll end up working for them someday. That saying didn't come into existence for no reason!

Smart people generally have the qualifications and intellect required to snag better jobs. That's just the way it is. You might as well be one of those people on top of the job market, right?

5. Understand the Best Jokes and References
Some jokes are so intelligently planned and executed that they sail right over the heads of people of average intelligence. If you're smart, though, you'll be able to understand even the most difficult-to-comprehend jokes!
Who doesn't love a good joke?


6. Raise Smarter Kids
If you're hoping to start a family one day (or you're already in the process of doing so), think about your kids! Smarter parents usually result in more intelligent children, either due to genetics or learned behaviors.

Creating a new generation of intellectuals can only be good for humanity as a whole, so passing your smarts onto your kids is very cool, indeed!


7. Be a More Well-Rounded Person
Uneducated people generally have a very small view of the world around them, and they miss out on a lot of the great things life has to offer. That rarely happens to smart people, though! They see things that the average person would never even notice, and they understand the way things work in a completely different way.

If you're smart, rejoice and remember that it's part of what makes you such a cultured and well-rounded person.


8. Make More Money
Like we mentioned earlier, smart people have a tendency to get better jobs than the average Joe Schmoe. As you can imagine, money goes along with that! Intelligent people are more likely to have incredible job opportunities that result in high paychecks.

It doesn't get much cooler than a big pile of green. Bill Gates would probably agree.

9. Better Conversational Skills
Some people have a hard time with holding long, thoughtful conversations. But if you're smart, you have plenty of interesting things to say, and you'll be better equipped to turn those tidbits into an actual conversation.

Interpersonal relationships are one of the most important things in life, and communication is the key to success, so this perk definitely comes in handy!

10. Get More Respect
Have you ever heard someone go on a rant against "stupid people"? Honestly, the world is filled with uneducated folks who can be a real drain on the rest of society. As a result, disrespect is sent their way regularly, and they probably don't have any idea why.

Intelligent people, on the other hand, are respected by their peers and sometimes even complete strangers. That's an incredibly good feeling!


11. Get Awarded for Your Brilliance
Athletes get a lot of rewards for playing a good game or getting a certain rank, but what do smart people get for being intelligent? Well, oftentimes they get prizes, too!

Whether you're in school or working in an adult job, rewards are given for being successful, and intelligence can help you get there. It could come in the form of a trophy, a plaque, or even a promotion or raise!


12. Even the Celebs Are Doing It
If you thought being smart equated to being stuffy, boring, and/or ugly, think again! Even some of the most glamorous celebrities have brilliant minds, with some going so far as to pursue higher education in Ivy League schools.
Here's just a short list of celebrities who are considered very smart:
• Natalie Portman
• Emma Watson
• Jake Gyllenhaal
• Rashida Jones
• Conan O'Brien
• Matt Damon


13. Be Surrounded By Greatness
Finally, if the company of celebrities doesn't interest you, maybe the company of fictional characters will! These are just some of the totally awesome intelligent characters the world has come to know and love:
• Topanga Lawrence from 'Boy Meets World'
• Donatello from 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
• Hermione Granger from 'Harry Potter'
• Dr. Temperance Brennan from 'Bones'
• Sherlock Holmes
• Tony Stark from 'Iron Man'

Source: http://www.plusbrainpower.com/gallery/6186/13-reasons-it-s-cool-to-be-smart

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are not mine. I am only sharing what I discovered and found interesting. I thought it nice to share.

Thank you.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for being honest, that doesn't mean you can't do it or do better.

Nice post though.

I dont knw- Some of dem dd nt mak much sense to me, or shud i say dat some of doz re certainly what one cant control.

Thanks for posting sha.

Law-confessor:
Nice post though.

I dont knw- Some of dem dd nt mak much sense to me, or shud i say dat some of doz re certainly what one cant control.

Thanks for posting sha.

I agree with you, there are many ways the article/collection can be improved on. You could list reasons why you think being smart is cool.

Nice article....but I think the article is trying to say being smart is synonymous to being educated but I think there are some illitrate that are quite smart too...I might be wrong though.

Fkforyou: Nice article....but I think the article is trying to say being smart is synonymous to being educated but I think there are some illitrate that are quite smart too...I might be wrong though.

Very true. I would say you have to be literate in at least one language to achieve your true potential at being smart.

^^^...o.k

so how can one be smart

Nice post but.....

Law-confessor:
Nice post though.

I dont knw- Some of dem dd nt mak much sense to me, or shud i say dat some of doz re certainly what one cant control.

Thanks for posting sha.

Mother confessor nawa 4 u o

So how come nobody likes the president? Are you trying to say he's not smart? Tell us now o!

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Nice 0ne

Alpha Maximus: Being 'too' smart can lead to madness and paranoia and poor judgement!! Just ask Isaac Newton!

tell dem o..

Wait make I register

some smart folks still don't understand how to make Fp.
And this piece doesn't help too!

everyone is smart just that the level of our smartness differs from individual to anoda. first to commment

This article seemed to hav articulated being "smart", "street smart", "intelligent", and "brilliant" as one... Though they are different in certain cases...

maclatunji:
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are not mine. I am only sharing what I discovered and found interesting. I thought it nice to share.

Now that is smart.
Not like some posters here who post and try to pass it off as theirs only for another to post the link later.

maclatunji:

I agree with you, there are many ways the article/collection can be improved on. You could list reasons why you think being smart is cool.

anselm791: So how come nobody likes the president? Are you trying to say he's not smart? Tell us now o!

Or it takes really smart people to appreciate another smart person and we may not have the critical mass of smart people yet in Nigeria hence we are the way we are.
You must have heard that a one-eyed man leads blind people.
What do you think

Alpha Maximus: Being 'too' smart can lead to madness and paranoia and poor judgement!! Just ask Isaac Newton!

He lived over 200years ago... And besides Newton was a scientist who was trying to strike a balance between religion and science, at a time when believing totally in science could get you burnt as a heretic by the church during the Renaissance which fueled the Scientic Revolution and the Enlightenment! Especially after wat Galileo went through (the guy had to deny his own work that proved dat the earth revolves around the Sun, and not the other way around as the church believed those days)...

Noted

anonimi:

Or it takes really smart people to appreciate another smart person and we may not have the critical mass of smart people yet in Nigeria hence we are the way we are.
You must have heard that a one-eyed man leads blind people.
What do you think

Now that was a smart reply! lol

Been smart is a very cool tin
If you tink your not smart, try reading a lot of books (read any type of book)

Watch highly intellectual movies
Like "big bang theory"

I put it to you that you can never understand this movie if your not smart

Hang around intelligent chaps
Always tink b4 you open anything (especially your mouth) lol

big ups to dt. m officially an addict of "big bang theory". been smart is cool.

Nice write up

Olugbenger: some smart folks still don't understand how to make Fp.
And this piece doesn't help too!

90% of the people on nairaland are so daft, it hurts my brain. That's why this may not have made front page except for the intelligent 10%.

kekakuz: so how can one be smart

Let's start at being smart enough to know that when you post a question, you add a question mark at the end of it!