10 Things Intelligent People Avoid

Here are ten things intelligent people avoid and what smart people do differently than everyone else. From the habits and traits that set these individuals apart to the nuances of wise decision making, we highlight the pitfalls highly intelligent people consciously avoid, and we take a deeper look at the essential role of soft skills and emotional intelligence in their interpersonal relationships.
Intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses a range of mental abilities, capacities, and skills. While there isn't a single universally accepted definition, intelligence generally refers to the ability to learn, reason, problem-solve, and adapt to new situations.
Whether you're looking to enhance your cognitive abilities or just want a quick peek into the mindset of a truly smart person, you’ll find this video insightful.
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[@mariep4018]

I agree with all the info in this video. Intelligent people are not afraid of criticism or truth.

[@squidward66]

True. Makes it difficult sometimes to discuss things with people who are mainly concerned with protecting their own point of view and feelings.

[@poksnee]

Valuable points in your video...thanks.

[@jasonbean2764]

I avoid repeating mistakes.

[@mark.J6708]

I repeat them until I am beaten and bruised, then declare how smart I am...

[@marciamellow1211]

Intelligent people get out of their own way!

[@zenstoryshare]

Individuals who value intellectual growth often welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity to learn and improve.

[@mattconnors9419]

I still struggle with 2 of these pitfalls, but I won't mention which though 😄. I'll walk away from a situation and immediately question, "Why did I say that?'. Life is a work in progress, and I'm still evolving.

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Excellent expansion on an equally excellent list. Thank you. Merry Christmas Day and the best for the New Year 2024

[@BrainyDose]

Thank you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well.

[@neadew]

Pretty much describes me. I would add that intelligence has multiple forms and what the mostly covered hhere was emotional intelligence. Very rarely I meet people with high IQ and EQ at same time. I know geniuses with an IQ of 140+ and EQ of a brick. I am loner by choice but can perform perfectly in social situations. How wonderful to have accidentally found this video. Thank you for sharing

[@crystaldance5731]

Good video thanks 😊👍🏻

[@reneeren-patterson2657]

A good subject video to introduce why intelligent people have own character to learn, to improve, to have self-control ability. Everyone must be learn from each other, so be kind, no hate. this is the best step to teach younger generation to study hard to become the intelligent person.

[@cosmiccrusader78]

Intelligence in it's rawest form is commonsense.

[@mikelundrigan2285]

“Common sense” does not seem very common at all!

[@JimBalter]

"common sense" is what people with 100 IQs use to reason.

[@Keithfire100]

Intelligent people are the right type of people

[@theresawelch5761]

So everyone else don't count, what a very unkind, unintelligible thing to relay. Wishing you, and your loved ones a BLESSED season and beyond 🙏

[@steve19149]

​@@theresawelch5761dude he didn't say anything negative at all. You inferred it. Not intelligent.

[@Keithfire100]

​@@theresawelch5761 I mean that some intelligent people are right because they keep toxic corrupt people and negativity out their lives which is safe and healthy for a person.

[@theresawelch5761]

@@Keithfire100 Hi Keith, thank you for your reply, I hear you enjoy a BLESSED day 👍

[@theresawelch5761]

@@steve19149 Hi Steve, yes I know, I got back to him, 👍🙏

[@michaelrowe8115]

I am highly intelligent, my downfall is I’m most motivated by teamwork.

[@Mankind-ik4ie]

To say you're "highly intelligent" most likely means the opposite 😂

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

I am as dumb asf, my only downfall is I hate teamwork.

[@Sharperthanu1]

Different types of scam artists (and players) avoid intelligent people because intelligent people are difficult to scam.

[@Manuel-t8s5u]

Let's be impossible to scam.

[@danherrmann8755]

Ok I just learned some good information. Think positive.

[@Nivexity]

The one thing I'd say that would actually be affected by intelligence from this entire video was the last one, unnecessary risks, which is the only one here where the outcome is proportional to your intelligence. Here's why many of the rest either don't correlate at all, or do not cause the outcomes on the list at all; intelligence doesn't correlate with reduced ignorance as intelligence can often be used incorrectly, that is to say, it's easier to rationalise bad positions when you're more intelligent. Reduced conformity also doesn't correlate with intelligence, intelligence is not something that makes you follow truth, be more individualistic, etc. Intelligence may help you develop those positions more often than people who are less intelligent, but it doesn't mean you would hold these positions because you are intelligent, this is a causation/correlation fallacy. For example, disgust is a severe illness of the mind, it causes people to develop moral systems based on fallacies and easily refutable claims. Such feeling is common among all people, regardless of intelligence. Feedback also doesn't correlate, as people who are more intelligent tend to also be more disagreeable. It's as though the author of the video watched a few movies where the protagonist was an intellectual and thought "that's how those people think!" when in reality, they're isolationists who are disagreeable. Pertaining to superseding emotion for better decision making, again, not correlated, as well as "mindless media consumption", sorry, intellectuals do it too, it's not based on intelligence.

[@JimBalter]

Finally an intelligent (and informed) comment.

[@jannamartens9806]

Some people use socail media to bully people I actually think this is really sad and unhealthy I’m unaffected by this

[@teresajohnson8988]

Intelligent people know they’re not the center of the universe

[@ramiroalvarez5397]

Prefer to engage in deeper conversational topics or thought subjects always; as well as have FUN in general. 😊

[@queenesmeraldajoybyasay2]

You are my brainy dose forever

[@eprofengr6670]

Wow that is super fan excitement and support.

[@sergekritzki7976]

Well said

[@jeb6314]

I suppose I must be (semi)-intelligent, then. Excepting #'s 1, 4, and seven, I fit ll of these to a T. In the case of #1, I engage in all sorts of small talk. #4 -I have a bad habit of taking things personally even when it was not intended to be so taken. #7 -I tend to let emotions get in my way too much. By qualification, I have manic-depression and these are all very typical for this illness. On the other hand, I totally disregard societal values and march to the beat of my own drummer. I am exceptional at thinking outside the box.

[@Lola-mt1ne]

Good luck with all of that.

[@Iiwii11]

Don’t feel bad. They’re talking about intelligent people with no emotional problems or flaws whatsoever. I know many intelligent people with some of the problems they’re referring to. Plus these videos are trying to suck up to people who think they’re intelligent or whatever characteristic they’re referring to so they’ll watch the video.

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Or, we're here to learn how to become more emotionally and psychologically intelligent. Happy Christmas Day and all the best in the New Year 2024 😊 ​@@Iiwii11

[@JimBalter]

@@Iiwii11 They're talking about people on the spectrum.

[@Iiwii11]

@@JimBalter Maybe. It seems like everyone’s on the spectrum now though.

[@eprofengr6670]

Good video and has many inspiring points. Who specifically wrote this? Were any references or sources used to write it?

[@josephpacchetti5997]

If you are the smartest person in the room, You are In the wrong room. 🎄

[@1matim]

thanks, good video

[@blaketipewan4030]

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all the intelligent people who watch this video

[@banshee33]

I think intelligent people are not afraid of reality and most of the time they are positive

[@Anson120]

I cringe at calling myself "gifted" or intelligent., however I am a "neuro divergent" person that is a fixed divergent/convergent thinker. I constantly have intrusive rational creative thoughts even today. I truly think academics or modern IQ tests are not a good gauge for true intelligence. I mean you can ask a child what there interests are and get a better prediction for intelligence. I know I watched adult themed movies like "Kramer vs Kramer" and "Society" and even the 1988 "The Vanishing" when I was 5 and 6. I sat down and followed every bit of them. I suck at academics too. I am a multi instrumentalist and high level darftsman(Art) too. Maybe that says something.

[@JimBalter]

What is "true" intelligence?

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

I don’t care what my teachers sed. I know for shure I’m reely smart.

[@chuckinhouston9952]

I now. Sew m eye.

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

@@chuckinhouston9952 Write on! 😎

[@georgevavoulis4758]

I agree with video 100% . One major reason I don't have lots of acquaintances is I don't want to waste time with useless interactions with people . I even eat meals all by myself as too many people think we should all spend 2 hours sitting at a table at every meal .

[@abgzulkifli]

Pop up in my head, now I know where the money goes to...

[@darkvader125]

everything is true about me

[@Farhaan_Enigmatic]

Yup 👍🏻

[@JimBalter]

As a member and former officer of Mensa, I can say that a lot of intelligent people do not do these things, and a lot of not-so-intelligent people do. You're redefining intelligence, and basically committing a No True Scotsman fallacy (i.e., claiming that no *truly* intelligent person does these things).

[@Pouncer_Fox]

I often find that people who claim to understand intelligence are merely describing it from the viewpoint of an outside observer. Similar to videos that describe what rich people look like, act like, or what car they drive. As you pointed out, however, to make such connections in an of itself does seem to indicate a certain lack of understanding.

[@abgzulkifli]

The only way for intelligent people to avoid spending too much money for internet is, do only for important things

[@abgzulkifli]

New year, we must avoiding social media

[@MatthewSmith-kd3mu]

Some times I feel as though 99% are all the same and the 1% haven’t found one another. To be “in” the worldly is hell but what is paradise if no one to share it with?

[@Howpubg0.2]

Chanel ki category kaha hai ????

[@BINSNEWS]

Smart ppl. are always independent thinkers.

[@JimBalter]

Actually, smart people follow the expert consensus.

[@Robotogram]

Yes

[@AdLockhorst-bf8pz]

Me. (Things intelligent people avoid 😢)

[@abgzulkifli]

I think all the people in the world is intelligent So do only for important things if nothing disconnect from internet,

[@dougfreeman7641]

Wish I was not so stupid.

[@Rambleon444]

1. Avoiding Meaningless interactions. How can you do this and have a girlfriend? I find girls love to talk. Solutions to their problems are not welcome, often referred to as man-splaning.

[@squidward66]

Maybe it's natural selection to improve the gene pool.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

There are many highly intelligent woman around, try dating above your pay grade.

[@robertmatthews2009]

Women talk. Learn to listen without offering solutions. Just listen. That's what they want. That's what they need. If you want a deeper relationship with a woman, learn to listen. Women's problems are usually stupid anyway. Just listen and act like you care.

[@Rambleon444]

LOL!, I know this, and I love women but like I said it goes against rule 1. Avoiding Meaningless Interactions @@robertmatthews2009

[@Pouncer_Fox]

The previous comment has already covered the importance of listening attentively. I just wanted to elaborate and emphasize that empathy is another form of intelligence. Sometimes, they just want us to be able to feel how they feel, and it's important that we develop the ability to do so. Applying cognitive intelligence to emotional problems is like trying to using a screwdriver to hammer in a nail.

[@1inamillions]

Our intelligence always misunderstood by ocean of stupid and shallow people. Do we intelligent people have to explain every move we take? Those people do not understand us is not our fault. It is their own shortcomings. I always just avoid and repel those by not responding to their moves. Ignoring is the best. We are not obligated to respond to any moves. If they do not get it, its their problem, not us. I have had enough of nuisance from these people to the point i just ignore them. It reall works 😆

[@pamelasimone5084]

What I’ve experienced is people playing Horatio at the bridge because they just keep going along to avoid change. Yet they get jealous when someone else sees a better way to do something. It puts a target on one’s back to be creative.

[@Mankind-ik4ie]

You sound like an "intelligent" individual 😂 Hooray!😂

[@StevieAustin-ow3gc]

If you're watching this video, then, like me, you're probably not that smart. But, I know a lot of people who are. And, many of them love to talk about sports. Everyone gossips.

[@davidm9090]

Intelligent people are not courageous, courageous people are courageous

[@Pouncer_Fox]

So true!

[@toddpennington3056]

Many of these characteristics require a decent EQ as well as a decent IQ. High IQ and high EQ do not necessarily go together.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Yeah, I agree. Intelligence isn't one-dimensional.

[@mariaestrada8016]

True!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shaunmichaels60]

they refuse to admit when their wrong they blame everyone else. they only acknowledge their good points, but what is the difference between smart and arrogance. just because someone has teh gift of talking and manipulation don't make them smart

[@Pouncer_Fox]

If I may, I think you have indeed spelled out the difference between intelligence and arrogance. Intelligence is merely data-processing capacity. Refusing to admit when they are wrong is more of a character flaw than anything. It is possible for someone to be both intelligent and arrogant, or dumb and arrogant for that matter. However, they are two different things. Hope that helps somehow.

[@Hannah_BananaXO]

💯💯💯

[@menkasharma392]

❤❤❤❤

[@jeanie8831]

Intelligent people speak in fewer words to get the point across.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Brevity is the soul of wit

[@BarryVandenHoven-y1t]

👍

[@iferris690]

I'm about 7 of those things 😢

❤

[@Hannah_BananaXO]

♥️♥️♥️

[@duo7552]

It's okay that I am an imbecile.

[@DWPersianExcursion]

💯

[@JB-ge8ob]

The world is not fair.. Intelligent people make moves to better their world, in harmless ways to others..

[@DWPersianExcursion]

@@JB-ge8ob nothing is fair. Gotta move intelligently

[@stevenkrupka3670]

They also avoid man hating mushroomm haircuys!

[@squidward66]

Amen to that! Goodness some men make themselves look ridiculous.

[@kevinsmith4862]

Just naming the 10 things intelligent people avoid is enough. No explanation or examples of what small talk or willful ignorance is, etc. is required.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

But how else is he suppose to monetize our views for the $$$, which is the real scheme here?

[@kevinsmith4862]

@@Pouncer_Fox Do content creators get more money using 100 than using 50 words? What is the breakdown of the number of words to cents? In general, informative and instructional videos do not need fluff. The bones of the content will hold the audience's attention.

[@rclanglais5263]

A lot of intelligent people conform for the sake of it, that’s called pluralistic ignorance.

[@jenniminder1362]

So you are describing robotic, boring people. Give me average IQ people anyday. They don't over analyze everything, can tie their own shoes and are just fun to be around.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

In a way, intelligent people are also afflicted people. They can't help being who they are, any more than anyone else can help being who they are....

[@brb__bathroom]

I R S-M-R-T!

[@Pouncer_Fox]

I R 2!

[@endraJunod]

Emejing

[@Utopian30]

I am highly intelligent at least i believe that

[@Silhouette7.-nn6pk]

There was NO full stop at the end of your sentence declaring yourself to be highly intelligent !. (Does THIS really sound like the behaviour of someone who is "highly intelligent" to YOU ?).

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Ah, unfortunately, people who believe they are intelligent, that's usually a red flag that they are not. Part of the reason is because intelligent people don't make assumptions without adequately large datasets to confirm or deny said assumption. Another part is because intelligent people just don't rely on the concept of believing anything in the first place, due to the highly erroneous nature of the exercise, ultimately concluding that time and energy is better expended on better methodologies. To be clear, it is inevitable to have to make some "educated" assumptions on occasion, such as when talking about theology for example, but still, that's mostly avoided whenever possible.

[@zwatwashdc]

They avoid sitting through long AI narrated fluff for the potential of an interesting idea and scan the comments for a list or time stamps. Not finding any, they move on.

[@BrainyDose]

It's not AI, it's a real person narrating.

[@zzkeokizz]

Mindless consumption of media. 😂 isn’t this KZbin topic mindless ?

[@Pouncer_Fox]

You are exactly right, but how else is this creator going to make money off of people who wants to believe they share the same traits as "intelligent people"?

[@billbo7630]

No 11. People with a high IQ.

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

Intelligent people don't advocate woke ideology. Intelligent people keep their sexuality private. They dont blame their failures on racism

[@Pouncer_Fox]

I don't know. I am none of the things you describe, but it also seems to me that you may have mistaken intelligence with your political viewpoint... which then would indicate the opposite of intelligence. Dunning-Kruger is unfortunately quite the phenomenon.

[@robsalvv5853]

“Woke” means acceptance of people in all forms and expressions, and the rejection or elimination of prejudice and prejudicial processes and systems… intelligence absolutely embraces this. But I accept that over zealous implementation of this could create some negative / incompatible situations. The difference is not hard to discern. You don’t even need to be intelligent to appreciate the above. Are you Christian? Then take a closer look at how Jesus is portrayed in the gospels and Paul’s letters, as the Christian principles absolutely embody “woke”. If you are Christian, then how do you reconcile that your deity is woke?

[@data22401]

Either you born intelligent or nature makes you intelligent.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Nurture ?

[@darrellclemons5422]

Scew you!

[@kitrichardson5573]

Reflexively talking about racism and transgender issues always trying to be politically correct, parroting things tgey hear on corporate media, these are all very clear examples of the obsession millions of people in this country have with conformity.

[@squidward66]

Agreed. Add to that: failing to realize most "issues" are manufactured diversions and cruel manipulations.

[@craiglakin-ck5ow]

The web

[@jlg5967]

You missed the Covid 19 clot shot.

[@Random_Handle_]

Based on? No sources cited, this is largely conjecture.

[@misterhot9163]

But tried and true.

[@chuckinhouston9952]

From my 72 years of experience on earth, I’d say the content is pretty spot on. You can do all the worthless academic “studies” you want to arrive at any pre-determined conclusion you’d like. I’ll go with life experience.

[@Random_Handle_]

@@chuckinhouston9952 So 72 years of conjecture and your personal confirmation bias, got it.

[@R.A.A.]

Add it to “Important” playlist.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

No need when the real goal here is to create longform videos to monetize people who think they are also smart because they share the same characteristics with an arbitrary list of things intelligent people supposedly do (or avoid).

[@KarmaSlam12]

You get intelligent person angry and see what you get??🤨👀😒💀😱👀 just saying.

[@pauladams838]

Intelligent people don’t watch KZbin

[@latigo3332]

😂

[@nataljapetrova7682]

.....? here U r... 🙂 🙃

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Well, I don't know about that. I find that highly intelligent people are just as susceptible to cute cat videos as much as anybody else.

[@mik7233]

where is the reference for a positive intelligence? first where is the intelligence coming from?

[@T_LANelson]

💯