How to be smarter than people smarter than you Read!

How to be smarter than people smarter than you ReadHow to be smarter than people smarter than you ReadAre you ready for this big secret?Read.- - - Thanks for taking your time with this post If you liked this, please hit the - Just kidding. I have more to say, of course.- - - Something like 50% of people dont read a single book after school.Many of these people were smart in school.Heres the thing about smart people. They get used to understanding things. They do well in school. They are praised by everyone. Once they reach the open market, advantages suddenly disappear. Not because they are incapable, but because they are lazy.Thank god Im not very smart.Instead, I cheat. I read the things smart people write down. By deciding to read more, youve already become smarter than fruchtwein smart people.For the most part, I cheat by reading in these 4 areas1. MoneyIt doesnt really matter whose book you read. People get dogmatic about this, but for basic finance, most best sellers say th e same thing.Personally I like You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero.Read a book or two, and get a plan. Money isnt everything, but money management is.Ive been broke. It sucks. Read about how to not be broke.2. Read about businessDoesnt matter your career. Learn about how business work. Learn about why businesses work. Learn how to change a business that is not going well. Learn how to start a business from scratch.Here are my favoritesMade to Stick and Switch by Chip and Dan HeathLaunch by Jeff WalkerBlink by Malcolm GladwellThe Rich Employee by James Altucher3. Read about lifeOkay so admittedly everything could have gone under this heading so I guess it could more accurately be called read about human natureUnderstanding the human condition is huge for both your own survival and your relationships.Try theseThe 5 Love Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Power of When by Michael BreusMove your DNA by Katy BowmanLove Does by Bob GoffA mio Miles by Donald Miller4. Read about healt hIn 2014, my gut was deteriorating inside me. I had trouble walking, standing, sitting, and breathing. At 24, my doctor told me youll probably just have to deal with it.Nobody cares about your health. Not even doctors. They just assume youll be fine until you display symptoms worthy of their great talent. Which is okay. That is what they are trained to do.You and only you are responsible for keeping yourself well.Start withCrazy, Sexy Cancer by Kris CarrSleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson (his podcast is great too)The Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook by Laura Lea Goldberg- - - When in doubt, read anything. Youll be hard pressed to find a book that doesnt teach you something.Stay focused. Stay balanced. Think, and most importantlyRead.If you like books, you will probably also like this one.- TBThisarticlefirst appeared on Medium.