Excuse yourself from the search for hard problems and pursue your interests. Build a foundation in subjects that captivate you. You'll never be smarter, but th

Excuse yourself from the search for hard problems and pursue your interests. Build a foundation in subjects that captivate you. You'll never be smarter, but that's a meaningless term anyway. You are inclined to learn more about things that matter to you. And because these concepts are fascinating your focus will exceed that of any disinterested person with a natural aptitude. Not long from now you'll be discussing entomology or artificial intelligence or interior design with an uncommon passion and someone will wish they were as smart as you.