Smartness: Lockdown an opportunity to get smarter : Smartness vs Over-smartness

         

You would have heard people saying , " Don't try to be over-smart "

First of all 

• What is smartness?

• What is over-smartness ?

 • What makes a person smart or over-smart?

Let's Discuss.

What is smartness?

According to Cambridge English Dictionary,

" The quality of being intelligent or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations is considered as smartness. "

Smartness is the quality responsible for your instantaneous reaction to a situation.

What is over-smartness ?

" Considering yourself smarter than others is over- smartness. "

Over-smartness always results in disastrous results. 

The difference between smartness and over-smartness:

If other person is considering you smarter than him then it does mean that you are smart , whereas , if you are considering yourself smarter than others then you are unfortunately over-smart.

Smartness is the property you can never point yourself. However , considering yourself smart  or over-smartness should not be misunderstood with self confidence.

Relation of smartness and intelligence.

Smartness cannot really be associated with intelligence , however smartness depends upon various factors including intelligence.

One can be brilliant in studies but still not smart and vice versa.

Importance of smartness in real life

• In daily life one can increase its productivity by being smart.

• Often we have to make some instant decision , smartness help us to make effective decisions.

• Smartness also help us in our professional life. As companies always prefer smart employees.

Gadgets are getting smarter whereas users are not.

Nowadays we see smart watches , smart televisions , smartphones , even smart houses are also designed. 

But are we getting smarter?

 Not really , majority of the users just waste their time and energy using smart gadgets . These gadgets are made to make our work easier how ever most of the kids using it for  timepass.

We can use these technologies to enhance our skills. All the things you need to learn is now available on internet , but sadly we don't do that. I do agree that entertainment is important but for relaxation purposes , not for wasting hours just to entertain yourself .

Lockdown: Opportunity to get smarter -

• This lockdown has provided time which can be used to learn new skills , various platforms provide online courses which can be persued.

• Lockdown period can be used to improve and build healthy habits.

• Lockdown can be used to come out of the toxic habits.

" No matter what the situation is , one can always one can always make positive out of it. "

This corona pandemic  has brought so many sorrows but we can use this time for self betterment. Because , that's what smart people will do.

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