Simple Everyday Tricks that Make You Look Smart

Believing You Can Be Smarter Actually Makes You Smarter
It’s no surprise that self confidence plays an important role in our performance.
Have you ever used a simple trick to do something clever? You may not always have the required tools or supplies needed to complete a task, but that shouldn’t stop you from doing it. Sometimes, you can use simple everyday tricks like the ones illustrated below to get things done efficiently. Not only will these tricks help you to be more productive, but they’ll make you look smart too.
Trick number four is sure to come in handy for those who do a lot of entertaining at home. Instead of simply sending guests a map with directions to your house, it would help even more if you attached a picture as well. That way, they’ll have no problem spotting your house from a distance.
If you’ve ever had a stuck zipper, you know how frustrating it can be to fix. Trick number 18 helps with that problem. As explained, you can unstick the zipper by rubbing a pencil along it. Why does this work? Well, the graphite lubricates the teeth of the zipper, making it easier to unzip.
1.Read Faster and Better
2.Speak Up (and Do It With Expression)
3. Don’t Fall Prey to BS
4.Focus on What You Know
5.Get Some Exercise
6.Know What Won’t Make You Smarter
7.Do Things the Hard Way
8.Just Believe You Can Be Smarter