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1. Github,
2. Stack Overflow,
3. Khan Academy,
4. tutorialspoint.com,
5. topcoder,
6. Hacker News,
7. No Excuse List,
8. http://www.businessballs.com/,
9. Memory Improvement Tips - How to Improve Your Memory,
10. http://www.quora.com/
Getting smarter isn't something that happens overnight. Instead, you have to build your
intelligence every day through intentional daily habits.

In a recent Quora thread, "What would you do to be a little smarter every single day?",
readers shared their advice on good habits you can establish.

Here are some simple actions that could help you become a smarter person.

1. Come up with 10 ideas every day. Think about how to reduce poverty, how to solve a
daily problem you have, interesting movie ideas, or anything. It doesn't matter what subject
your ideas fall into, as long as you're working your brain and your idea muscles. Your list
might even lead to a new startup idea or writing subject. Claudia Azula Altucher

2. Read the newspaper. It will help you become more aware of the important things
happening around the word. You'll learn to form your own opinions and connect the dots
between seemingly unrelated things. You'll also have a lot more to talk about at parties or
with friends. Manas J Saloi

3. Play devil's advocate. Take something you recently learned and generate a unique
opinion on it that wouldn't immediately come to mind. Try to support it with evidence, and
be open to the idea that new evidence will change your opinion. Repeat this every day, and
you'll become much better at thinking outside the box.

If you're feeling stuck, try reading and critically evaluating the editorial section of papers.
They will help you understand how other people form arguments and express their
opinions. Peter DePaulo

4. Read a chapter in a fiction or non-fiction book. Aim to read a book a week. You
can always find pockets of time to read, whether on your daily commute or while you're
waiting in line. Goodreads is a great way to keep track of everything you read and to also
find a community of other readers.

Fiction books are great for understanding characters and getting absorbed into another
perspective, while non-fiction books are great for introducing you to new topics, from
politics to psychology. Claudia Azula Altucher

5. Instead of watching TV, watch educational videos. Sometimes, it's more fun to
watch things about a subject you love than to read about it, and you can learn a lot from
other people's experiences.

You can find fun, educational videos on Khan Academy or watch TED talks. You can also
find good ones on Youtube's channel SmarterEveryDay. In videos, the information is often
presented in a digestible, memorable way, so you can be assured they'll stick. Hendrik
Sleeckx

6. Subscribe to feeds of interesting information. Follow interesting voices on
Facebook and Twitter, so you'll always learn something new when you look at your
newsfeed or dashboard. For example, if you want to keep up with the latest news in science
and technology, subscribe to the "I Fucking Love Science" page on Facebook. You can also
follow email newsletters, such as Cal Newport's Study Hacks and Today I Found Out.
Saurabh Shah

7. Check in with your favorite knowledge sources. Every day, scroll through Quora,
Stack Overflow, specialty blogs, or any other sources that satiate your hunger for knowledge.
This is an extremely easy habit, because other users are curating the content for you, so all
you have to do is follow the ones who write about topics interesting to you. Try using Pocket
to save articles for later reading, and then try to get through them before going to sleep at
night. Manas J Saloi

8. Share what you learn with other people. If you find someone to debate and analyze
ideas with, you can add to each other's knowledge and gain new perspectives. Also, when
you can explain ideas to someone else, it means you've definitely mastered the concept. You
can even share what you learn without directly talking to someone. Many people like to start
blogs so they can engage others in online dialogue. Mike Xie

9. Make two lists: a list of work-related skills you want to learn now and a list
for things you want to achieve in the future. Google Docs is a convenient way to keep
track of your lists. For both, decide what you want to learn, compile sources that will teach
you these skills, and then work on them each day.

For example, if you work in a computer-science related field, your first list might suggest
you learn something new in Python one day or that you try using MongoDB another day.

For your second list, you can think about long-term goals, such as whether you want to go
into marketing or architecture. Write down the small steps you need to take to reach that
goal, whether it's by reading the experts in those fields or taking classes at a local college.
Manas J Saloi

10. Make an "I Did" list. At the end of each day, write down what you completed. This
will help you feel better about all the things you accomplished, especially if you're feeling
discouraged. It will also help you reflect on how productive you were and how you can re-
structure your to-do lists for the next day. Claudia Azula Altucher

11. Write down what you learn. You can start a blog or use an app like Inkpad to help
you keep track of everything you learn. Not only will this be a great way to keep a record of
everything you're doing, but it's also a good source of motivation to keep you accountable.
You will want to learn more if you know that at the end of the day you'll have to write about
it. Manas J Saloi

12. Stimulate your mind. Going on a daily run is a great way to get your brain flowing
and to keep your mental health in shape. It's also a great way to think through difficult
decisions or process new information. Rick Bruno

13. Take online courses. Check out this list of the most popular online courses for
professionals. Make sure you don't overload yourself; commit to one to two and truly focus
on them. The syllabi will also keep you on track, so you know you will be doing something
every day, whether it's listening to a lecture or working on an assignment. Manas J Saloi

14. Talk to someone you find interesting. Even if they're strangers, don't be afraid to
approach them. Ask about their interests and how they discovered them. Oftentimes, you
learn the most from people you barely know. Manas J Saloi

15. Hang out with people who are smarter than you. Spend as much time as you can
with smart people. Every day, you should strive to have a coffee date or walk with someone
who inspires you.

Always be humble and willing to learn. Ask as many questions as possible. If you are always
around people who are more knowledgeable than you, you'll have no choice but to learn
more. Manas J Saloi

16. Follow your questions. If you see or hear about something cool, don't just let the
moment pass. Follow up pursue your curiosity and find the answer to your question.
Mike Xie

17. Use a word-of-the-day app. You will increase your vocabulary, which can help you in
competitive tests like the SAT or GRE, or even just sound more eloquent in daily
interactions.

You can also try to learn new vocabulary in a different language. Every day, try to add five to
10 more words to the foreign language you are trying to pursue. You can use LiveMocha,
Basuu, or DuoLingo. Manas J Saloi

18. Do something scary. "Getting out of our comfort zone always makes us wiser." Every
day, push yourself a little further. Try public speaking by joining a ToastMasters class, lead a
meeting by volunteering a proposal at work, or reach out to someone you really admire by
sending a quick letter or email. Claudia Azula Altucher

19. Explore new areas. If you can't travel every day, at least try to find something new
within your hometown. You'll meet different people, learn new facts, and understand
something new about the world. It's a lot more productive than staying at home and
watching TV. Manas J Saloi


20. Play "smart" games. Some games, like chess and Scrabble, expand your mind.
Challenge yourself when you play them. For example, play Scrabble without a dictionary.
You can also solve puzzles via games like Sudoku, 2048, and Doors. Saurabh Shah

21. Set aside some time to do nothing. Oftentimes, sitting in silence can help you get
inspiration and reflect on your day. Claudia Azula Altucher

22. Adopt a productive hobby. If you have something you can work on every day, from
knitting to fly fishing, you can actively learn more just from doing. For instance, you may try
to play a new piece of music every day, read a physics textbook, write a few more pages in
your novel, or learn a new computer skill. Mayank Rajput

23. Apply what you learn. If you recently learned a new coding skill or how to play an
instrument, make sure you are using that skill in your life as often as possible. Learning by
doing is one of the most effective ways to become smarter. Himanshu Pal