how can stupid people be smart and smart people be stupid?

this is a thing i noticed in school, there is a typical jock type guy, he has that "i dont care attitude" and yet he does high level math and is acing his french but when you talk to him he seems like one of those typical idiots who think of nothing but sports, then there that guy who is smart, doesnt seem to show it, he is well spoken and knows everything about everything yet he does the low level stuff, why?

Because they are still trying to figure out who they are?

People always talk about IQ and not so much about EQ. Fact is, EQ will get you further in life than IQ.

Just let people be who they want to be.

Because not everybody fits into your perfect little stereotypes.Sin_Cara

Stupid question, He works harder.

Intellect is less important than hard work

Stupid question, He works harder.

Intellect is less important than hard work

supergoat777

They probably act that way so people will perceive them that way.

People are a lot more complex and varied than that.

Not every 'smart' guy is going to be out doing 'smart' things at all times, and not every 'dumb' guy is going to be out doing 'dumb' things at all times. There are also many, MANY different facets and types of intelligences, and there is also something to be said about the amount of effort one is willing to put into things. There are lots of lazy 'smart' people and hard-working 'dumb' people, but you'll find that it is difficult to rely on just hard work (or just natural intelligence).

People are a lot more complex and varied than that.

Not every 'smart' guy is going to be out doing 'smart' things at all times, and not every 'dumb' guy is going to be out doing 'dumb' things at all times. There are also many, MANY different facets and types of intelligences, and there is also something to be said about the amount of effort one is willing to put into things. There are lots of lazy 'smart' people and hard-working 'dumb' people, but you'll find that it is difficult to rely on just hard work (or just natural intelligence).

t3hrubikscube

I think most people in high school can achieve high grades in any class. Its just a matter of wanting too and putting effort into it.

Just because people act a certain way doesn't mean they are smart or stupid. Just because somebody is smart doesn't mean they have to be skinny, nerdy, and wear pocket protectors.

People always talk about IQ and not so much about EQ. Fact is, EQ will get you further in life than IQ.

one_plum

what is EQ?

Knowledge vs. wisdom. Some people are very rational when it comes to common logical, but struggle with complex algorithms. On the flip side, there are also individuals who swiftly understand complex problems albeit lack the basic skills needed to convey their intellect in a practical sense.Setsa

Yeah but I noticed that smart people (or people with high IQs) are more likely to work hard. That being said grades are only based 25% on IQ.

[QUOTE="Setsa"]Knowledge vs. wisdom. Some people are very rational when it comes to common logical, but struggle with complex algorithms. On the flip side, there are also individuals who swiftly understand complex problems albeit lack the basic skills needed to convey their intellect in a practical sense.supergoat777

Yeah but I noticed that smart people (or people with high IQs) are more likely to work hard. That being said grades are only based 25% on IQ.

I don't think there's some set percentage that you can put on grades:IQ... Not every school, or even class even has the same grading structure..

Also, I don't know where you got the high IQ = hardworker...

[QUOTE="one_plum"]

People always talk about IQ and not so much about EQ. Fact is, EQ will get you further in life than IQ.

HailedJohnDman

what is EQ?

[QUOTE="supergoat777"]

[QUOTE="Setsa"]Knowledge vs. wisdom. Some people are very rational when it comes to common logical, but struggle with complex algorithms. On the flip side, there are also individuals who swiftly understand complex problems albeit lack the basic skills needed to convey their intellect in a practical sense.Inconsistancy

Yeah but I noticed that smart people (or people with high IQs) are more likely to work hard. That being said grades are only based 25% on IQ.

I don't think there's some set percentage that you can put on grades:IQ... Not every school, or even class even has the same grading structure..

Also, I don't know where you got the high IQ = hardworker...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_quotient#School_performance

And its just something I noticed.

People always talk about IQ and not so much about EQ. Fact is, EQ will get you further in life than IQ.

one_plum

Lol, Everquest?

Because not everybody fits into your perfect little stereotypes.Sin_Cara

They're just hired actors. That can't actually happen in real life.

[QUOTE="one_plum"]

People always talk about IQ and not so much about EQ. Fact is, EQ will get you further in life than IQ.

HailedJohnDman

what is EQ?

EverQuest. Much more important than IQ.