10 ways to become smarter in life

1.Read nonfiction.

2.Watch TED talks and TED-Ed.

3.Learn a language. And not just Japanese or Spanish or whatnot, but a programming language, such as C++ or JavaScript.

4.Cut down on social media. Toss away Instagram or Twitter or Facebook. No one is interested in your ex’s sister’s wedding.

5.Research. Anything from history to alcohol to human anatomy to famous serial killers.

6.Play smart games. Chess is nice. Or poker.

7.Make a What I Did list, and write down what you did today. It boosts your productivity or else it will remain blank, and self guilt will kick in.

8.Hang out with smart people.

9.Keep up with current events.

10.Listen to podcasts or audiobooks.