I'm wondering if I am smart or stupid. Here is the situation. It usually takes me twice or three times as long to learn something, in comparison to my peers, but when I finally understands the concept and structure of the problem, I am able to manipulate what I've learn and do it much faster and better then most of my peers who have undergo the same learning process. For example, if I were learning a computer program, the instructor would have to explain it and I would have to read the material twice or three times before true understanding. But after that, I begin to figure out loopholes or manipulate the program to do the task much faster and better than what was expected of me. Also, I am able to understand concepts or structures, no matter how complex it is, but it will take me again, twice or three times as long to understand it. It is very easy for me to get into deep concentration, somewhat trace-like, for hours without eating or sleeping just to understand and solve a problem. In short, it takes me at least twice as long to learn something but when I do, I mostly surpass my peers in understanding. So am I intelligent or not? Real question and not trying to get an ego boost.
2006-07-22
10:24:49
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Inquisit
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