Wow, George, thanks for pointing this out... maybe in the back of my mind I had an inkling what you (and the book) say is true, but I have always shut that thought out of not trying to boast, even to myself, how "smart" I am. I read as a kid that the "fact" that the average person's IQ was 100, and since I know I'm not cut out to be a MIT PhD I never really thought of myself as "high IQ" before (but after reading your article I just did a quick online test and it did say mine was 137).
I've definitely have had the same experiences though including the difficulties with romantic relationships. I long to be able to talk about all sorts of intellectual topics and it sucks when my date doesn't share that enjoyment.
Of course I will review and comment. I am departing for a speaking event in Palm Springs within moments. I will have to review and look at this upon my return. Pls remind me....gotta go.
George, We met over a proposed investment more than a decade ago. I was impressed with your ability to point out the project's flaws and deficiencies. I too was skeptical. Your assessment caused me to not waste my time. Thank you!
Really enjoyed the blog and can completely relate. Thank you for writing what about we experience. Trying to maneuver through or even better escape from inane talk, yet remain social, is the bane of my existence. Alcohol and pot doesn't really work. Now trying pickleball. Its social with a little talk focused on the subject at hand. It is also distracting when your brain won't stop and you want a break.
Wow...I thought I was the only one...I anticipate that I am older than you, but you generally just summarized my life. Thankfully, God stepped in and saved me. He and my wife (who I often believe probably needs breaks from me) are the only ones who really know me. This is amazing...
You're not the only one. There's a whole science around what's defined as "gifted adults" that explains this feeling. I'd also recommend the book I linked to in my piece.
Welcome to the Lonely Crowd. I assume you do not respond the hysteria of the past three years. I commend you for this, and this too contributes to a measure of added loneliness.
Wow, George, thanks for pointing this out... maybe in the back of my mind I had an inkling what you (and the book) say is true, but I have always shut that thought out of not trying to boast, even to myself, how "smart" I am. I read as a kid that the "fact" that the average person's IQ was 100, and since I know I'm not cut out to be a MIT PhD I never really thought of myself as "high IQ" before (but after reading your article I just did a quick online test and it did say mine was 137).
I've definitely have had the same experiences though including the difficulties with romantic relationships. I long to be able to talk about all sorts of intellectual topics and it sucks when my date doesn't share that enjoyment.
I'm glad I was able to write something you found so relatable. There aren't many of us, but the experiences we go through are pretty similar.
Of course I will review and comment. I am departing for a speaking event in Palm Springs within moments. I will have to review and look at this upon my return. Pls remind me....gotta go.
Sounds good. I'll hit you up in a few days.
George, We met over a proposed investment more than a decade ago. I was impressed with your ability to point out the project's flaws and deficiencies. I too was skeptical. Your assessment caused me to not waste my time. Thank you!
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Really enjoyed the blog and can completely relate. Thank you for writing what about we experience. Trying to maneuver through or even better escape from inane talk, yet remain social, is the bane of my existence. Alcohol and pot doesn't really work. Now trying pickleball. Its social with a little talk focused on the subject at hand. It is also distracting when your brain won't stop and you want a break.
It never stops.......
Wow...I thought I was the only one...I anticipate that I am older than you, but you generally just summarized my life. Thankfully, God stepped in and saved me. He and my wife (who I often believe probably needs breaks from me) are the only ones who really know me. This is amazing...
You're not the only one. There's a whole science around what's defined as "gifted adults" that explains this feeling. I'd also recommend the book I linked to in my piece.
Thank you.
Welcome to the Lonely Crowd. I assume you do not respond the hysteria of the past three years. I commend you for this, and this too contributes to a measure of added loneliness.
You're correct, I did not.