10 Weird Things You Didn't Know Could Make You Smarter
10. Having Negative Emotions
Being moody has often been something associated with talented artists. Do negative emotions lead to increased brainpower and creativity? According to research they do: angst and sadness promote information-processing strategies best suited to dealing with more demanding situations. This could be why so many actors, musicians and comedians get accused of being divas - perhaps their natural grumpiness draws them to their professions? One actor who has a reputation for not being the easiest to work with, James Woods, has an IQ of 180 and is considered a genius: which makes some of his career choices all the more baffling. So the next time someone tells you to stop being a miserable emo, remind them that youre actually making a conscious effort to become ever more intelligent than they are. Thatll show youre not just an antagonistic misanthrope.
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