You can increase your intelligence: 5 ways to maximize your cognitive potential. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Scientific American.
"One should not pursue goals that are easily achieved. One must develop an instinct for what one can just barely achieve through one’s greatest efforts. " —Albert Einstein While Einstein was not a neuroscientist, he sure knew what he was talking about in regards to the human capacity to achieve. 5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence. Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus.
But if you never use your brain, or abuse it with harmful chemicals, your ability to think and learn will deteriorate. Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter. 1. Braingle: Brain Teasers, Puzzles, Riddles, Trivia and Games.