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How to Be Confident and Humble When People Underestimate Your Intelligence

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Being smart is highly appreciated and looked up to in our world. We usually link being smart with achieving great things, getting respect, and being liked by others. But not all people see or value how smart we are. At times, we might meet folks who don’t think we’re as smart as we are on purpose or without meaning to. They might not believe in what we can do, challenge what we think, overlook what we give, or not care about what we’ve accomplished. This kind of behavior from them can make us feel inferior, insecure, or frustrated.

How can we deal with people who underestimate our intelligence? How can we be confident and humble at the same time? Here are some tips and suggestions:

• Don’t take it personally: The first step to dealing with people who underestimate our intelligence is to not take it personally. Sometimes, people may underestimate our intelligence because of their own biases, insecurities, or ignorance. They may project their own fears, doubts, or limitations onto us. They may feel threatened or intimidated by our intelligence. They may not understand or appreciate our perspective or approach. Therefore, it is important to realize that their underestimation of our intelligence is not a reflection of…