The 3 Types Of Intelligence You NEED To Master Life

Summary

The video discusses the importance of mastering three types of intelligence: practical, creative, and analytical. Through examples, it explains how these types of intelligence can help one achieve life goals. Practical intelligence involves judgment and adaptability, using strategies like heuristics and the OODA loop. Creative intelligence is about drawing inspiration from various sources and "stealing like an artist." Analytical intelligence involves breaking down problems through first principles and improving analytical skills through cognitive exercises.

Highlights

• Victor Lustig, a famous scammer, was an example of using practical intelligence to trick others by exploiting their lack of judgment. 🕵️‍♂️
• Understanding and using heuristics can help improve decision-making by recognizing biases like anchoring and availability. 🧐
• The kingfisher bird inspired the redesign of the Japanese bullet train, showcasing creative intelligence in engineering. 🚄
• First principles thinking, used by successful entrepreneurs, helps break down complex problems into basic elements for better solutions. 💡

Key Takeaways

• Practical intelligence is about being street smart! It's using judgment and adaptability to navigate life's challenges. 🧠
• Creative intelligence allows you to draw inspiration from anywhere and innovate by combining concepts uniquely. 🎨
• Analytical intelligence enables you to deconstruct problems and rebuild them using fundamental principles for innovative solutions. 🔍
• Utilizing all three types of intelligence can help you achieve your goals in life and navigate complexities more effectively. 🚀

Overview

The video titled 'The 3 Types Of Intelligence You NEED To Master Life' by Zoomology introduces viewers to the triarchic theory of intelligence, highlighting how practical, creative, and analytical intelligence are instrumental in achieving life's goals. The host begins with practical intelligence, illustrated through the story of 19th-century con artist Victor Lustig, emphasizing the effectiveness of judgment and adaptability. Famous strategies like the OODA loop are introduced to demonstrate how adaptability plays a vital role in high-stakes situations.

Creative intelligence takes the spotlight next, where the ability to draw inspiration from unexpected sources, like nature, is celebrated. The story of engineers redesigning bullet trains inspired by nature’s kingfisher bird exemplifies how creative ideas can resolve complex issues. The video encourages viewers to 'steal like an artist,' suggesting that borrowing ideas from different domains and adding a personal touch can lead to innovation. It also reveals that creativity can be enhanced when we are slightly tired, as it allows for more unexpected connections to surface.

Lastly, analytical intelligence is dissected with insights on first principles thinking, a method employed by visionaries like Elon Musk. This approach encourages breaking down problems to their core components and rebuilding from scratch. Cognitive exercises, like the dual n-back game, are recommended for improving analytical skills. The video concludes with a reminder of the importance of continuous learning as a boost to analytical intelligence. Overall, viewers are given a comprehensive guide on how integrating these three intelligences can significantly amplify personal and professional success.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction to Triarchic Theory of Intelligence The chapter "Introduction to Triarchic Theory of Intelligence" explains that many of history's most influential individuals were not necessarily academically brilliant but shared a type of intelligence described by Robert Sternberg: the triarchic theory of intelligence. The theory outlines three key forms of intelligence, all of which are essential for achieving life goals. The first form discussed is practical intelligence, often referred to as street smarts. The text briefly mentions Victor Lustig, a famous 19th-century con artist, as an example to illustrate practical intelligence.
• 00:30 - 02:00: Practical Intelligence – The Case of Victor Lustig The chapter discusses the concept of practical intelligence through the story of Victor Lustig, a con artist known for his attempted sale of the Eiffel Tower. Lustig exploited Andre Pson's desperation to rise in social status by posing as a government official and offering to sell the tower. Andre's lack of judgment, a key component of practical intelligence, led to his financial loss as Lustig absconded with the money. The chapter hints at methods to improve judgment as part of practical intelligence.
• 02:00 - 03:30: Understanding Heuristics for Better Judgment This chapter delves into the concept of heuristics, which are mental shortcuts used for quick decision-making. It focuses on four types of heuristics. Anchoring heuristic is discussed as the tendency to rely heavily on the initial piece of information when making decisions, such as salesmen showing the pricier product first to make other options seem cheaper. The availability heuristic emphasizes how easily recalled information can disproportionately influence our judgments, exemplified by heightened fear of shark attacks following media coverage.
• 03:30 - 04:30: Adaptability and the UDA Loop This chapter discusses various cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making. It highlights three specific heuristics: the availability heuristic, where people fear shark attacks more than cow attacks despite the latter being statistically more common; the representativeness heuristic, where individuals base judgments on stereotypes, such as assuming a person with tattoos is dangerous; and the affect heuristic, where current emotional states influence perceptions of risk, making activities seem safer or more dangerous depending on personal feelings towards them.
• 04:30 - 06:00: Creative Intelligence – Inspiration from Nature The chapter discusses the workings of the brain and its influence on one's life, emphasizing the idea that controlling what information affects you can empower you. It alerts readers about manipulation tactics such as unwarranted compliments, isolation, and hastening decisions, offering insights into practical intelligence. Furthermore, it introduces the concept of adaptability, which, in conjunction with judgment, completes practical intelligence. The text refers to the UDA loop, a strategy developed by Colonel John Boyd for high-stakes combat, highlighting its applicability in adapting effectively to situations.
• 06:00 - 07:30: Stealing Like an Artist This chapter, titled 'Stealing Like an Artist,' emphasizes the importance of being in the moment and acting decisively. It draws inspiration from examples such as 'Top Gun' and technological advancements like the Japanese bullet train to illustrate the necessity of combining practical intelligence with creative intelligence to solve problems effectively.
• 07:30 - 08:00: Boosting Creativity When Tired The chapter discusses how creativity can be enhanced even when one is tired. It narrates a story about engineers facing the challenge of reducing the noise created by a train when it travels through a tunnel. After numerous failed attempts and growing frustration, inspiration strikes in an unexpected form – the kingfisher bird. Noticing how the kingfisher enters the water swiftly with minimal splash, the engineers apply this natural design to develop a quieter, more efficient train, exemplifying how creative solutions can emerge from nature, especially in moments of fatigue and desperation.
• 08:00 - 09:00: Analytical Intelligence and First Principal Thinking The chapter titled 'Analytical Intelligence and First Principal Thinking' explores the concept of drawing inspiration from various domains to foster creativity and innovation. It references the idea of 'stealing like an artist,' which encourages individuals to look to art, nature, and other fields, including one's own, for creative inspiration. The chapter discusses how historical figures, such as Da Vinci, applied this concept by observing aspects of nature, like bird biology, to inspire technological advancements such as early designs of flying machines. This approach underscores the value of cross-domain inspiration in enhancing analytical intelligence and fostering innovative thinking.
• 09:00 - 10:30: Dual N-Back Exercise for Analytical Intelligence The chapter emphasizes the idea of adding a personal touch to one's work, rather than just copying what others have done. It highlights the achievements of individuals like the Wright Brothers and Samuel Morse, who applied their unique skills to innovative endeavors. The narrative stresses the importance of originality in creative processes and includes a quote from Alex Hormosi on the importance of learning a skill by studying its origin domain. The chapter suggests that YouTubers, for example, can enhance their skills by studying film-making.
• 10:30 - 11:00: Conclusion and Further Learning Suggestions The chapter discusses how intelligence levels can spike when we're slightly tired, as the brain becomes less focused and capable of forming unexpected and creative connections. It then moves on to discuss analytical intelligence, particularly a technique known as first-principles thinking, which is employed by notable figures such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett. This method involves three steps, with the first being to 'break it down,' exemplified through the context of improving a restaurant.

The 3 Types Of Intelligence You NEED To Master Life Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 The most influential people of all time weren't books smart, but they had something in common. The triarchic theory of intelligence. According to the American psychologist Robert Sternberg, there are three big types of intelligence. You need all of them to reach your goals in life. So, it all starts with number one, practical intelligence, aka street smart. To understand this concept better, let's look at the greatest scammer of the 19th century, Victor Lustig. In 1925, the Eiffel Tower was in pretty bad shape. Maintenance was expensive and there were
• 00:30 - 01:00 even rumors that it would eventually be sold. But Victor saw this as an opportunity. He pretended to be a government official and tried to sell the Eiffel Tower to Andre Pson. Compared to the other scrap metal dealers, he knew that Andre was desperate to rise in status. So he decided to offer him a special deal. 2 days later, Victor was in Vienna with the cash while Andre lost a big part of his fortune. That's because Andre lacked judgment, which is the first part of practical intelligence. How can you improve it? By
• 01:00 - 01:30 paying attention to your huristics. These are mental shortcuts your brain uses to make quick decisions. There are four types of huristics. Anchoring huristic. We tend to rely too heavily on the first piece of information we're given. For example, salesmen usually show us the expensive version of a product first, so everything else seems cheaper. Availability heristic. We tend to put too much weight on information just because it's easy to remember. If the news showcases a shark attack, many
• 01:30 - 02:00 people will avoid swimming in the ocean, even though statistically cows kill more people than sharks do. Representate rep representativeness heristic. We tend to judge things based on how similar they are to a stereotype. When you see a guy with tattoos and a leather jacket, you'll assume that he's dangerous. Effect heristic. We let our current emotional state control our judgment. People rate risky activities as safer if they enjoy them and more dangerous if they're afraid of them. Now that you
• 02:00 - 02:30 know how your brain works, you can control which information influences your life. As a bonus, remember that a person who wants to manipulate you will usually over compliment you for no reason, isolate you from others, or just simply rush you into making a decision. And that's it with a judgment. But remember, that's only half of practical intelligence. You also need adaptability. For this, you have to use the UDA loop. This is a system invented for high stakes combat situations by Colonel John Boyd. Analyze what's
• 02:30 - 03:00 happening in the moment. Figure out what that means for you. Think about the best move you can make. Act without hesitation. Here's an example from Top Gun. And they are 3 miles left, 10:00. I don't think they see us yet. Okay, I see them. Two A4s left 10:00 level. Continue left turn. But a single type of intelligence is not enough. So you also need number two, creative intelligence. 30 years ago, the Japanese bullet train had a big problem.
• 03:00 - 03:30 When it traveled through a tunnel, it made a sonic boom. It was a disturbance for the wildlife, the passengers, and mostly for the poor villagers who lived nearby. The engineers started to think and think, but they didn't manage to find anything. So they started to panic until one day when Ag Nakatsu discovered that the answer was right in front of their eyes. The kingfisher, a bird that enters the water with high speed and minimal splash. So the engineers inspired the new design for the train's
• 03:30 - 04:00 nose by studying its beak. But what's the connection between this and creative intelligence? There's a concept called steel like an artist. Basically, you should take inspiration from art, nature, or anywhere else possible, even from your own domain. Don't believe me? Let me just show you then. And trust me, these are just the most obvious stuff from the filmmaking niche. But this concept extends beyond all domains. Throughout history, we have had people like Da Vinci, who took inspiration from birds biology to try and create the
• 04:00 - 04:30 first flying machine, or people like Samuel Morse, who used his artistic training to develop Morse code. There are no limits. But remember, you have to always add your touch. Don't just copy and paste. Instead, copy with taste. Alex Hormosi, one of the greatest businessmen of all time, said that if you really want to get good at a skill, you have to learn from the domain that skill originates from. For example, if you're a YouTuber like me, you can study filmm. As a bonus fun fact, creative
• 04:30 - 05:00 intelligence spikes when we're slightly tired. Because our brain is less focused, it forms more unexpected and creative connections. But still, there is more to improve. Number three, analytical intelligence. There's this technique called first principal thinking. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett all use it. The best part, it's built on just three simple steps. Step one, break it down. Let's take this example. You want to improve restaurants. The first step is to ask
• 05:00 - 05:30 yourself, what's a restaurant really? In this case, you might say it's a place where there's a kitchen, ingredients, cooks, and a way to get food to people. Step two, challenge assumptions. Ask yourself, do people actually need to sit in the restaurant to eat? What if the restaurant didn't serve people, just made food? Step three, rebuild from scratch. In our case, you remove the dining area, seats, and front staff. You build multiple kitchens and just one place for a lower cost and optimize only for online delivery. That's how Travis
• 05:30 - 06:00 Kalanick came up with the $15 billion company Cloud Kitchens. However, if you think that's too complicated and want a faster tip, I found an interesting game just for you. The 2008 Jeggy at all study revealed that dual and back, a type of cognitive training exercise, can improve fluid intelligence and the ability to solve new problems. How does this exercise work? Basically, you see a square appear on a grid, which is usually 3x3. At the same time, you hear a letter. Your job is to remember where
• 06:00 - 06:30 the square showed up or when a certain letter was said. Why does it help? The game forces you to hold, update, and manipulate multiple streams of information at once. The study found that people who trained on duel and back for just 8 to 19 days significantly improved their analytical intelligence. I suggest starting off with dual one back so you can get adapted to the buttons, then you can level up. Even though there are some interesting alternatives out there, the best way to
• 06:30 - 07:00 improve your analytical intelligence is still through learning. Luckily for you, I have just the video. [Music]