Monday, February 11, 2008

Intelligence, one word with different meanings

Multiple intelligences are an interesting concept. This is what makes people different in the way they understand and react to different situations. I know some people who are linguists and can use words amazingly. We say that these people have a way with words, and that their linguistic intelligence is the strongest.

For me I have been always good in mathematics, and I have had a real head for figures. That is why I preferred to study Information Technology and all related sciences, because it has everything to do with solving complex problems and equations. I have strength in my interpersonal intelligence too, because I prefer to work with people all the time and I don't like to spend a lot of time alone. In fact I am able to give much more when there are people around me, and this is another reason why I chose IT because in this field you have to work with a team in order to accomplish certain project in time. My visual intelligence is very good too. I like drawing and I understand pictures better than words. I give myself six out of ten in visual intelligence.

I like the idea that we understand life differently and that we have different kinds of intelligence, but it doesn't mean if I am good in mathematics I can't develop my skills with words. I believe that with practice and determination we can have equal amount of each kind of intelligence.



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