4 things people with high IQs do that save over 30 hours a week

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We all have an idea about the habits of people with high IQs that make them more productive than others. You might think that these people are always organized and focused, but the truth is quite the opposite.

Many of these habits, when described, seem more like “organized chaos.” But once you understand them, they make sense and save people dozens of hours a week.

Here are 4 habits of people with high IQs that seem strange, but save them over 30 hours a week:

1. Set daily goals based on the hours they will work, not the amount of work.

Many of us set goals based on how much work we want to do: “Today I will write this report,” “Today I will read three chapters,” “Today I will study this section.”

The problem? The amount of work is fixed, but the quality often fluctuates. If you decide to finish a report today, but it takes 15 hours to do well, you have two options: either turn it in with poor quality, or leave it unfinished. This often leads to anxiety and delays.

It's better to set the hours you will work focused, without stressing about exactly how much work you will do.
For example: "I will work for 4 hours focused on this report."

Thus, the quality of the work is guaranteed, while the quantity may vary, and this helps a lot to avoid anxiety and procrastination.

Tip: Use a timer. When you know it's time to work, you're more focused and avoid distractions.

2. Play “cognitive Tetris”; match energy to tasks

A mental game that involves understanding how much energy you have at the moment and choosing tasks accordingly.

When you have very high energy, take on difficult tasks, long tests, or intensive work.

When energy is average, study new chapters.

When energy is low, review what you learned earlier.

When energy is very low, watch videos or do lighter things.

This way, you don't waste energy on tasks that don't match your mood, and you're much more productive.

3. They play “time Tetris”; they adapt tasks to the time they have

On the other hand, they accurately assess the time they have available and set tasks accordingly.

When they have a lot of time, they do tests or more complex work.

When they have little time, they study new chapters or do lighter preparations.

When they have 30-45 minutes, they do mini-tests or quick revisions.

When they only have a few minutes, they review the mistakes they made.

This helps them use every bit of time effectively.

4. Use three-alarm techniques for focused focus on different goals throughout the day

Instead of trying to do too many things at once and feeling distracted, they divide the day into three periods with specific focus:

In the morning (e.g. 7:30-1:00) they focus on writing and creative work.

The afternoon (1:00 PM-5:00 PM) is dedicated to studies or professional work.

In the evening (5:00 PM-9:00 PM) they develop physical intelligence, as with exercise.

This rule helps them avoid distractions and focus deeply on one thing at a time. This way, they make more progress and save a lot of time.

_{Source: Your Tango}