Smart is Cool Day 2022
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Often times this was not reflected in my grades.
So perhaps I was likely the worst student you ever encountered in your life but I surprised my teachers and others repeatedly with knowledge they didn't have a reason to think was there.
Like scoring highest on standardized tests with Fs on your report card.
Later there was technical subject matter expertise that likewise took others by surprise and the workplace by storm.
The entire notion of my teaching college as full time permanent faculty and a 20 year tenure was the subject of protracted doubt among some of my peers.
I had a couple of people from high school in my classes and they too said they were astounded.
Be all of this as it may I never viewed IQ as a bragging right or otherwise.
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Today is Smart is Cool Day. It is held on October 22 and recognizes, appreciates, and celebrates being smart.
I never received accolades for my work which went to to others farther up the totem pole. The geek factor was also a thing with which I had to contend sometimes.
However, I did pack away a very healthy paycheck when I showed them what I can do.
Happy Smart is Cool Day and I hope you wow your cohorts daily !