The Good and Bad Habits of Smart People [Infographic]

There are some people in the world who we all look up to because they just seem to have gotten it right. The infographic below outlines some of the habits that makes some smart people so successful.

First, they are persistent. A failed business venture, invention or other adversity doesn't keep great leaders from following their ambitions. Setting goals and being open about said goals is another great habit to have. According to the infographic, those who tell friends about their goals are more likely to accomplish them.

Interestingly enough, these smart people are pretty self-aware of their knowledge. This leads to better cognitive skills such as analyzing, inferring and comparing.

See more of the good and bad habits of smart people in the infographic below.