Contents

Introduction: Why You’re Smarter Than You Think

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

About This Book

Chapter 1: Word Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Word Smart?

The Spoken Word

The Written Word

Using Your Words in Writing

Other Ways of Being Word Smart

Fun Ways to Become More Word Smart

What If Word Smart Isn’t Speaking Your Language?

What If You’re a Word Smart Whiz?

Look to the Future

Get Smart with These Resources

Chapter 2: Music Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Music Smart?

Developing an Ear for Music

Making Music

Writing Music

Getting in Tune with Your Musical Mind

Fun Ways to Become More Music Smart

What If Music Smart Isn’t “Playing Your Song”?

What If You’re a Music Smart Maestro?

Look to the Future

Get Smart with These Resources

Chapter 3: Logic Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Logic Smart?

Measuring Your Math Know-How

Studying Your Science Savvy

Computing Your Computer Skills

Fun Ways to Become More Logic Smart

What If You Think You Lack Logic Smarts?

What If You’re a Logic Leader?

Look to the Future

Get Smart with These Resources

Chapter 4: Picture Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Picture Smart?

Being Smart About Art

Being Picture Smart in 3-D

The Power of Invention

Fun Ways to Become More Picture Smart

What If You Can’t Picture Yourself as Picture Smart?

What If You’re a Picture Smart Pro?

Look to the Future

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Chapter 5: Body Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Body Smart?

Keeping in Touch with Your Body

The Mind and Body Connection

Your Expressive, Artistic Body

Exercising Your Body Smart Brain

Fun Ways to Become More Body Smart

What If You Feel Out of Touch with the Body Smart You?

What If You’re a Body Smart Big Shot?

Look to the Future

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Chapter 6: People Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be People Smart?

Reaching Out

Helping Out

Leading the Way

Fun Ways to Become More People Smart

What If You Need to Polish Your People Smart Skills?

What If You’re a People Smart Powerhouse?

Look to the Future

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Chapter 7: Self Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Self Smart?

Knowing Yourself

Understanding Your Feelings

Reaching for Your Goals

Fun Ways to Become More Self Smart

What If You Have Self-Doubts About Your Self Smarts?

What If You’re a Self Smart Superstar?

Look to the Future

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Chapter 8: Nature Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Nature Smart?

Exploring Your World

Caring About the Earth

Caring for Plants

Caring for Animals

Fun Ways to Become More Nature Smart

What If You’re Not “Wild” About Your Nature Smart Skills?

What If You’re a Nature Smart Natural?

Look to the Future

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Chapter 9: Life Smart

Quick Quiz

What Does It Mean to Be Life Smart?

Getting Philosophical

Learning About Religion and Spirituality

Getting Cosmic with the Universe

Fun Ways to Become More Life Smart

What If Life Smart Isn’t Looking Too Lively for You?

What If You’re a Life Smart Luminary?

Look to the Future

Get Smart with These Resources

A Few Final Words: Playing It Smart Every Day

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