There are fast ways to become smart.
And there are study tips to make you intelligent.
However, if you want to be like Hermione Granger…
You’re going to need both.
But if you want to take the funny route…
There are plenty of dumb ways to do it as well.
Continue reading to discover:
- How annoying music can make you smart like Hermione.
- What thick glasses and heavy books can do to your appearance.
- Why very arrogant people are great to have around you sometimes.
- And so much more…
How to be smart like Hermione Granger? 9 ways
#1: Set an alarm for everything
Hermione Granger loved being organized.
In fact, it’s actually 1 of her best secrets to becoming smart.
Because it gave her enough time to balance everything.
And if you have friends like Harry Potter and Ron Weasley…
You’re going to need every last second to keep your grades up.
But how does setting the alarm solve anything, you ask?
Well, keeping a timetable of your responsibilities would be the smart thing to do.
Yet the dumb yet equally effective way would be using an alarm.
And we’re not talking about just 1 catchy song to wake you up early.
You’ll want to set the alarm for every bit of reading and studying throughout the day.
Because if Hermione Granger loved scheduling…
Then we’ll make it near impossible for you to avoid a good schedule.
In fact, if you want extra brownie points.
We recommend using a catchy song that you hate.
So you’ll get extra motivation to turn the alarm off.
#2: Hang out with people who talk a lot
Hermione loved to read.
And she wasn’t just your regular bookworm.
She could go through hundreds of pages without getting tried.
In fact, even Harry and Ron were surprised at how much reading Hermione did:
But what if you don’t like reading, then?
Well, there’s actually a dumb way around that too.
And all you need to do is stick around people who talk a lot.
“How’s that supposed to help me with becoming smarter?”
You see, people are passionate about different things.
And they could go on for hours if you gave them a chance.
So if you want to be as intelligent as Hermione Granger…
Then the answer’s simple: hang around talkative smart people.
You’ll be surprised at how willingly they’ll share so much information.
And if you listen long enough…
It can be just as good as reading an entire book.
In fact, you get the extra benefit of asking questions too.
#3: Make stupid jokes while you’re reading
Reading has a lot of benefits.
In fact, a study shows it can help you live longer.
And all you need is a chapter a day.
In Hermione Granger’s case, it came naturally to her.
Because she was always so excited to learn something new.
But what about the rest of us who can’t stand reading?
Well, there’s a dumb way to fix that problem as well.
And all you need to do is make stupid jokes while going through a book.
Of course, don’t expect to finish a textbook fast.
However, if you start early and stay consistent…
Anyone can stomach a hard-to-read lesson plan with the help of comedy.
Plus, if you own the book…
Don’t shy away from writing scribbles and notes about the jokes you make.
Because they’ll help you remember any certain information…
By attaching the very same punchline you made when reading it.
But please avoid doing this technique in the library.
Because it’s a guaranteed way of getting kicked out for laughing too much.
#4: Start witty arguments you know nothing about
Look, I’m not saying you should start fights with every person you make eye contact with.
That’s a terrible and irresponsible way to live life.
In fact, even research says making friends is way better.
Because they can make your life more satisfying and happy.
“Then why should I consider starting arguments?”
Well, if Hermione Granger loved being right all the time…
Can you guess how someone like her would react to wrong information?
To put it simply, they’d go crazy.
Not to mention, put down every fact and tidbit to prove you’re wrong.
But that’s exactly what we want to happen.
Because it will help you learn so much faster…
Especially if the opposing side’s burning with a fiery passion.
You see, Hermione’s a know-it-all.
However, we’re starting from the point of knowing nothing at all.
So asking and making dumb statements would help you reach the right answers…
Eventually making you just as smart as Hermione Granger.
#5: Say big words you don’t understand
I love Harry Potter so much because it can handle deeper topics.
And Hermione Granger was almost always there to help too.
Like how she fought against injustice…
Trying her best to give the elves equality.
But what’s any of this got to do with getting smarter, you ask?
Well, deep and engaging topics are often hard to understand.
However, if you want a dumb way around it…
Just say all the big words in casual conversations.
Soon enough, somebody’s going to point out that you’re using it wrong.
Or, better, tell you the exact meaning…
Going off on a detailed process to explain everything.
On the downside, it’s going to feel embarrassing.
But after the first few times…
It’ll be okay.
In fact, somebody pointing out your mistakes makes stuff easier to remember.
Because you’ll end up associating their face and that exact moment for reference.
#6: Cover your walls with a ridiculous amount of notes
Hermione Granger loved reading her notes.
And she always found the time to add more…
Even during the toughest classes.
So what’s the dumb fix to get around it?
Well, if Hermione liked reviewing notes…
We’ll just have to make it hard for you to miss reading any of yours.
So instead of using a regular notebook…
You can go ahead and cover every inch of your wall in sticky notes.
Although be careful when putting it anywhere.
Because you don’t want to ruin the paint job.
#7: Ask arrogant people to quiz you
Arrogant people love feeling superior.
And if that line of thinking rings any bells for you…
That’s because it’s 1 of Slytherin’s worst traits.
But how can we use that arrogance as an advantage?
Well, it’s actually simple.
Just ask them to quiz you on a topic.
You see, arrogant people will ask you the hardest questions possible.
Because there’s a good chance you’ll answer it wrongly.
And they’ll feel smarter by telling you what’s correct.
But in the end…
You’re still learning, right?
So if you can stand the slight annoyance of someone acting so boastful…
Don’t be afraid of getting some extra help from a Slytherin friend.
Because it’s a great way to become smart like Hermione.
#8: Wear thick glasses and carry books everywhere
If there’s 1 thing Hermione always carried around…
It was the set of books she was reading at the time.
But what’s any of this got to do with becoming smarter, you ask?
Well, following a smart person’s outfit can actually do you wonders.
You’ll start to feel smarter because you look like someone who can answer any question.
And if you add thick reading glasses…
That’s just the cherry on top.
“But I’m not actually learning anything, right?”
Well, you’ll actually feel more motivated to study.
Because you’ll be afraid of people figuring out it’s just a disguise.
And while I don’t always advocate for backward thinking…
It’s a pretty dumb and effective way of getting yourself to study.
#9: Invite a friend who doesn’t like reading to the library
Hermione’s closest friends were Harry and Ron.
And while they weren’t bookworms like her…
She always managed to drag them to the library and study.
So what’s the dumbest way we can use a library to help you become smarter, then?
Well, invite a close friend.
Someone who won’t turn you down…
And hates reading just as much as you.
When you get there.
Both of you will feel too embarrassed to say you hate staying there…
Because you’re trying to do each other a solid.
At some point, 1 of you will have to pick up a book and read.
And while it took a lot of steps…
It’s a dumb way of getting you and 1 other person to study.
Plus, even if someone caves in and admits they hate reading.
It’s simply going to be a great way to share a laugh.
And you might end up continuing studying anyways.