Is it normal that people think i am intelligent when i am really not?

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Hey internet!
I have a strange question. I am generally speaking a pretty lucky person and I live a pretty content life. But there is something that I really find weird. That is: people think I am extremely smart. Ok I have completed two levels of education: bachelor and master (even 2 actually). But I am far from being the best and if only people knew how really lazy I am ahah.
Anyway, when I speak to people everyone is shocked about what I say and they immediately have the perception that I am a super smart guy which...I am not. This is a good thing on the one hand, on the other hand it can be very frustrating cos I feel the pressure that people will discover that I am not as smart as they think. I know the real me and I do not think I am that good at anything to be honest. My studies (political science, sustainability and urban planning) have given me a super broad and holistic perspective on society and its relations. Which it's nice but still I feel there is so much more to learn (especially technical knowledge) that I could posses which I still lack and this will eventually have an impact on my future career.
Is this normal for you? Maybe I will have a brilliant career at selling stuff because I am good at self-branding haha.
What do you think?

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  • McBean
    7 years ago

    I think you have a very high quality problem.

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  • walkingdildo
    7 years ago

    People have said everything on Earth has an opposite of sorts.

    For people to think you are intelligent, when you believe you are not, would make you the balance, the Yin to the Yang of Donald Trump.

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  • yingvsyang
    7 years ago

    Its normal i have thought about that and its bather to just be yourself and if they find out no harm done just move on .Its your life after all, dont put too much strain on yourself with what will others think .If they think you are smart let them but its there opinion and you dont need to hide yourself from them or feel stressed try to be optimistic its the best medicine.And SMILE.

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  • WLEM
    7 years ago

    What do I think? I don't know you.....I don't care..... Go with the flow. When they find out your really a dumbass guy who is not as smart as they thought, then ooops....your secret is out. They'll deal with it, you'll deal with it, life goes on. But until then enjoy it while it lasts

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  • MyDadCalledMeAFreak
    7 years ago

    The more you know, the less you know.

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