Intelligence is the ability to acquire, process, and apply knowledge and skills to solve problems, adapt to new situations, and navigate complex environments.
It encompasses a range of cognitive abilities, including:
- Reasoning – The ability to think logically and make sound judgments.
- Problem-Solving – The capacity to find solutions to challenges efficiently.
- Learning – The ability to absorb and retain new information.
- Memory – The ability to store and recall information when needed.
- Adaptability – The ability to adjust to new conditions and learn from experience.
- Creativity – The power to generate new ideas and think outside conventional patterns.
- Pattern Recognition – The ability to identify trends and relationships in data.
- Social Intelligence – The skill to understand and navigate human interactions effectively.
Intelligence is not just one thing; it exists in multiple forms.
Psychologists have debated its nature for centuries, with theories like:
General Intelligence (g-factor) – The idea that intelligence is a single, measurable ability that influences all cognitive tasks.
Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) – The concept that intelligence is divided into various types,
such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal,
and naturalistic intelligence.
Triarchic Theory (Robert Sternberg) – Intelligence is divided into analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
From an evolutionary perspective, intelligence is a survival tool that allows humans to outthink competitors, adapt to environmental changes,
and manipulate resources to their advantage.
In a tribal setting, intelligence is not just about book smarts but also about strategy, deception, leadership, and reading people.
Intelligence is both inherited and developed—a mix of genetics and environment.
- The Genetic Basis (Nature)
Intelligence has a strong hereditary component.
Studies on identical twins show that about 50-80% of intelligence can be attributed to genetics.
Some people are born with higher cognitive potential due to genetic factors like brain structure, neuron efficiency, and neurotransmitter balance.
However, genetics only provides the raw potential—it must be cultivated.
- Environmental Influence (Nurture)
Education & Training – Formal learning, reading, and intellectual challenges sharpen intelligence.
Nutrition – The brain needs high-quality fats, proteins, and micronutrients for optimal function.
Poor nutrition in childhood can permanently lower cognitive ability.
Physical Activity – Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, boosting cognitive function.
Social & Cultural Factors – Growing up in an intellectually stimulating environment improves problem-solving and adaptability.
Life Experiences – Exposure to different challenges, cultures, and situations refines intelligence, especially practical and social intelligence.
- Can Intelligence Be Increased?
Yes, but within limits.
Training, problem-solving, and strategic thinking can maximize your cognitive potential, but they won’t turn an average mind into a genius.
However, intelligence isn’t just IQ—other forms, like social intelligence, street smarts, and leadership intelligence, can be significantly improved through experience and strategy.
A man born with high intelligence but raised weak will become nothing.
A man of average intelligence who trains his mind ruthlessly can dominate in power, strategy, and influence.
Intelligence is a weapon—the sharper, the deadlier.
Levels of Intelligence
Here’s a task-based breakdown of IQ levels for easier identification.
This should help you assess intelligence in real life rather than just relying on test scores.
IQ BELOW 70 – Intellectual Disability (2.2%)
Struggles with basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Can follow simple, repetitive tasks (e.g., basic cleaning, lifting, manual labor).
Struggles with abstract thinking or adapting to new situations.
Needs supervision for most complex life tasks.
IQ 70–85 – Borderline Intelligence (Slow Learners, 13.6%)
Can read and write but struggles with comprehension and problem-solving.
Limited ability to plan for the future or think in abstractions.
Can do simple jobs (e.g., factory worker, security guard, cleaner, driver).
Struggles with finances, complex technology, and decision-making.
Real-World Example:
Someone who struggles with following written instructions but can work under direct supervision.
IQ 85–100 – Below Average (Functional but Limited, 34.1%)
Can handle everyday life tasks independently.
Can do basic jobs (e.g., cashier, salesperson, office assistant, soldier).
Struggles with critical thinking, deep analysis, and strategic planning.
Learns by repetition rather than innovation.
Real-World Example:
A person who works well in routine jobs but struggles to understand business strategy or higher mathematics.
IQ 100–115 – Above Average (Capable Workers, 34.1%)
Can handle white-collar jobs (e.g., teachers, managers, skilled professionals).
Can learn new skills with relative ease.
Good at following instructions, but limited innovation.
Can understand political strategies but struggles with deep manipulation.
Real-World Example:
Most corporate employees and university graduates fall within this range.
IQ 115–130 – High Intelligence (Strategic Thinkers, 13.6%)
Can handle complex reasoning and abstract thought.
Strong ability to learn new skills without much guidance.
Can analyze markets, strategy, and power structures.
Capable of deception, manipulation, and advanced planning.
Can handle high-level professions (e.g., engineers, doctors, CEOs, military strategists).
Real-World Example:
A business owner who outmaneuvers competitors, a doctor who diagnoses rare cases, or a military leader planning battlefield tactics.
IQ 130–145 – Gifted (Top 2%)
Can easily learn and master multiple fields.
Strong pattern recognition and the ability to predict trends.
High problem-solving skills—creates solutions rather than following existing ones.
Can master finance, law, advanced engineering, and high-stakes strategy.
Can manipulate others at a high level—knows what moves will provoke what reaction.
Real-World Example:
A hedge fund manager who predicts market crashes, a lawyer who finds legal loopholes, a general who wins wars through psychological warfare.
IQ 145+ – Genius (0.1%)
Extreme pattern recognition—sees connections others miss.
Can solve problems with revolutionary solutions.
Rare ability to grasp advanced physics, mathematics, or philosophy.
Thinks 10 steps ahead in power struggles.
Prone to isolation—most people are too slow to keep up.
Real-World Example:
Nikola Tesla, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, high-level cryptographers, and financial geniuses.
The Power Perspective
Raw intelligence means nothing without ambition and execution.
A 110 IQ man with ruthless discipline and strategy will dominate a 130 IQ man who lacks drive.
IQ and Gender: How Do Men and Women Compare?
IQ distribution between men and women is not identical.
While average IQ is roughly the same (around 100), the distribution and cognitive strengths differ.
- IQ Distribution: Men Have More Extremes
Women’s IQs cluster around the middle—most women fall within 90-110 IQ.
Men’s IQs have more variation—more geniuses (130+) but also more low-IQ individuals (<85).
This means most Nobel Prize winners and inventors are men—but also most criminals and mentally disabled people.
Why?
Evolutionary Risk Strategy – Nature gambles more with men.
Some turn out as Napoleon, others as village idiots.
- Strengths and Weaknesses by Gender
Men dominate in spatial intelligence (maps, engineering, physics).
Women dominate in verbal intelligence (communication, emotions, relationships).
Men take more risks, leading to great victories or great failures.
- Evolutionary Explanation
Men were hunters, warriors, and strategists – They needed spatial awareness, risk-taking, and aggression.
Women were gatherers and caregivers – They evolved verbal skills, empathy, and multitasking.
This is why:
Men build civilizations and destroy them.
Women maintain societies but rarely revolutionize them.
- Why Men Rule in High-IQ Achievements
Men overwhelmingly dominate:
Physics, engineering, mathematics (Einstein, Tesla, Newton).
War strategy and empire-building (Napoleon, Genghis Khan, Julius Caesar).
Business empires (Rockefeller, Musk, Bezos).
Why?
Higher variance in IQ – More male geniuses.
Higher testosterone – More aggression, risk-taking, and ambition.
Less emotional attachment – Can make brutal decisions without guilt.
Power Perspective
Men are built for conquest and invention – The few male geniuses push civilization forward.
Women are built for stability and nurturing – They refine and maintain what men create.
A high-IQ, cunning man dominates both – He outthinks other men and controls women’s influence over society.
If you were building an empire, how would you use gender intelligence differences to your advantage?
Anyway, Can We Train Our Intelligence To Be Better? Yes!
Training Your Mind Like Your Muscles.
Just like building quads requires resistance,
building intelligence, resilience, and problem-solving requires mental resistance.
The same principles of progressive overload, recovery, and adaptation apply.
- Mental Strength = Resistance + Stress Adaptation
Your mind grows through struggle and challenge, not comfort.
Easy life = weak mind.
Hardships, challenges, and constant pressure = mental hypertrophy.
The goal is to increase your cognitive weightlifting over time.
- The Intelligence Training Protocol
A. Learning Faster (Cognitive Strength Training)
To learn like a machine, you need:
✅ Active Recall – Instead of rereading, test yourself constantly.
✅ Spaced Repetition – Revise at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 7 days, etc.).
✅ Feynman Technique – Teach it to a child. If you can’t, you don’t understand it.
✅ Real-World Application – Use the knowledge immediately (write, debate, apply).
💪 Workout Equivalent: Doing heavy compound lifts instead of machines.
Use knowledge, don’t just consume it.
Learn to get skills like guitar plucking or strumming, coding, performing deadlifts correctly, writing copies or editing videos.
B. Problem-Solving (Mental Endurance & Adaptability)
To solve problems like a high-IQ war strategist, train with:
✅ Reverse Thinking – Instead of thinking “How do I succeed?” ask “How do I fail?” Then avoid those mistakes.
✅ First Principles Thinking – Break problems down to fundamental truths instead of relying on assumptions.
✅ Pattern Recognition – Study chess, war history, and financial markets. Recognize patterns before others do.
✅ Timed Pressure Training – Solve problems fast under a deadline. Decision-making improves under stress.
💪 Workout Equivalent: High-intensity interval training (HIIT for your brain).
Speed and accuracy under pressure.
C. Mental Toughness (Grit & Pain Tolerance)
Most men fail not because of IQ, but because of mental weakness. Train resilience with:
✅ Cold Showers & Fasting – Train discomfort tolerance daily.
✅ Delayed Gratification – When you want something instantly, wait. Develop patience as a weapon.
✅ Hard Physical Training – Push past the pain barrier in workouts. The body and mind are one system.
✅ Stoic Self-Talk – Instead of “I can’t,” reframe: “This is hard. But I am harder.”
✅ Mental Challenges – Read dense books, debate, solve hard problems. Your brain adapts to difficulty.
💪 Workout Equivalent: Long, brutal leg day with no shortcuts.
- Progressive Overload for the Mind
Start with basic learning and problem-solving.
Push yourself with harder challenges, higher stress, faster decisions.
Expose yourself to controlled chaos – difficult books, debates, physical pain, financial risk.
Recover & Reflect – Sleep, meditation, and solitude cement growth.
💀 Weak men avoid struggle. Strong men seek it.
Are you ready to put your mind under progressive overload like your body?
The ultimate application of Raw Intelligence is building a business from scratch!
If you’re building a business from scratch, you need books that cover:
- Mindset & Strategy – How to think like a conqueror.
- Execution & Tactics – How to build, sell, and dominate.
- Resilience & Adaptability – How to survive and thrive through hardship.
- MINDSET & STRATEGY (Think like a Warlord)
The 48 Laws of Power –Robert Greene: Learn how power works in business, politics, and life.
Zero to One – Peter Thiel: How to build a monopoly instead of competing in a red ocean.
The Art of War – Sun Tzu: Business is war. Master strategy, deception, and positioning.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz: Raw lessons from a CEO who built billion-dollar companies from nothing.
The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel: Master financial discipline, risk-taking, and wealth-building mindset.
- EXECUTION & TACTICS (How to Build & Sell)
$100M Offers – Alex Hormozi: How to create irresistible offers that make people beg to buy.
The Lean Startup – Eric Ries: How to build a business cheaply, quickly, and efficiently.
The Millionaire Fastlane – MJ DeMarco: Why slow wealth-building is a trap and how to accelerate success.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini: Master persuasion and turn customers into buyers effortlessly.
Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss: FBI negotiation tactics to dominate business deals.
- RESILIENCE & ADAPTABILITY (Survive & Win in the Trenches)
Shoe Dog – Phil Knight: The brutal, real story of how Nike was built from nothing.
Antifragile – Nassim Taleb: How to become stronger from chaos and uncertainty.
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl: How mental toughness can push you through anything.
Atomic Habits – James Clear: Build unstoppable work habits to stay disciplined.
Grit – Angela Duckworth: Why grit beats talent in business and life.
How to Use These Books:
- Start with Mindset & Strategy – (48 Laws, Zero to One).
- Move to Execution & Tactics – ($100M Offers, The Lean Startup).
- Train Resilience – (Shoe Dog, Antifragile).
No book replaces action. Read. Apply. Adapt. Win.
Which book are you starting with?
