Smart Vs. Intelligent

Oct29
by Dr. Marctagon™ on October 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Doc Speaks Life

Repost of an entry written in December 2009: 

You ever meet someone who seemed like they could explain the theory of relativity to you but had no common sense whatsoever? I don’t mean like an idiot savant, just someone who had all the book smarts but lacked any common knowledge. Some call it street smarts, but I prefer to call it intelligence.

Being smart and intelligent are 2 decidedly different things. In my book, being smart is the capacity to learn from others or be taught, but being intelligent is the capacity to learn on your own. The ability to absorb and process without being told to absorb and process. Some people just cannot think on their own, almost like a computer.

I consider myself more intelligent than smart. While I’m at a more than adequate level in both categories, much of what I have learned in life I learned on my own. My parents guided me, but I wasn’t really formally taught about life and how to handle it. I learned a lot of what NOT to be by watching them and learning from the example they set. I’ve had my share of experiences and they’ve made me wise and intelligent, and in some cases, intelligent beyond my years. I don’t proclaim to know everything…in fact, most times I feel downright dumb. However, my natural abilities help me to succeed.

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Looking Back on Life

Oct28
by Dr. Marctagon™ on October 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm
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Repost of an entry written in December 2009: 

 

Today on Facebook and Twitter I posted a question, well a couple of questions: “You ever feel like the life you chose to live isn’t the one for you? Like you’re destined for something better but don’t know what that is?”

A lot of thoughts led me to that question and a lot of thoughts came out of it…

I guess we all pretty much had high expectations of where would be when we turned 30? Some believed they would be the first to cure cancer, others with thoughts as simple as being married with children. So didn’t really have any expectations at all but just feel a lack of fulfillment.

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What’s Going on in the World?

Oct28
by Dr. Marctagon™ on October 28, 2012 at 9:00 am
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Repost of an entry written in December 2009: 

 

So let’s discuss what’s going on in the world…if I talked about everything we’d be here forever. Instead I’ll throw out a few a short opinions on 3 things.

First: The Attention-Seeking Couple

You know them…the crazy couple who managed to crash a White House state dinner with the greatest. Not only did they do that, but they snapped flicks with some serious VIPs and even introduced themselves to some people and no one was any of the wiser. I tell you this much…Someone or many ones got fired over that bullstuff right there…Sure, considering they were harmless, it was all fun and games, but behind the scenes I know President Obama among others was PISSED. Just like the idiot who OKed, flying a place over lower Manhattan, and on top of that without telling the president, all you can say is “D’oh!” We need to do something about security. The conspiracy theorist in me would say that it’s a test run either to take out the President, by either people in our own administration or from another country but I’m paranoid, what can I say? SOmewhere deep down inside, I feel like people are plotting everyday to “remove” President Obama from office “by any means necessary”.

But speaking of the President and moving right along to our next topic…

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Chronicles of a 30 Year Old

Oct27
by Dr. Marctagon™ on October 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm
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Repost of an entry written in January 2009: 

 

It’s finally official. I am no longer a 20 something. I am officially 13 days into being 30 years old. How do I feel? Well, I don’t feel the same I’ll say that. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel old or anything like that which people tend to associate with entrance into my 30th year. I do feel like this year, my level of accountability and responsibility has increased. I don’t feel like scatter brained kid I felt like in my 20s. A more mature me has emerged ready to establish a better foundation for his future.

My 29th year was a tough one. I lost my job at the end of March but instead of rushing to find another job I took some time to myself. I enjoyed my summer, did some travelling. I spent some money, then in mid October I started looking and since then still jobless. It’s rough out there in this economy.

Actually now that I think about it, other than my finances, my year wasn’t as bad as I thought. I did some new and cool things. I went to ATL for the first time, went to visit a close friend out there and saw some of what ATL has to offer. I look forward to returning this year for the Peachtree Road Race. I took a trip to Orlando by myself that I received for sitting thru a timeshare meeting. It was a great trip for a 36 hr excursion which cost me little to nothing with the exception of the rental car.

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A Letter to President Obama

Oct27
by Dr. Marctagon™ on October 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm
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Repost of an entry written in November 2008: 

 

Dear President-Elect Obama:

Wow, you have come a long way. I’ve watched you grow over these past 22 months from a Senator wet behind the ears to a President-Elect who conveys himself like a true veteran. Before you came along, the idea of a Black man ruling this country was a no-no. Like, no this couldn’t happen, but as I watched you speak, watched you win the crowd and myself over I knew it was possible. I won’t lie, when the primary came, my mind was on Clinton for a long time. The experience factor played a big role in what was almost a vote against you in the primary but I couldn’t deny your calm demeanor. I couldn’t deny the hope you instilled in me. The words you said were things I had been feeling since the day Bush became President. It’s about so much more than you being a black man but I can’t deny that fact as well. Just from this huge step along, you have given the children and up and coming future world leader wannabes in the world that YES WE CAN BE PRESIDENT! We’ve shown that we can be mayor, that we can be governor, but president? WOW! This is so huge. As I type this I realize how monumental this really is and I feel myself welling up with emotion. MLK, Malcolm, Marcus, all the Ms would be proud of where you have taken us as a people, not just from your own actions but the actions you made US as not only black people but as an entire country take. You had rappers voting, thugs voting, people who had no belief in democracy in this country voting. You had lines around the block voting for you, people who don’t even like long lines at the supermarket waiting 3-4 hours in a line to make sure they had a part in your election. You’re bigger than the Beatles! You’re here to stay, President Obama and I’m with you every step of the way. But this is only the first step, you, me, US, we have a long way to go. You give us hope!

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