Good Thoughts Podcast / Be the Smartest Person in the Room Being the smartest person in the room means living in the mind with kindness, creativity, and joy. What does it mean to be the smartest person in the room? It’s not what you think. It’s not about education or intelligence. It’s about following the 10 Eplerian Life principles. The first principle is be your true authentic self, always! Live in the mind. Think from your heart with kindness and the mind with vibrant energy, maximal creativity, and enduring joy. Other principles include engage in life with vitality and enthusiasm moment by moment. Shred the 'phone zombie' habit, draining vitality and stealing joy from people around you, and reclaim your vibrant life energy. Give outside yourself by volunteering, expecting nothing in return. Consider other people’s needs and share your energy and resources. The last principal is optimal health with one hour of daily exercise for energy and strength, eight hours of sleep every night for maximal functioning prefrontal cortex, and a healthy nutrition lifestyle for a vibrant body. Take the first step towards becoming the smartest person in the room by applying these principles in your life. Use your heart to share your kindness with people and access the mind to solve problems and help people, to have the courage to be your true authentic self, and inspiration to improve the world. Dr. Gary Epler / Eplerian Life Philosophy