My Inner Elephant

By #Learnedman | Smiles R Contagious

People often assume that when you know a lot, it’s because you’re the smartest person in the room. Truth? I don’t credit what I know to being “smart”.

Here’s the truth: I’m not out here claiming to be the smartest person in the room — I just carry a little toolkit that works for me.

Here’s what’s in it:

1. I believe in process. Rushing ruins everything. I like steps — like cornbread needs the oven and not the microwave, I let things rise.

2. I listen. For real. Not the “uh-huh, I hear you” listening. I mean listening like I’m collecting puzzle pieces to complete the bigger picture.

3. I research. Google? Books? People? Yep. I dig in because surface-level answers don’t cut it.

4. I use all my senses — especially my favorite one: Common Sense. It’s my superpower. Underrated. Unmatched.

5. I remember experiences. Names? Eh, sometimes I blank (don’t judge me). But how you made me feel? What we went through together? The lesson that stuck? Oh, I remember. Like an elephant.

So yeah — I’m a little bit of a process-lover, a listener, a researcher, a common-sense warrior… and a part-time elephant.

It’s not about being “smart.” It’s about being intentional — about living with ears open, mind engaged, and heart tuned in.

That’s how I move. That’s how I know.

And if you see me squinting trying to remember your name — just know, I’ll never forget the experience.

Smiles R Contagious 😀