What can I do if my IQ is 75 ?

FinancialThanks1 · 2019-07-23T16:55:53+00:00

work hard. maybe go to a trade school to improve job prospects. take good advice. pretty much the same as anyone else thats not in education. dont let it define you

distantoceangrey · 2019-07-23T17:33:44+00:00

Specialize. Focus on learning one trade/skill and only that one. There are alot of dumb people in this world who do fine because they know all about one thing.

I have met people that could barely spell their name, but could put an engine together blindfolded. I have met business owners who can frame a house with a hand tied behind their back but couldn't read simple English. They specialized, they may not have the mental capacity to know everything, but they have enough to know everything about one thing.

HB3234 · 2019-07-23T17:22:35+00:00

You don't have to be brilliant to live a good life.

Construction is a lucrative field where learning how to do a handful of things well will serve you for life.

Being a waiter is not an easy job, and there is a lot to keep track of at all times. There is no shame in finding out that you're not skilled at that level of multitasking. It doesn't mean you are unintelligent.

BusterVadge · 2019-07-23T17:34:14+00:00

Construction or Certified Auto Mechanic. Both make a LOT of money. But be aware that both will take a physical toll on your body, mechanic less so, but you may lose a finger or two.

if_i_could_trade · 2019-07-23T19:25:44+00:00

First, I want to point out that there are lots of things you can be excellent at with zero logic or original thought whatsoever:

If you follow a bodybuilder's diet and a basic strength program plus any cardio, you'll look better than 95% of men
If you spend less than you earn and simply have the discipline to save the rest, you'll end up in a solid financial position
If you go to a well-reviewed barber, show them a few options, and tell them to pick whatever they think would look good, you'll get a great haircut (switch barber if not)
Same principle with clothes - take a female friend shopping and get them to help pick what makes you look sexy. (They'll love this too, most likely)

And so on. Most of the 'basics' are dead fucking simple and people only struggle with execution / effort. If you've got the effort, doesn't matter what your IQ is.

Second, as far as careers go... if language isn't your problem, you might end up as one of those entrepreneurs that has awesome social and lateral thinking skills, then outsources the technicalities to others with those strengths. Plenty of those guys.

A business degree won't require too much maths and you can get plenty of help with the maths that does exist. I'd consider getting one, or maybe a lower-level certificate, and save enough to try your hand at a business.

RedPill-BlackLotus · 2019-07-23T17:18:44+00:00

Well your spelling and grammar is better than mine.

Immuchtooawesome · 2019-07-23T21:15:19+00:00

Some of the happiest people I know are dumb as shit. Focus on a trade and rise up slowly. You CAN do it!

mok_88 · 2019-07-23T17:35:39+00:00

women care 0 about how smart you are...

really... I think inteligence even makes you unnatractive if you dont know how to use it...

spiceb0ss · 2019-07-23T19:15:48+00:00

Start rapping

VasiliyZaitzev · 2019-07-23T23:49:27+00:00

So here's the thing: you are smart enough to get on the internet and ask for help.

You also have a good command of English for someone who is not a native-speaker (which I assume is the case as you say in the comments that you are from Italy and work in a job where you would have to know Italian).

It occurs that you might simply be dyslexic, not low-IQ.

At any rate, you can do things like save the first 10% that hits your hand (more if you can stand it), stay away from drugs, too much booze, etc. If there is a way for you to work up to a "fine dining" establishment, I know that, at least in the US, waiters can make $$$ there.

User-31f64a4e · 2019-07-23T18:38:09+00:00

Go somewhere in the third world, where you will just be average instead of below it.

DigitalDragonSlayer · 2019-07-23T19:32:28+00:00

Some people tend to shit on Jordan be Peterson here… But his stuff on IQ is actually pretty useful, scientifically-based, and really helpful… Understand yourself, your temperament, your personality… Other important factors that will impact your life just as much as I like you, and make a plan from there. Don’t get discouraged brother

[deleted] · 2019-07-23T18:39:57+00:00

Are you good at anything?

lilgoatedboy · 2019-07-23T19:30:35+00:00

Where do they professionally rank your iq?

DoYouConcur29 · 2019-07-23T19:43:54+00:00

Muscle memory doesn't require high intelligence. People I knew that didn't excel in high school mostly went into skilled trades and ended up doing fine. Most of it is learning specific physical tasks and doing it over and over until you get the hang of it.

Izakthegreat23 · 2019-07-23T19:55:13+00:00

Growth mindset vs fixed mindset

Flintblood · 2019-07-23T19:58:15+00:00

What are your strengths? Are you in good physical shape?

Consider a trade like welding or solar panel installation- or go law enforcement.

Have you tried taking the ASVAB? You may be able to get into the military if you score well enough on that.

Mandisi77 · 2019-07-23T21:20:18+00:00

Focus on one thing and become very good at it.

jonald_fyookbaIl · 2019-07-23T22:36:55+00:00

You will probably have an easier time relating to women than most.

yg301 · 2019-07-24T04:46:27+00:00

What are your subscores? What IQ test did you take? Is there anything that might have prevented you from performing as well as possible when tested?

If your IQ is really that low, your language skills are the only things you can work with. I would assume your verbal IQ is at least about average, which is the best you can do. If your IQ is really as low as 75, and your language skills are about average, your other skills are probably significantly lower than 75. You're intellectually disabled. I work with severely autistic and intellectually/developmentally disabled adults. People with IQs below 70 cannot function in society, period. People with IQs below 70 aren't usually capable of independently doing basic housework.

Don't fall into the feel-good propaganda about how IQ is meaningless. The Army doesn't allow 30% of people to join; that means that there's no job in the Army that can be done by someone with an IQ in the bottom 30%; you're in the bottom 10%. I hate to break this to you, but there is no job for you. A lot of people are gonna suggest the skilled trades, or some other menial job. They don't know what they're talking about. Someone with such a low IQ is incapable of learning the skilled trades; or of doing the basic math necessary to even work at McDonald's. You will not find a job because you cannot learn how to do them. To do a job, someone with your level of intelligence would require constant supervision and correction - you'd need someone to feel bad for you and do your job for you while also not firing you. This happens, but is incredibly unlikely.

What you need to do is make sure your IQ is actually this low. If it is, you need to accept the fact that you have a very real disability and will require assistance in your life. I'm really sorry, but this is the truth that nobody wants to accept.

como10 · 2019-07-23T19:20:54+00:00

If you're functioning as a waiter, you're probably an above average communicator. I'd suggest you get your real estate license. There is some math and logic involved, but there are also a lot of successful real estate agents that suck at this side of the business. It also makes it easier to invest in real estate, which is a great way to get rich over time.

LogicalOlive · 2019-07-23T17:50:33+00:00

Find one skill that is well paying. Build around it. Bonus if you enjoy it.

beefthathasredmiddle · 2019-07-23T18:26:36+00:00

Don’t let what other people tell you hold you back in life. Who do you want to be? What do you want to do? As long as you are willing to work towards your goals, you will achieve them.

Jabers13 · 2019-07-23T19:52:02+00:00

Everybody is really good at something/ or has a niche regardless of intelligence or learning ability.

Ironic_Gangster · 2019-07-23T20:13:15+00:00

Go learn a valuable skill. Trade school is the best place for this. Also, read. Read a lot. You don't have to be smart, but what you can do is accumulate knowledge. Even a dummy can do that. Plus, most people can't tell the difference between someone who is genuinely intelligent and someone who has accumulated a lot of knowledge.

Whisper · 2019-07-24T04:19:24+00:00

You won't get smarter. Smart is something you are born with.

But smart is not the same as wise.

Smart is understanding stuff easily. Wise is making good decisions.

Take your time making decisions. Surround yourself with smart and wise people. Ask lots of questions.

sehns · 2019-07-23T19:15:27+00:00

I can tell by how you write that you're probably smarter than most of the people i've met here in the developing world.

Here's some anecdotes for you.. I know some really successful people that are not very smart, but they are self aware and ended up hiring people to do things they knew they sucked at. I also know some smart people who were told they were smart their whole life who amounted to nothing because they developed poor habits, no discipline and are incapable of doing any hard work.

And of course you can always do what women do - If you're attractive then you don't have to worry about being smart. The hot loveable dopey guy with a six pack will always get laid like crazy.

treesplease12 · 2019-07-23T20:30:54+00:00

Work on your people skills, and go to trade school. You can become charming, and make great money on a trade. You don't need to be an academic. Play to your strengths

DBOLsinyourmouth · 2019-07-23T17:20:53+00:00

What's with this fixed mindset when it comes to IQ? IQ, like anything, can be improved. Just read and maybe take some math classes in your spare time.

thatguywhatshisface · 2019-07-23T16:54:02+00:00

You’re selling yourself short. Start making big goals and stick to them. If you settle for shitty jobs, you get shitty jobs. Who gives a fuck about IQ? There are plenty of success stories out there. Stay positive man

Bilderbergerwcheese · 2019-07-23T22:31:04+00:00

my iq is hella low. think it was like 40 or 45 last time i did the test, deadass.

oVerde · 2019-07-23T19:33:54+00:00

Go travel, a lot.

If you do regular jobs, make it your advantage, you can do it anywhere, any country.

The world is yours and you will get higher SMV just by being not rooted and get this freedom vibe to it.

Start going states, then nearby countries, next to overseas.

jon94 · 2019-07-23T19:44:14+00:00

Don’t go the CNA route. Learn a trade, go to the police or fire academy, join the military, there are any number of options that will provide you with a decent living.

UriahTheChosen · 2019-07-23T19:51:06+00:00

Don’t let that be something that hold you back. Use the negative feelings you get when someone tells you that you cannot do something to your advantage and prove them wrong.

Terdmuffin · 2019-07-23T19:59:30+00:00

Join the military.

fromdario · 2019-07-23T20:20:25+00:00

Take a career altitude test. There are free ones online. Depending on where you live there may also be free career counseling services. Also the person or organization that administered your IQ test may have additional advice to offer you in this regard.

Your IQ doesn’t define your interests and certain aptitudes. You may be quite gifted for a certain skill - you may know where already or may need a bit of guidance to find it.

Jobs in the trades that involve specialized labor and are unionized could be a good bet.

TheRealEyesWideOpen · 2019-07-23T20:34:48+00:00

Just to echo some of the other gents. You can still be a success in life; especially if you are good with your hands.

I know people with an IQ over 130+ and are abject failures at life.

1.) Find a trade or job that pays well; that you can work with your hands.

2.) Hire professionals for things you are not sure about. For example, if you start your own business, hire a lawyer, a book keeper and accountant. Listen to their advice.

3.) Protect what you’ve made by not marrying, cohabitating or having children.

4.) Never be afraid to ask for help. Pay for a professional consultation when you venture into Unknown territory.

Two_kids_in_a_coat · 2019-07-23T20:49:37+00:00

Sheet metal union.

MOSFETBJT · 2019-07-23T21:02:02+00:00

Iq doesn't measure emotional intelligence. Op, how good are you at reading people?

travlingsomewhere · 2019-07-23T21:06:21+00:00

Work hard. The most important thing is develop a solid work ethic.

I have a high IQ. I don’t say that to brag at all but to prove my point that it made me EXTREMELY LAZY. In school I could just listen in class & do no homework and pass with flying colors but that shit doesn’t fly in the real world. Once I got out of high school and hit the real world I was fucked. I never developed a solid work ethic and I’m still struggling with it now 4 years later.

My advice would be to develop a skill. Master it and work for yourself. Facebook ads, google ads, copy writing, trading s&p 500 or forex, designing game apps, marketing. Come up with a plan.

Imo IQ doesn’t mean much. There’s people with low IQs who are supper successful and people with high IQs that don’t accomplish shit. Mindset is more important than IQ. Develop a rock solid mindset bro and find your passion. Pursue entrepreneurship. Your IQ doesn’t define you.

Red_Pill_Brotherhood · 2019-07-23T21:14:20+00:00

Get into a trade and then own your own blue collar business.

Blckclaw · 2019-07-23T21:14:30+00:00

Damn, measuring my IQ is my biggest fear

ank_the_elder · 2019-07-23T21:22:48+00:00

Become a social justice warrior and run for office with AOC

rad_dynamic · 2019-07-23T21:27:05+00:00

Tradesmans. You learn how to do one thing and get exceptionally good at it. Painting. Tiling. Plastering. Electrician. Brick layer. Plumbing. Furniture mover. The only problem with these jobs is that they are incredibly physical.

It's hard to do a full day of hard physical work, then come home and eat healthy and head to the gym. You will have to put in extra effort to stay healthy that's all.

AceMav21 · 2019-07-23T21:29:52+00:00

Try Semax it’s a neurogenic drug. Buy it online.

mymindislikeaseive · 2019-07-23T21:48:54+00:00

Dude, I have a measured IQ that’s supposed to be “impressive”. Quite frankly, I’m a loser who hides it well. I have spent my life realizing I wasted my potential. Frankly, I pine for ignorance these days.

Don’t let some stupid number decide your life.

My first wife would have failed an IQ test by mis-spelling “IQ”, but I tip my hat to the rampant smarts and skills she had in sooo many areas that mattered. People, motor skills, salt of the Earth approach to so much. I learned a lot from her. I respect her more than sooo many “smart people” I know.

Your IQ can improve a lot as you age too. You could be a solid 100 in 10 years.

But you’ll never know, because it’s a stupid number, and a stupid measurement. It’s like saying “‘The Standard’ is the length from the finger tips to the nose.” ...everyone’s different if you use that, so it’s a stupid measurement.

Same goes.

Move on.

Be happy!

Find peace.

JarHeadJoseph · 2019-07-23T21:52:24+00:00

All I’m gonna say is there are probably millions of dumb humans that still make six figures.

kick6 · 2019-07-23T21:54:07+00:00

Trade school.

Welding

Plumbing

Run construction equipment.

Appliance repair

Odds are a desk job isn't in your future, but the above all pay damn good money if you buckle down and learn your trade

Broseph-The-Great · 2019-07-23T21:55:50+00:00

Hi,

Not sure if this will be helpful, but I'm currently listening to the audiobook "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. I would really recommend you check it out.

He has a below average IQ (evidenced by his ASVAB scores). His answer was to work harder than anyone else - just go full beast mode. The audiobook has extra information in it compared to the book.

Good on you for having the humility to ask for help. It's a great quality and a good sign. Best of luck.

dtyler86 · 2019-07-23T21:59:42+00:00

Read. Seriously, this topic is covered in How To Win Friends and Influence People, also similarly covered in The Will Power Instinct as well as Think and Grow Rich. Learn from masters who spent lifetimes compiling experience and logic into one book you can devour in a week.

Lonewolfali · 2019-07-23T22:03:08+00:00

Learning can be improved with the right learning tools. Feymans technique can help you learn things.

mkmike000 · 2019-07-23T22:17:52+00:00

download apps like elevate.. read some scientific docs like the app research has. read books. buy a subscription from blinkist and listen to their audiobooks. watch education yt videos about a logicql/ rational topic like programming or designing or anything else.

_Legendairy_ · 2019-07-23T22:27:11+00:00

Stop being a bitch; start lifting.

Find something your good at. If you suck at everything which is essentially impossible then start combat sports for competition or becoming a competitive bodybuilder. The first one you need some skill, the second you need some luck with genes and decent willpower.

porn-chicken · 2019-07-23T22:34:28+00:00

Muhammad Ali had an IQ of 78. He was a technical marvel in boxing. He had a way with words that was so powerful, that he successfully negotiated the release of hostages in Iraq.

IQ is a measure of intelligence, not potential.

RedPillAlphaBigCock · 2019-07-23T22:34:54+00:00

on't let that number mess with you - make good decisions an you will come out better than people with higher IQ - IQ dose not mean that much

urbanfoh · 2019-07-23T23:09:26+00:00

IQ tests are very inaccurate. Do another test again and you'll probably score higher.

I would have advised you not to do an IQ test as you will probably identify with the result.

That being said. A lot of IQ in the world is wasted on meaningless topics (e.g. acedemia without practical application which is almost all of academia). You can probably outperform many "smart" people by focusing on a practical trade.

endertheend · 2019-07-23T23:40:07+00:00

Are you really 75 IQ? You wouldn't be able to get on the internet, much less post on reddit with 75 IQ. Maybe there are some other issues? Sleep issues would be my first bet, maybe go to a sleep clinic, If you're overweight you could have sleep apnea, which ruins the quality of your sleep and makes it as if you have the mental capacity of a drunk person all day.

I don't think you have a low an IQ as the tests say, it seems like there's something else going on.

rambler429 · 2019-07-24T00:18:26+00:00

There are many forms of intelligence. I have met quite a few millionaires in my life who never finished high school, some didn't make it past elementary school.

Drive is what makes the difference.

Some of the most 'book intelligent' people I've known have been absolute idiots outside of a very narrow field.

Don't let it define who you are. You have something to contribute to the world, find it.

zaddar1 · 2019-07-24T00:46:10+00:00

IQ tests measure the type of intelligence that does well in IQ tests

if you meet people who are in mensa they always seem a bit insane

the notion that intelligence is uni-dimensional from top to bottom to bottom to top is asinine

Prodigy999 · 2019-07-24T01:58:49+00:00

I’m an RN and I highly discourage you from becoming a CNA they get overworked and treated badly. If you want to do something medical wise I suggest looking into becoming a respiratory therapist or an EMT. Both are pretty cool jobs and dont require a ton of school just hard work.

Thor-Loki-1 · 2019-07-24T02:16:40+00:00

Maybe tie your shoes and enjoy the boob tube.

IQ of 75? Really? Your post doesn't show that. My brother is functionally retarded. I've grown up around folks with very low IQ, like you say you have. You're not that. Not at all.

This is fake and gay.

Neyjuve · 2019-07-24T02:35:51+00:00

I have learned through the years the skill we have to master is how to socialize. Plenty of idiots got so much stuff just by knowing how to relate. Focus on that and the rest will come.

jchrist98 · 2019-07-24T03:04:16+00:00

Lifting is the only answer.

FereallyRed · 2019-07-24T03:42:37+00:00

Charlie is a man with an IQ of 68 who works a menial job as a janitor and delivery person at Donnegan's Plastic Box Company. He is selected to undergo an experimental surgical technique to increase his intelligence. The technique had already been successfully tested on Algernon, a laboratory mouse. The surgery on Charlie is also a success, and his IQ more than doubles.

He realizes his co-workers at the factory, who he thought were his friends, only liked having him around so they could tease him. His new intelligence scares his co-workers, and they start a petition to have him fired, but when Charlie learns about the petition, he quits. As Charlie's intelligence peaks, Algernon's suddenly declines—he loses his increased intelligence and mental age, and dies afterward, buried in the back yard of Charlie's home. Charlie realizes his intelligence increase is also temporary. He starts to experiment to find the cause of the flaw in the experiment, which he calls the "Algernon–Gordon Effect". When he finishes his experiments, his intelligence regresses to its original state. Charlie is aware of, and pained by, what is happening to him as he loses his knowledge and his ability to read and write. He tries to earn back his old job as a janitor, and tries to revert to normal, but he cannot stand the pity from his co-workers, landlady, and Ms. Kinnian. Charlie states he plans to "go away" from New York and move to an insane asylum called Warren. His last wish is for someone to put flowers on Algernon's grave.

Write autobiography. Profit.

VigilantSmartbomb · 2019-07-24T03:53:48+00:00

I don't think you can be "diagnosed" seeing as how IQ tests are very subjectional.

The easiest way to increase your IQ is by reading, writing, studying, talking about, and DOing, philosophy.

I would say most people have problems with memory and our society is gearing towards one where memory is not going to be the common standard anymore.

As for math, 2 years ago I learned everything from kindergarten through the end of high school and through calculus 1. Took me about 6 months to a year of extremely sporadic studying. It can be done!

Logic would be remedied by the philosophy, where you could take courses if you feel to.

I would advise you one thing trade jobs sometimes fail to mention is the lack of work during certain periods, and the extra hours off the clock that go into it.

With that being said, I think you should go to your local library or preferrably a community college and ask to talk to a career specialist.

Begin to grow a relationship with this person and let them guide you! It's what they're there for and what they love doing!

Also talk to a success coach afterwards! They'll be able to help motivate you to go with the plans and goals you set with the career specialist, except success coaches get grant money that they're allowed to specifically use on students they're helping.

Totally worth checking out community college and then a four year degree afterwards!

You can still always go into a trade job, but the degree adds a ton of flexibility in getting other jobs if you ever get tired or want a break from the trade.

Overall what do you want to do?

It sounds like your main concern is having enough money to live comfortably.

This is going to be the same issue down the road unless we prepare now! Seriously.

Go to the personal finance subreddit and find the flowchart.

Pay off all your debt, budget and see how much money you need for necessities, invest in a 401k up to company match, then roth ira, then max the rest of your 401k.

Seeing your money grow in a retirement account can be extremely psychologically soothing.

When you can, try to set up some passive revenue streams like buying into a storage facility, or using an app like Fundrise to invest in real estate.

The goal would be to get these passive income streams up enough to provide for your basic necessities. - but you need to concretely know what those are.

Sitting down with a local librarian can be extremely helpful in this area! and they love connecting with people in their community so never feel wrong for asking them!

After you budget, set money aside for retirement, and grow a passive income stream, then focus on what you want to do for a career!

It seems like you're judging your career options a little bit based on money, but what would you do if money wasn't an option?

Passion takes us a long way!

Becoming self aware is the first step! You're already farther than so many people. Congratulate yourself - you've made it through the hardest part.

Edit: Also check out the programs lists of nearby colleges! This can give u an idea of specific sectors you may want your career in, or potentially can give you an idea for a specific major.

sappho-taste · 2019-07-24T04:08:24+00:00

Richard branson never went to college. look at his life now.

FleshPanda · 2019-07-24T04:53:28+00:00

Read to grow your intellectual abilities. Learn a trade.

ultrab1ue · 2019-07-24T05:10:37+00:00

Props for your tenacity and humility and wisdom to ask. It's kinda inspirational to see your post, and encouraged me to stop whining like a little bitch.

I've got co-workers who aren't resourceful and can't use the internet for shit. Yet they won't admit it nor recognize they have areas they need to improve on. Some days I'm like that too.

MeansToABenz · 2019-07-24T05:26:17+00:00

Try implementing a sleep schedule. That means go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, NO MATTER WHAT. Get at least 7.5+ hours of sleep as well. If this does not improve your life drastically in one month of following this advice pm me and we will talk.

NobodyP1 · 2019-07-24T05:51:36+00:00

You have to find something you enjoy and master it. I honestly feel bad for you. You don’t have room to make career switch’s you have to find something and work 3x as hard. Good luck

Schhwing · 2019-07-24T05:54:47+00:00

Become president. That’s what George Bush Jnr did

chazthundergut · 2019-07-24T06:32:57+00:00

Look into plumbing or welding. I've got a buddy who's as smart as a pile of bricks. He worked hard to learn how to weld, and now he makes very good money.

Also chicks dont care about that. Get big and strong. Women are much more attracted to masculinity than intelligence

RP_78 · 2019-07-24T06:59:14+00:00

You said you're from Italy, I guess you should join your local chapter of M5S: you would have the highest IQ in the room!

Jokes apart: you're writing in a foreign language quite well, and your thoughts are very articulated, hence I don't think you have low IQ, maybe you have some concentration difficulties, ADHD, etc...

In any case: don't let this number define yourself. Just find something you're good at, and master it. If waiting tables I not for you try to change job at first opportunity.

swolingstoned · 2019-07-24T07:00:09+00:00

You can do sports. Something like weightlifting or bodybuilding on the side. Capitalize on that cliché "retard strength". You can enjoy that without feeling insecure about your intelligence... If money, is your issue then I'd just say start saving early and exploring things you can invest in.

batfish55 · 2019-07-24T07:57:01+00:00

Learn a trade. Carpentry, plumbing, construction, electrician, etc. Something physical. A lot of times the work is physically hard, but if you stick to it, you can make some good scratch. And you don't have to be a rocket scientist to do it and you don't rack up student loans.

laserdicks · 2019-07-24T08:22:34+00:00

Hey buddy, is someone writing this out for you? Because it seems like you have an at-least standard (IQ 100) grasp of language.

I highly recommend getting tests done for ADHD and dyslexia. These commonly interfere with IQ test results.

If you truly are low in IQ all that means is your brain is slower to adjust to new stimuli. Therefore you will excel at repetitive tasks, predictable tasks, and skill-based activities. At these you're less likely to be bored and will likely get a greater sense of satisfaction from your daily work. The world is your oyster.

Practical examples include some trades (very specific as to which ones though), and I highly recommend government office work. Compliance is a field you'd excel in due to its defined nature (applying the same rules to new scenarios over and over).

And don't ever let the diagnosis get you down. I'm friends with a bunch of mensans (IQ 130+) and very few (if any) are breakaway successful.

hatefulreason · 2019-07-24T08:38:27+00:00

i see a lot of idiots driving bmw's in my town. and they really are idiots. you're average. by questioning your intelligence you've made the first step towards getting smarter. keep going

geo_gan · 2019-07-24T09:55:14+00:00

Ever think about getting into politics? 😄

maljo24 · 2019-07-24T12:12:02+00:00

Work hard. Like all the rest of us be the best man you can be.

ppanthero · 2019-07-24T20:11:37+00:00

Well, sucks but nothing lost. But you have to deal with the fact that some things will just come harder for you. Anyway, learn a trade. In my experience the correlation between "hand-working-skills" and overall intelligence is not too pronounced. And if you are a hard working guy there is a lot of money to be earned in those fields.

Dane50 · 2019-07-25T01:05:20+00:00

Your reasonably well written, insightful post makes me think your IQ is at least average at 100. Don’t internalize this crap of a low IQ.

red2hilt · 2019-07-25T04:34:07+00:00

Why is your spelling so good? (Except for a couple of phone typos). Hard to believe you're really only 75 IQ. You don't "sound" mentally retarded based on your writing style...

IamBadWithNicknames · 2019-07-29T12:27:52+00:00

There are a lot of good advices here already. I just want to add that you worrying about this and dealing with it is already something that puts you ahead of many other people.

There is also a little anecdote from my family which I'd like to share with you. I have two cousins. The older one has a more or less normal intellectual capacity while the younger one has a severe mental disability. My older cousin dropped out from university after 2 semesters, never learned a trade and is now almost 40 and unemployed. He pretty much fucked up. My younger cousin, despite being mentally disabled was working in several institutions and now works on a farm. He loves animals and is very happy with his life. I think he handles his life much better than his brother. So, a low IQ does not necessarily doom you to fail in life. I don't mean to tell you IQ doesn't matter. It does matter and is an important factor. Trying to convince you otherwise to comfort you would be just lying. However, if you know your weaknesses, you can deal with them and set your life up accordingly.

salieri145 · 2019-07-30T15:14:41+00:00

Man, the US army found that if you have an IQ of 83 then then it's a net-loss for them to employ you. Not too sure honestly, painter?

Chadster113 · 2019-07-23T17:04:52+00:00

You can start off first by stop comparing yourself to other people. Comparing yourself to others is a sure way to feel unfulfilled in life.

treehauz · 2019-07-23T17:16:40+00:00

Don't let those IQ tests or unsuccessful attempts define yourself. You are special and you are one and only. It's your responsibility to find what you are good at. Listen to your heart! Be open to new ideas and experiences. You are on the right path friend!

TheGrandTrinket · 2019-07-23T23:57:08+00:00

Make sure your IQ is accurate. I’ve scored 80 on some tests and 135 on others.

hatethiscity · 2019-07-23T20:12:55+00:00

There's no way this isn't a shit post... and for fucks sake, when is going to the gym 4-5x/ week not advice in this sub?

matejix · 2019-07-23T18:20:51+00:00

become a drug dealer

dadfrombrad · 2019-07-24T02:22:00+00:00

Maybe you have a high EQ? According to the cognitive tradeoff hypothesis that brain power has to be going to something else.

RoccoPinkman · 2019-07-23T21:22:00+00:00

Work at McDonald’s?

Title	What can I do if my IQ is 75 ?
Author	Sitchnatio
Upvotes	157
Comments	182
Date	23 July 2019 04:48 PM UTC (1 year ago)
Subreddit	askTRP
Link	https://theredarchive.com/post/246360
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/asktrp/comments/cgv3io/what_can_i_do_if_my_iq_is_75/

What can I do if my IQ is 75 ?

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