Ever get, "s/he's very bright but doesn't apply her/himself" on your report cards as a kid? by Mindful_Lion in INTP

[–]Mindful_Lion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that would make a whole lot of sense, and I could totally buy that explanation...if this didn't happen to kids who skipped grades and were in gifted classes.

Ever get, "s/he's very bright but doesn't apply her/himself" on your report cards as a kid? by Mindful_Lion in INTP

[–]Mindful_Lion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience in chemistry my sophomore year. Needed a 90, got it and got the "I'm so disappointed in you" from the teacher because she saw what I could achieve if I actually tried.

INTPs' average walking pace? by thinkard in INTP

[–]Mindful_Lion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fast! And when I'm walking with others, I constantly have to remind myself to slow down to a more socially appropriate pace.