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If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room

Remove sentences.

Be the room.

If using the fewest words makes you the smartest, being the smartest still doesn’t make you the most convincing or likely to communicate your message effectively. Use the amount of words that align with your objective and audience I would think is the best advice…

Remove unnecessary words.

“be the smartest person in the room” kind of people are so obnoxious. They will do anything but actually be smart. Being smart doesn’t mean reducing how many words you use.

All the words I use are unnecessary, but my manager keeps asking unnecessary questions.

Mmmh very intellectual, very intelligent mmmh very provocative.

It’s funny that OPs “This” is absolutely redundant here

Carefully, meticulously, and with great attention to detail, undertake the systematic process of identifying, isolating, and ultimately eliminating, omitting, or removing any and all words, terms, phrases, clauses, or expressions that could reasonably be considered unnecessary, redundant, repetitive, irrelevant, or superfluous, and which fail to contribute in a meaningful, substantive, or significant way to the clarity, coherence, conciseness, or overall understanding of the sentences, ensuring that each individual component, element, or fragment that remains serves an essential, critical, and irreplaceable function in communicating the intended meaning, purpose, thought, or message with maximum effectiveness, precision, and impact, while simultaneously avoiding the inclusion of excessive verbosity, irrelevant details, or distracting language that might impede the reader’s ability to interpret, comprehend, or fully grasp the intended content in a manner that is not only efficient and effective but also streamlined, focused, and devoid of any extraneous elements that might otherwise detract from the primary objective of clear and concise communication.

Endeavor with relentless determination, unyielding focus, and an unwavering commitment to personal and intellectual growth to elevate yourself to the position of being the most intelligent, insightful, knowledgeable, and capable individual within this room, achieving this not only through the accumulation of facts and information but also by honing your ability to think critically, analyze deeply, and synthesize complex ideas in ways that others may not, demonstrating a mastery of communication, adaptability, and innovative problem-solving, all while maintaining humility, openness to new perspectives, and a willingness to learn from those around you, ensuring that your presence contributes to the intellectual elevation of the group as a whole, distinguishing yourself not only as a person of exceptional intelligence but as someone who inspires others to rise to greater levels of thought and understanding, making a lasting impression that reflects your dedication to being the brightest, sharpest, and most capable mind in every conceivable context, conversation, or challenge that may arise within this specific room or beyond.

If i am gonna become the smartest person, we are all dead. Please no. Wisdom and reason is no pissing contest.

Be the person in the room.

“Be [ ] in the room.

Be

Be.