In a sentence, the ten behaviors of smart people all relate to a heightened sensitivity to one’s environment and increased tendency to changing one’s behavior as the situation demands. Keep in mind that, though the list was originally written for entrepreneurs, it can really apply to all facets of life.

There is a large body of research indicating that humans (and non-humans) actively communicate their social status to others. Our study reveals that the simple act of wearing clothing considered to convey a high social status can increase dominance and job performance in high-stakes competitive tasks.