How to Be a Renaissance Person

Beginner 10 min 20 steps 15353 views Rating: 4.4/5 Published: 2026-01-15

Make a list of your strong and weak academic subjects.. Fill any gaps in your knowledge.. Read several newspapers to stay aware of current events.

Start Playback
S
Author

Steps

1

Make a list of your strong and weak academic subjects.

Step 1

Make a list of your strong and weak academic subjects.

2

Fill any gaps in your knowledge.

Step 2

Fill any gaps in your knowledge.

3

Read several newspapers to stay aware of current events.

Step 3

Read several newspapers to stay aware of current events.

4

Look up lists of new and old books you should read.

Step 4

Look up lists of new and old books you should read.

5

Get familiar with opposing points of view.

Step 5

Get familiar with opposing points of view.

6

Study a map of the world to think globally.

Step 6

Study a map of the world to think globally.

7

Learn a new language.

Step 7

Learn a new language.

8

Commit to an exercise plan.

Step 8

Commit to an exercise plan.

9

Have a healthy, balanced diet.

Step 9

Have a healthy, balanced diet.

10

Drink plenty of water.

Step 10

Drink plenty of water.

11

Sleep for at least 8 hours each night.

Step 11

Sleep for at least 8 hours each night.

12

Take stock of any creative abilities you have.

Step 12

Take stock of any creative abilities you have.

13

Practice frequently if you've already got artistic skills.

Step 13

Practice frequently if you've already got artistic skills.

14

Learn new artistic skills.

Step 14

Learn new artistic skills.

15

Go to museums, cultural centers, and shows.

Step 15

Go to museums, cultural centers, and shows.

16

Read for at least 20 minutes a day.

Step 16

Read for at least 20 minutes a day.

17

Schedule a few hours on your off day for exercise.

Step 17

Schedule a few hours on your off day for exercise.

18

Listen to podcasts or audiobooks when you're on the move.

Step 18

Listen to podcasts or audiobooks when you're on the move.

19

Make art instead of vegging out in front of the TV.

Step 19

Make art instead of vegging out in front of the TV.

20

Use your off-days to explore and see new things.

Step 20

Use your off-days to explore and see new things.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.4/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!