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Ernst Radema
Financial analyst
This course is content-rich, well thought out and organized. Simone has a positive approach to giftedness. I experienced it as a valuable course, even - or especially? - after 16 years of Mensa
Lale
Researcher
I'm currently going through every module of the course again (!), as it is extremely helpful. Before, imposter syndrome would take over every time I started a new project. Now, I know how to handle it.
Diana Harks
High Sensitivity Expert
I often set impossibly high standards, leading to feelings of inadequacy. This course has allowed me to confront those fears in a supportive environment. It's made me realize I am not alone.
Why 'outsmart yourself'?
If you’re gifted, being smart isn’t the problem.
Your mind is fast, and you think deeply. You see patterns, possibilities, and consequences others miss. You care about doing things well (maybe too well).
Those are real strengths.
But those same strengths often turn on you:
High standards slide into perfectionism.
Complex thinking turns into doubt and paralysis.
Your depth and speed can clash with how others think.
Too many interests make choosing feel stressful.
Too little stimulation leads to boredom; too much to burnout.
This is what it looks like when your giftedness works AGAINST you instead of FOR you.
Outsmarting yourself is about reversing that pitfall.
Not by “fixing” yourself, but by learning how your gifted mind actually works, where it tends to get stuck, and how to engage with it deliberately.
This course gives you giftedness-specific tools and frameworks so your intelligence stops becoming a liability and starts supporting your goals.
Can you relate?
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You think fast and deeply, but decisions feel heavier than they should
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You overanalyze options and stall before taking action
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Your high standards make it hard to start — or to finish
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You feel torn between many interests and struggle to choose
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You often feel misunderstood or out of sync with how others think
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You oscillate between boredom and burnout
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You adapt, mask, or tone yourself down to fit environments that don’t really fit you
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You know you’re capable of more — but something keeps getting in the way
Sounds familiar? Then you’ve been trying to navigate your giftedness without the right tools.
After this course, you'll be able to:
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Make decisions with more ease and less inner resistance
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Take action without waiting for perfect clarity or certainty
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Use your high standards constructively instead of letting them paralyze you
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Navigate multiple interests without constant stress or self-doubt
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Stop masking and start operating in ways that feel more authentic
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Reduce internal friction — less mental noise, more forward movement
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Feel your giftedness as a source of strength, not pressure
In short: Your mind stops being the thing that holds you back, and becomes the thing that helps you move forward. That’s what it means to outsmart yourself.
About this course
What it is: Outsmart Yourself is a structured, self-paced online course for gifted adults who want to stop getting in their own way, and start using their intelligence more deliberately. The course combines short, focused video lessons with reflective exercises and practical tools.
Everything is designed specifically for gifted minds: no generic mindset talk, no forced positivity, no “just think differently.” Instead, you’ll learn to recognize your giftedness-specific patterns, understand why they show up, and work with them in ways that reduce friction and create real movement.
How it works: Once you enroll, you’ll receive immediate access to the online learning environment. All six modules are available from the start, so you can move through the material at your own pace.
Access: You’ll have access to the course platform for 12 months. Support calls take place within the first 4 months after enrollment.
Time investment: The course includes approximately 6 hours of video content. Most participants spend additional time on the workbook exercises and live calls.
What you get:
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6 in-depth modules on giftedness-specific patterns
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Video lessons + downloadable workbooks for each module
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6 live group calls with Simone (+ replays)
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A full year of access to revisit and integrate the material
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Video lessons
Each module contains a video training consisting of multiple lessons. You can watch these at your own pace. Around 6 hrs of video content in total.
Workbooks
Each module comes with a workbook filled with prompts, practices, and exercises to help you shift and strengthen your mindset (6 in total).
Support calls
You also get 6 live Q&A group calls with Simone, spread out over 4 months (roughly once every 3 weeks). So you can ask her your questions directly.
BONUS
Being gifted can be a lonely experience, and it's not always easy to meet people you can relate to. That's why, as part of this course, I am also giving you access to The Smart Rebel Community for a full year. Join gifted people from around the world for online socials to meet, connect and exchange experiences.
Iris
Software engineer
I really enjoyed this course: it's thorough and engaging! It covers a lot of ground. The videos include exercises that you can dive into as deeply as you like, and the live calls allow for great discussions!
Michael Karlsson
System programmer
As a gifted person who never had the chance to build a robust social circle, I especially loved the community aspect. Plus, the course helped me see that being gifted isn't the disadvantage it can often feel like.
Sarah
Architect
It's been eye-opening to view giftedness from a different perspective. The key realization for me was that many of the challenges I've faced are actually quite common for gifted individuals.
FAQs
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults who are gifted or suspect they might be. You don't need to have a formal diagnosis or IQ test results. If you relate to the characteristics of giftedness and its challenges, then this course is for you.
Am I "gifted enough" for this?
Short answer: yes, you are. Longer answer: I know that calling yourself gifted can feel daunting, so this is one of those insecurities we'll address in the course. If my website resonates with you, you're in the right place.
Can I start any time I want?
Yes. When you purchase the course, you'll immediately have access to all the materials for an entire year, to go through at your own pace. You also get access to live support calls for 4 months, so you can connect with me and others.
Will this really help me?
This comprehensive course has everything you need to learn how to make your giftedness for work you. BUT... I can't do the work for you. You have to do that yourself. If you actively engage, this course will make a big difference.
What if I don't like the course?
If you've actively engaged with the course (videos, exercises, Q&As) and think:"this isn't for me" - and you can show me you've really tried - you will get your money back (email me within 20 days of purchase). So your purchase is risk-free.
When are the live sessions?
Timing of the live sessions will vary to accommodate different time zones. You will find an overview of dates & times in the learning environment. Can't make a session? No stress, you can watch the replay afterwards.
In sum, this is what you get:
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6 in-depth video modules with practical tools, frameworks, and examples designed specifically for gifted minds
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6 guided workbooks to help you apply the material to your own patterns and decisions
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6 live group calls with Simone for support, clarification, and integration
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Access to the Smart Rebel Community for peer connection and continued reflection