Higher IQ

[RoadRunner79]

As some of you may have noticed I've had other threads talking about intelligence, the malleability of it etc because I am geniunely interested in it, I'd prefer not have any comments about how I shouldn't worry about this, how I should think less about this and do my best etc. This thread is not because I want to compare myself. I'm simply interested in how brains work differently, what are the signs, in what way they are different etc.

Now to the question; are there any members here with an or any members who know someone with a higher IQ of >120? If so:
1) How did you fare academically?
2) How fast did you learn a new concept?
3) Did you have to study much outside of school?
4) What was difficult for you to learn and what wasn't?
5) How did it feel being around people that had it a bit more difficult to learn new concepts, remember things, solve problems etc
6) When you solve a problem in let's say mathematics (you can use another example) what is your approach and thought process when solving it?
7) How was your experience when learning a new language? Did it come to you easily?

Personally I believe someone with a higher IQ has a much better and much more efficient thought process combined with a more powerful subconscious (pattern recognition, memory and such is very important too).

I've never been tested for IQ, so I have no idea. Like you; I do think the topic of the different ways in which people think is interesting so I thought that I would answer your questions.  I did take the preliminary test for Mensa in the U.S. which indicated I could be a good candidate.  I also remember something my physics teacher said to me, when he selected me to be a part of a Junior Engineering and Technical society competition.   That it wasn't because of grades (there where others in the same grade range as me) but because I thought different.

But to answer your questions. 

1. Always did pretty well academically. 
   
2. I always learned new things quickly...  And a large part of my job is dealing with things I've never seen before.
   
3. Never needed to study much.... I didn't do much work outside of school.
   
4. I had the most difficulty with English, also things where strictly memorization.   History - Biology
   
5. I like teaching and helping people.... It also helps me to visualize different ways to look at the topic.   Do have to fight the tendency to jump in and do it for them though.
   
6. I look at different ways, I can solve the problem.  And then hone in on the best method.
   
7. I only took a couple of years of Spanish in High School.   Struggled some with vocabulary.    Wish I was forced more to speak in another language.