I'd like to talk about my former classmate, Leo, who solved a rather stressful problem¹ in an incredibly smart way. This happened when we were preparing for a group presentation at university. There were five people in our group, and we had to give a presentation on environmental protection. The problem was that everyone had different ideas, but nobody had organised them properly. Two days before the deadline, we had a huge amount of information, several repeated slides, and no clear structure. To make matters worse², two group members were arguing about which solutions should be included, so we were wasting valuable time. Instead of choosing sides³ or telling people to calm down, Leo suggested a simple plan. He created an online shared document and divided the presentation into four clear sections: the causes of the problem, its effects, possible solutions, and a conclusion. Then, he asked each person to take responsibility for one section⁴ according to their strengths. For example, the person who was good at design worked on the slides, while the strongest speaker prepared the introduction and conclusion. What was especially clever was that Leo didn't simply remove the repeated ideas. He turned them into a short comparison chart, which made our presentation look more balanced and well researched. He also set up a mini-deadline⁵ for each task, so everyone could see the group's progress and finish their work on time. I think he handled the situation smartly because his solution was practical, fair, and efficient⁶. He didn't need to control everyone; instead, he gave each member a clear role and created a system that made cooperation easier. In the end, our presentation went smoothly, and we received one of the highest marks in the class. It taught me that being smart is not just about having good ideas, but also about organising people and resources effectively.