Hi Sam, Everything you are doing is perfect.By learning new things, you are increasing your neural connections, which give you more experience. However intelligence is something very relative because it refers to your ability to adapt to all kinds of situations in which you are able to have an equilibrium in your mental process to make decisions, in the way that your emotions are managed consciously, on your physical health and proper nutrition, as well as your spiritual balance. Ask yourself how are you dealing with your thoughts, emotions, spirit, and physical estates. Are they positive? Are you eating healthy food? I hope this helps you.
With Regards,

Johann