High IQ NOT required
A high IQ definetely isn't required to be successful in life, although it may help in certain situations. I've found that intelligence isn't usually the determining factor in one's success. A high IQ is nice, but there is another factor that is required for success.
This factor is personal power, self discipline, and having a clear vision of where you want to go.
Take two people for example:
Person A is an incredibly smart computer scientist, who's intentions reach no further than landing a good job with a well-known company. He unconsciously has a future vision of working for this company until retirement. He is your is a 9-5 working American. He doesn't have any large ambitions or goals, only to keep his job and do what he is good at.
Person B has a below average IQ, and is a college dropout, who was never satisfied with the benefits he has received from education, but is highly motivated to achieve something in life, despite his past set backs. He has a grand vision of overcoming limitations, such as his IQ, and truly achieving something remarkable. He has made a clear agreement with himself, that no matter what happens, he will continue to learn and strive for success despite any blockages in his path. It is a deeply held belief of his that he is responsible for everything in his life, and if he is to achieve success, it is up to him.
These are obviously two very different people, and I realize I am exagerating this just a tiny bit, but it is the principle I trying to demonstrate. Most likely Person B will achieve far greater wealth and success than Person A. But then again, both people may be achieving their own idea success, since it is a personal preference of which you decide what is needed to be considered succesful.
Yes, IQ will definitely help you achieve success. But your PPQ (Personal Power Quotient) is also a very important factor, that cannot be excluded from the success equation.
Last edited by LawofAttractionHandbook; 11-10-2007 at 08:04 PM.
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