Success not solely tied to genetics or IQ, but also largely determined by factors like empathy, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Huh. I'm hugely empathetic and kind of smart but with tons of learning disabilities that drive my IQ down. I'm not successful at ALL in life.

Sorry to hear that, pp, but I don't think any level of EQ or IQ guarantees success.

I think the best mix for the possibility for success is very high EQ, above average IQ and a good dose of competitiveness and initiative.

I mostly agree. I would say - very high EQ, average[u] IQ and a good dose of competitiveness and initiative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Huh. I'm hugely empathetic and kind of smart but with tons of learning disabilities that drive my IQ down. I'm not successful at ALL in life.

Sorry to hear that, pp, but I don't think any level of EQ or IQ guarantees success.

I think the best mix for the possibility for success is very high EQ, above average IQ and a good dose of competitiveness and initiative.

I mostly agree. I would say - very high EQ, average[u] IQ and a good dose of competitiveness and initiative.

Ha Ha... Tell that to Trump..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Huh. I'm hugely empathetic and kind of smart but with tons of learning disabilities that drive my IQ down. I'm not successful at ALL in life.

Sorry to hear that, pp, but I don't think any level of EQ or IQ guarantees success.

I think the best mix for the possibility for success is very high EQ, above average IQ and a good dose of competitiveness and initiative.

I mostly agree. I would say - very high EQ, average[u] IQ and a good dose of competitiveness and initiative.

Ha Ha... Tell that to Trump..

I dont know. I think you need above average IQ to be the best in many fields.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How is this new? What is the saying, that your A student will be working for my C student?

Is that a DCUM saying? I've never heard this before.

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My son has a very high IQ, and is outstanding in school when he is interested in the subject. If he is not, he couldn't care less and can't even focus. I think he will be very success in a field that he enjoys (design/arts/programming). If he goes into something that he's not interested there is no way he can be successful, regardless of his IQ.

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Anonymous wrote:How is this new? What is the saying, that your A student will be working for my C student?

Is that a DCUM saying? I've never heard this before.

This is a common saying. I have actually not heard it used in DCUM though. Most DCUM moms would beg to differ.