The document discusses emotional intelligence (EQ) and its importance over IQ. It defines EQ as understanding one's own emotions and the emotions of others in order to manage relationships and stress. Research shows EQ is about 80% responsible for life success, compared to 20% for IQ. While IQ can be measured through tests, EQ involves skills that can be developed through education and awareness of emotions. Higher EQ is linked to better performance, health, and relationships.
28. A study of 80 Ph.D.’s by EQ Consortium A study of 80 Ph.D.’s in science who underwent a battery of personality tests, IQ tests, and interviews in the 1950s when they were graduate students at Berkeley. Forty years later, when they were in their early seventies, they were tracked down and estimates were made of their success based on resumes, evaluations by experts in their own fields, and sources like American Men and Women of Science. It turned out that social and emotional abilities were four times more important than IQ in establishing professional success and prestige . (EQ CONSORTIUM)
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40. CONCLUSION: Applying EQ makes you feel comfortable within your own skin and with people around you. You can also understand what makes you incompatible with certain people or jobs and learn ways to deal with the emotional difficulties ease. You can also understand the specific feelings that cause you stress and learn ways to become more at peace.