A different kind of “smart”

Intro to Emotional Quotient

Why do some people just seem to have it “figured out”?  They just seem to have a gift for living well.  They remain resilient in the face of challenges, able to deal with anything and at the same time admired by everyone.

New brain research suggests that Emotional Quotient (EQ), not IQ, may be the true measure of human intelligence and success.  Emotional Quotient redefines what it means to be smart.

When we think of brilliance we see “super scientists”, thinking machines with skin and mismatched socks.  We see high achievers as lucky or wired for greatness from birth.  But then you have to wonder why, over time, natural talent seem to ignite in some people and dim in others.

Emotional Quotient is the reason why the smartest kid in the class probably won’t end up the richest and why some people remain buoyant in the face of troubles that would sink a less resilient soul.  It also gives us an entirely new way of looking at the root causes of many of the ills of our families and our society.

The good news is that although EQ is shaped by childhood experience, it can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood – with immediate benefits to our health, our relationships and our work.

Adriano.

Losing myself in a cause greater than myself.

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